Coral Ridge Towers "Original" Co-operative of Fort Lauderdale Florida
Coral Ridge Towers “Original” is located on Fort Lauderdale’s Barrier
Island, Coral Ridge Towers commands magnificent views of the
Intracoastal waterway, the City of Fort Lauderdale and the
Atlantic Ocean. Minutes from the world famous Galt Mile beach,
Coral Ridge Towers is nestled directly on Florida’s Intracoastal
waterway and otherwise framed by lush landscaping and ample
parking. Coral Ridge Towers architecturally advantageous “T”
design (a bi-winged central tower) comfortably accommodates 22
residences on each of its 15 occupied floors. Coral Ridge Towers
is favored with an interesting blend of “snowbirds” and
full-time residents. Officially incorporated as Galt Mile
Apartments, Inc., Coral Ridge Towers "Original" was the first of
the four co-op buildings in the Coral Ridge Towers complex built
in the 1960’s with HUD financing. Coral Ridge Towers
successfully satisfied its 40-year HUD mortgage obligation in
April, 2003. Established as housing for persons “55 years of
age or older”, Coral Ridge Towers is in compliance with the
“Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988” and the “Housing
for Older Persons Act of 1995” (as either may be
amended or renumbered from time to time) by providing
“housing for older persons”. As indicated by statute, a
minimum of 80% of the apartments must be owned and occupied by
persons 55 years of age or older. As such, up to 20% of the
apartments can be owned and occupied by persons less than 55
years of age without affecting full compliance. However, persons
under 18 years of age are prohibited as permanent residents.
Amenities enjoyed by Coral Ridge Towers residents include a 30’
x 60’ heated outdoor pool overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway,
24-hour hi-tech security (including closed-circuit TV), large
Community Room, Board Room, Bike Storage Room, Storage Lockers
for decorations and luggage, Library, Direct TV, Shuffleboard
Court, a Putting Green, and Laundry and Trash Facilities on each
floor. Washing Machines and Dryers have been recently approved
for installation inside apartments of shareholder-occupants
provided that proper equipment and authorization are obtained.
Residents’ needs are attended to by a full time staff of
maintenance, security and administrative personnel overseen by a
professional “on-site” resident Building Manager. Situated
adjacent to the quaint “Galt Ocean Village Shoppes”, Coral Ridge
Towers residents are afforded easy access to a full compliment
of restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, salons, cafés,
cleaners, fitness centers, travel agents, a medical clinic,
barber and beauty shops, art galleries, florists, antique and
thrift shops, variety stores, clothiers, realtors, insurance
agents and a post office.
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