Midtown Apartments Criteria & Eligibility Application Options Available Services In March 2000, Oriana House embarked on a new level of service to provide housing for adult homeless and low-income individuals in Summit County. Oriana House partnered with Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) to begin managing Midtown, a former hotel in Akron. Midtown has been converted to 91 single-room occupancy units and is owned by AMHA. AMHA’s responsibilities include providing rent subsidies, verifying income of prospective tenants, determining each tenant’s rent, background checks on prospective tenants, and providing security officers. As managers of Midtown, Oriana House is responsible for locating/contacting prospective tenants, collecting rent, entering lease agreements with tenants, and property maintenance. In its first year, Midtown Apartments had an occupancy rate of 92% and crime reported at the building had decreased by 66%. Staff and residents at Midtown have participated in the neighborhood/city clean up campaign and have planted flowers to beautify the area. Referrals come from Akron Metropolitan Housing, homeless shelters in Summit County, and various social services agencies throughout the county. Midtown is located at 219 East Market Street. Alcohol is prohibited on the premises. Oriana House has made numerous investments at Midtown including the installation of a security fence around the property and the renovation of a community kitchen and laundry area. Flower beds outside of Midtown are planted and maintained by tenants. A community kitchen is available for tenant use, featuring microwave ovens, conventional ovens and stoves, a toaster oven, and an eating area with tables and chairs. Each apartment is single-room occupancy and features air conditioning, a large window, and a private, full bath. Midtown Apartments also provide tenants a common lounge area and laundry facilities.