Sacramento Opens On Broadway Affordable Housing Complex
The 140-unit complex at 19th Street and Broadway opened after a 2024 construction-site fire destroyed one of its buildings.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Sacramento held a grand opening for On Broadway, an affordable housing complex at 19th Street and Broadway. The complex contains 140 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments across two five-story buildings.
Why it matters
The opening brings a large block of affordable apartments to the Sacramento area after the project was set back by a fire during construction. Completion marks the end of a 2.5-year gap between the fire and the grand opening.
The complex offers 140 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units across two five-story buildings, opening roughly 2.5 years after the March 26, 2024 fire. The cause of that fire remains undetermined by the Sacramento Fire Department.
The players
Sacramento Fire Department
The Sacramento Fire Department is the municipal agency responsible for fire suppression and fire investigation in the city of Sacramento.
The details
A three-alarm fire burned one building at the construction site early on March 26, 2024, melting sides of cars parked across the street and damaging crossing arms and lights along nearby light rail tracks. Sacramento Fire Department crews battled the flames, and investigators reviewed surveillance video from the site.
Timeline
March 26, 2024: Early-morning three-alarm fire destroys one building during construction.
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Grand opening ceremony held at 1:00 p.m.
Openings & Closings Context
The On Broadway opening follows the pattern of income-restricted apartment developments that Sacramento has increasingly built along its commercial corridors. Its delayed timeline shows how construction-site incidents can extend the path from groundbreaking to occupancy for projects of this scale.
Residents seeking affordable apartments in central Sacramento now have 140 additional units across one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Renters should watch for the complex's application and leasing details to learn eligibility and availability.
The takeaway
Affordable housing projects can face long delays from construction setbacks, so a completed opening is a meaningful milestone for the people waiting for units. Following local leasing announcements is the most practical step for anyone considering these apartments.
Further reading
For other new businesses and developments opening in the area, browse Openings & Closings coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KCRA.
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