Welcome to Verne Barry Place

Located in downtown Grand Rapids’ Heartside neighborhood, Verne Barry Place includes 116 studio apartments with two distinct buildings.  The North Side is a renovation of three historic hotels (The Kenmore, The Brunswick and The Carleton) and the South Side is a contemporary addition. This community is walkable to many of Grand Rapids’ nearby restaurants, parks, and entertainment venues.  Verne Barry Place’s amenities include a community garden, community space, support services, on-site laundry, and location on The Rapid bus system’s Silver Line.

Verne Barry Place is a referral-based housing community for individuals who income qualify and are homeless and special needs. The referring agency for Verne Barry Place is the Salvation Army’s Housing Assessment Program (HAP).  Contact them directly at 2-1-1 or 1-800-887-1107 to complete an initial assessment.  (Note: Rent is based on 30% of income.)