TurnDev Proposes 119-Unit Apartment Building in Cleveland
The developer has submitted plans to convert a former industrial site at 2100 Random Road into a new residential complex.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Apartments
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Developer TurnDev has proposed a new 119-unit apartment building for the site at 2100 Random Road in Cleveland. The project is currently undergoing a formal design-review process overseen by the city’s Landmarks Commission.
Why it matters
The development seeks to address rising housing demand driven by recent job growth in the neighboring University Circle area. It represents a significant transformation of an industrial lot that has served as district parking since the 1990s.
The proposed four-story, L-shaped structure will measure 118,570 square feet and stand 46 feet tall. The site will feature 123 total parking spaces, including 73 private stalls, across a combined 2.8 acres of acquired property.
The players
TurnDev
The real estate development firm is responsible for proposing and managing the residential project at 2100 Random Road.
Landmarks Commission
This city agency is responsible for overseeing the design-review process for developments within historic or significant areas of Cleveland.
Little Italy Redevelopment Corp.
This organization serves the Little Italy neighborhood and is facilitating community discussions regarding the proposed development.
The details
TurnDev intends to demolish the surviving structure of the former steel plant to clear the land for the new residential complex. The site formerly hosted Singer Steel Inc. and the Ohio Cut Stone Company, with the steel plant vacating the property in 1994.
Timeline
1932: Stonemasons carved the Guardians of Traffic pylons at the site.
1994: Singer Steel vacated the property.
December 2024: TurnDev acquired the 1.22-acre Singer Steel property.
September 2025: TurnDev acquired 1.58 acres of former railroad property.
October 21, 2026: Little Italy Redevelopment Corp. hosts a public meeting.
Culture Shift
This project reflects the broader trend of converting legacy industrial sites into dense, urban residential housing. It marks a departure from the area's manufacturing past toward a modern model of transit-oriented neighborhood development.
Residents in the Little Italy area may see increased construction activity and shifts in current district parking availability. The project's progression will dictate future zoning adjustments and potential changes to street-level traffic patterns near the site.
The takeaway
The transformation of this site reflects the ongoing effort to modernize Cleveland's residential infrastructure to match current employment hubs. Residents should prepare for public meetings to voice concerns or support as the Landmarks Commission begins its review.
Further reading
For more information on housing developments in the city, visit Cleveland Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Clevelandmagazine.
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