Barton Towers Co-op Senior Apartments

333 N. Troy Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067

Barton Towers Co-op senior citizen apartments is located near downtown Royal Oak and is a 15 story, 210 unit senior community for independent living ages 62 and over with limited underage apartments for mobility impaired members. Barton Towers is nationally recognized as A Community of Quality by the National Affordable Housing Management Association. The property was completed in 1983 and has been recently remodeled.

Barton Towers is gradually transforming into a 100% smoke free co-op. While no one is allowed to smoke in any common area and within 25 feet of the building, there are approximately 10 members who are still permitted to smoke in their own apartments because they signed a waiver prior to the full implementation of the new smoking rules. All new members as of August 18, 2012, are not allowed to smoke inside their own apartment.

Resident members enjoy the peace and privacy of their secured apartments with all apartments above the first floor having walkout balconies overlooking downtown Royal Oak. Members enjoy activities such as line-dancing, bingo, monthly birthday celebrations, supper, holiday celebrations, Wii exercise, along with trips to nearby shopping malls, casinos, cider mills, and theaters.

Barton Towers is conveniently located within two miles of the I-75 expressway and is near many local attractions such as the Detroit Zoo, Stagecrafter Theater, Royal Oak Farmer's Market and the Emagine Theatre. Barton Towers is also within walking distance to various shops, drug stores, library, restaurants, art gallery and the local police and fire departments. We're is pet friendly. The pet has to be 20 lbs. or under, and there's no pet deposit.

Living in a co-op means living in a building that is controlled by the resident members. The resident members vote on all major operating decisions, including writing the annual budget. The membership also includes privileges such as serving in elected or appointed positions, voting in co-op elections, CSI board elections, corporate bylaw changes or other matters coming before the members. Resident members have the opportunity to attend many different functions throughout the year, including the CSI annual luncheon. Becoming part of a CSI co-op allows you to enjoy the benefits of apartment living while retaining control of your environment.

Barton Towers is affordable for everyone. Rent is based on a percentage of the household's income.