Youngstown Plans 63-Unit Affordable Apartment Building
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and Pivotal Housing Partners plan a $19 million affordable apartment building on Wick Avenue.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Apartments
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Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and Pivotal Housing Partners plan a $19 million, 63-unit affordable apartment building known as Wick Lofts on Wick Avenue between Sycamore Street and Linden Avenue on the North Side. The city owns the land, a portion of the former Wick Six site.
Why it matters
The project responds to strong demand for affordable housing in Youngstown and a limited supply of housing stock, offering renters units $150 to $400 below market rent. It is one of several affordable housing projects advancing in the city.
The $19 million project will include 63 one-, two- and three-bedroom units across four stories with an elevator and energy-efficient features. Eligible single-person renters earning up to $49,120 and families of four earning up to $70,160 may qualify, though final approval depends on the Ohio Housing Financing Agency.
The players
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.
A nonprofit community development organization working to revitalize Youngstown neighborhoods through housing and redevelopment projects.
Pivotal Housing Partners
A West Chester-based affordable housing developer and manager that has completed about 10,000 affordable housing units.
The details
The development will be financed with conventional debt and federal tax credits through the Ohio Housing Financing Agency, and Pivotal Housing Partners will develop and then manage the property with YNDC as majority member. Construction is expected to take about 15 months once it begins.
Timeline
2024: The city set aside $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds for a safety campus study and design at the Wick Six site.
Spring 2027: Construction is expected to begin on Wick Lofts.
About 15 months after construction starts: Wick Lofts is expected to be completed.
Roadmap
The Wick Lofts project relies on federal low-income housing tax credits administered through the Ohio Housing Financing Agency, extending that program into Youngstown's North Side. It follows a parallel affordable project, Homestead Crossing, which targets lower-income residents on the South Side.
Renters who meet the 80% income limits could see units priced $150 to $400 below market rent once the building opens. Prospective tenants should watch for application details as construction nears completion.
The takeaway
Affordable housing projects like Wick Lofts show how public land and federal tax credits can expand lower-cost rental options in mid-sized cities. Residents interested in these units should track income eligibility rules early.
What happens next
Construction on the Wick Lofts building is expected to begin in spring 2027 and take about 15 months to finish.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Vindicator.
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