Woda Cooper hosted a ceremonial project kick off May 19. The historical Smithfield Lofts building is being renovated into 46 affordable housing units as part of the city’s $600M plan to makeover Downtown Pittsburgh. Thanks to Mayor Corey O’Connor, Secretary Rick Siger of the Department of Community & Economic Development, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, PNC and all of our partners who helped make this important project a reality.

The historical 12-story office building will be transformed into a mixed-use property with 46 affordable apartments (efficiencies, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units) and office space on the second and third floors. Rent ranges from $775 to $1,355/month based on 30-80% AMI depending on the number of bedrooms, size of the unit and income restrictions. The total cost of development was $19.3M. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, fitness center, green building, playground and several units for those with disabilities.

Developer: Woda Cooper Development, Inc.
Service Provider: American HealthCare Group, LLC
State Housing Agency: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Investor: PNC
Lenders: PNC, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority, The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
Rental Assistance: The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
Property Tax Assistance: The City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Public School District

Designed by Rothschild Doyno Collaborative with civil engineering by Gateway Engineering, Smithfield Lofts is being renovated by Woda Construction, Inc. and will be managed by Woda Cooper’s management division. For more information about leasing opportunities, call 848-722-9139 or visit wodagroup.com.