WILKINSBURG PA - Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined ACTION-Housing, Hosanna House, and dozens of local leaders and community members to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Penn-Lincoln Apartment Building at a long-vacant site at the entrance to Wilkinsburg's business district. Congressman Deluzio secured $1,666,279for the housing project in the 2025 congressional spending bills as one of his fifteen community-funded projects.

"I came to Congress to fight for the Common Good. Last year, I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with local leaders to tackle housing costs and deliver over $1.6 million in federal funds for the new Penn Lincoln Apartments," said Congressman Deluzio. "And now this year, I'm thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking on this development that will provide 41 new housing units and deliver a jolt to Wilkinsburg's economy."

Set to be completed in 2026, the mixed-use development will consist of a five-story structure encompassing 63,301 square feet, of which 12,000 square feet will be designated for ground-floor commercial space. The residential component will feature 41 units for households earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, with specific allocations for one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. ACTION-Housing will also be providing supportive services for tenants, including enhanced assistance for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

The development was a collective effort to invest in the Wilkinsburg community by providing quality housing and commercial space to redevelop a vital intersection of the Penn Avenue corridor where the historic Penn Lincoln Hotel once stood. The site of the demolished Penn Lincoln Hotel has long been a priority for redevelopment. The project aims to honor the community's unique identity while creating a future landmark at the historic site.

Photos from today's groundbreaking are available to the press here.

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