The Crescent Apartments
The Crescent and the Wilson House renovation projects in the Hamnett Place neighborhood of Wilkinsburg represent one of the largest restoration projects in Wilkinsburg to date.
The restoration of these two buildings will bring 27 units of affordable housing back to Wilkinsburg, with 23 units in the Crescent Apartments and four units in the Wilson House. These buildings were highlighted as essential components of the rejuvenation of the Borough in the Wilkinsburg Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (WNTI), a planning document which had significant input from local residents, Wilkinsburg stakeholders, borough government, and PHLF.
Located at key locations in the Hamnett neighborhood, both buildings will serve as a beachhead of strength, and will promote further economic development and restoration activities throughout the neighborhood. The project will include development features such as an on-site community room, an on-site computer facility, an on-site management office, laundry room, storage areas for tenants, internet accessibility in all units, energy star appliances, and supportive services offered on-site and off-site by Hosanna House.
This $8.6 million restoration project would not have been possible without the support of numerous funders including the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, PNC Bank, Allegheny County Economic Development, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Supportive Services.
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Crescent Apartments with new roof installation and parapet wall detail during restoration, renovation, 738 Rebecca Avenue and Kelly Street, Wilkinsburg
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Crescent Apartments basement and utility installation during restoration, renovation, 738 Rebecca Avenue and Kelly Street, Wilkinsburg
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Crescent Apartments with new windows going in during restoration, renovation, Rebecca Avenue and Kelly Street, Wilkinsburg
Crescent Apartments building construction and restoration, Wilkinsburg
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Crescent Arpartments during restoration, 738 Rebecca Ave., Kelly Avenue facade restoration and new windows
Crescent Arpartments rear during restoration, 738 Rebecca Ave.
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Kelly and Lyle Way facade details, new windows, Crescent Arpartments during restoration, 738 Rebecca Ave.
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Crescent Arpartments during restoration, 738 Rebecca Ave., Kelly Avenue facade restoration and new windows
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Crescent Apartments with new window installation during restoration, renovation, 738 Rebecca Avenue and Kelly Street, Wilkinsburg
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Kelly and Lyle Way facade details, new windows, Crescent Arpartments during restoration, 738 Rebecca Ave.
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Unit #5, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Unit #6, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Unit #24, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Unit #24, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Unit #26, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Unit #24, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Unit #6, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Unit #26, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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Press Conference announcing completion of Hamnett Housing Restoration Phase II, Crescent Apartments, and Wilson House Apartments
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Unit #24, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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stairwell, Crescent Apartments restored, interiors of rental units, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
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installation of fencing at rear of Crescent Apartments, 738 Rebecca Avenue, Wilkinsburg
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Crescent Apartments restored, exteriors, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
Crescent Apartments restored, exteriors, 738 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA
This redevelopment project took over three years to assemble due to numerous complexities regarding site control and financing of the buildings which were severely deteriorated over the years.
The renovation of both of these buildings compliments the housing restoration work on Holland and Jeanette Streets, the construction of the Housing Resource Center, and a vacant lot program established by PHLF to create urban gardens and green sustainable projects in empty land swaths all over Wilkinsburg. Because of this project, Hamnett Place will have 27 new households moving into these newly restored buildings by Fall 2011.
As the projects move along, please contact Diana Sadler at NDC Real Estate Management, Inc., at (412) 647-7415, or by emailing dsadler@ndcrealestate.com for rental inquiries.