Remember the Time: Celebrate the History of Northview Heights With a Time Capsule Ceremony and New Northview Midrise Construction Update

Join the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP), Mayor Corey O'Connor, and our community partners as we celebrate the history of the Northview Heights community and the long-awaited Northview Midrise development project at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The ceremony will include an update on the progress of the midrise construction and a special "Sealing History - Remember the Time" Time Capsule Ceremony. Guests will be invited to add small items, notes, or keepsakes to be included in the time capsule.

Please note: this is an active construction site, and closed-toe shoes are required.

Speakers at Wednesday's ceremony include Mayor Corey O'Connor, HACP Executive Director Caster D. Binion, Rev. Ron Hoellein of the Church Union, Pennsylvania State Representative Aerion Abney (D-19), Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson (District 1), and Ms. Winnie Evans and Ms. Rochell Preston, Northview Heights Senior Tenant Council representatives.

"We look forward to sharing this meaningful occasion with residents, community partners, elected officials, and stakeholders as we dedicate a new chapter for Northview Heights," said Mr. Binion. "Come out and celebrate the progress, and recognize the partnerships and residents who continue to shape the future of affordable housing in Pittsburgh."

The Northview Midrise at 246 Penfort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15214, will replace the current high-rise building. The new four-story midrise will comprise 43 units - seven 2-bedroom and 36 one-bedroom units - on nearly 4 acres of land.

Other amenities include a community room with a kitchenette, on-site property management office space, a computer room, a multi-purpose room, and bike storage space. Nearly 4,500-square-feet of commercial space will be located on the ground floor to provide additional services to residents. This space will be split into two units, with one possible space leased by resident supportive services and another for to-be-determined tenants.

Construction is slated for completion in October 2027.

The $22.6 million Northview Midrise project is being developed by Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation, the HACP's development arm, with assistance from our partners: construction lender, CitiBank; Fukui Architects; The Richman Group; contractors: Franjo Construction/Controlled Climate Systems/W.G Tomko/Uzmack Electric; and property manager TREK Development Group.

Once the midrise is complete and all residents have been relocated, the Northview Heights High Rise will be demolished, a process expected to take 12 months.

The Northview Midrise will not be directly managed by the HACP. The HACP will contract with a respected third-party property management firm for property management, and tenant-paid rent will remain the same. The land is and will be owned by the HACP, while the residential and commercial condominium spaces will be owned by Northview Midrise, LLC and HACP, respectively.

The midrise development is a welcome addition to the HACP public housing portfolio. The current 87-unit high rise, built in 1962, is in disrepair. The HACP has been working toward rebuilding it for more than a decade.

For more information on the Northview Midrise project, please visit: https://hacp.org/northview-midrise/

Media Contact: Michelle Sandidge, Chief Community Affairs Officer, 412-456-5058, [email protected]