The Ngun II

At almost 100 years old, Ngun is grateful for her apartment in one of JASA’s affordable housing buildings. Ngun moved to New York from Hong Kong to be closer to her daughter. She loves the diversity of the city and the many New Yorkers who speak her native language of Cantonese. She moves more slowly than she used to, and the 24-hour security guard, cameras, and building maintenance make her feel safe and secure.

Before the pandemic, Ngun enjoyed outings, holiday parties, and a daily 4:00pm card game in the community room of her building. Due to COVID-19, community spaces have been closed to keep tenants safe. Although she rarely goes out now and misses seeing her friends, she’s fortunate to have her daughter and grandsons close by. They bring her meals and visit every week. Ngun praises building staff for their quick action during the pandemic, and is grateful she was able to receive her vaccine on-site.

“I am almost one hundred years old now, and I am slow to move. I need a quiet and stable living environment. After living here at JASA’s Cooper Square for more than 30 years, what is most unforgettable to me is the fast and decisive action of the staff to deal with the sudden arrival of COVID-19. This is a safe place to live.”