281 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $434 - 789 per Month† | Studio Bed | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Aeon converted this historic, vacant St. Paul warehouse into affordable, loft-style apartment homes. Crane Ordway provides 70 affordable apartments, including 14 units for adults experiencing long-term homelessness.
The preservation of this historic building was Aeon's first development in the City of St. Paul.
Crane Ordway, built in 1904, is located in the Lowertown Historic District, an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was Crane Ordway, Aeon apartments, rentals St. Pauldesigned by Reed and Stem, the architectural firm that designed Grand Central Station in New York City and the St. Paul Hotel.
The building had been vacant for more than 30 years before Aeon opened it in 2006. Learn more about Crane Ordway in the fact sheet (PDF).
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Crane Ordway does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | - | $434† |
| Studio (2) (Studio/1) | - | $789† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $43,500 / year | $49,700 / year | $55,900 / year | $62,100 / year | $67,100 / year | $72,050 / year | $77,050 / year | $82,000 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $43,500 / year | $49,700 / year | $55,900 / year | $62,100 / year | $67,100 / year | $72,050 / year | $77,050 / year | $82,000 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $52,200 / year | $59,640 / year | $67,080 / year | $74,520 / year | $80,520 / year | $86,460 / year | $92,460 / year | $98,400 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Crane Ordway have a waiting list?
Crane Ordway probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Crane Ordway?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Crane Ordway?
Crane Ordway is managed by Aeon headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In addition to Crane Ordway, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Saint Paul?
In addition to Crane Ordway, we list 151 other affordable properties in Saint Paul. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 19684 affordable units in Saint Paul.
When was the Crane Ordway listing last updated?
Crane Ordway listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
Housing options for renters with a criminal record.
A criminal history does not automatically disqualify a renter from federal housing assistance. But more serious offenses may make you inelligible if they were recent.Josie Shivers says:
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