Beginner Gardening: Erosion by the foundation of the Apartment Building!!!!, 1 by CarolynH

CarolynH wrote:
The building was built into the side of a smallish hill. Over the 50+ years since, there has been erosion. I do not think I have the money to do anything right now, but does anyone have ideas on what can be planted here to hold back the soil? The soil is a sandy loam. There seems to be a lot of rocks and gravel. The grade is enough to make this area miserable to mow. Right now there seems to be a lot of wild violets there.

You guys have such wonderful ideas, so I am hoping for something....hopefully something low maintenance! Oh this is in Queens New York City! I think that is a Zone 6...but I am not positive!