200 East 10th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $770 - 927 per Month† | Studio - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 448 - 668 Sq Ft |
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.
Renaissance Box provides 70 high-quality, affordable apartment homes near Lowertown St. Paul for individuals and households earning low to moderate incomes. Located within close proximity to a variety of employment opportunities and several transportation options, Renaissance Box has had a positive impact on Wacouta Commons' evolution into a thriving urban neighborhood.
Aeon's 12th historical renovation is transforming a blighted warehouse destined for foreclosure into a flourishing part of the Wacouta Commons neighborhood fabric. Renaissance Box stands as an attractive, vibrant residential building that complements and enriches the character of the surrounding community.
Renaissance Box features efficiency, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, each of which offers residents several unique features. Each unit features large windows that provide abundant natural lighting and dynamic views of either the surrounding neighborhood or downtown St. Paul. Column capitals dating to the original 1914 construction are visible in individual units and hallways, while the loft-style apartments include exposed brick, concrete floors and open ceilings.
Renaissance Box has achieved USBGC's LEED Gold certification for its sustainable features as a multifamily housing development. It also received the 2013 Affordable Housing Design Award by AIA Minnesota/McKnight Foundation.
The Renaissance Box building, originally built in 1914, was home to the O'Donnell Shoe Factory, which provided jobs for various immigrant populations that came to St. Paul to make a better life for their families. By 1928, O'Donnell was the largest shoe manufacturer in the state of Minnesota.
Following its shoe factory days, the building was used by various commercial and retail owners, but remained an underutilized community asset. Aeon purchased the mostly vacant building out of a foreclosure situation in 2006.
The redevelopment of Renaissance Box is paying tribute to Minnesota's history while meeting today's needs for quality affordable homes. Aeon has obtained a historic designation for the building from the State Historic Preservation Office.
Aeon - a leader in historic preservation - has preserved this building in a sustainable and feasible way through a partnership with the Center for Sustainable Building Research and the Center for Energy and Environment.
Learn more about Renaissance Box's development or its historic past.
Because Renaissance Box participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. Depending on the number of HOME-designated units, additional units may have even lower household income requirements and corresponding lower rent caps.
~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | 448ft2 | $770† |
| One Bedroom (1/1) | 512ft2 | $818† |
| Two Bedroom (2/1) | 668ft2 | $927† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $43,500 / year | $49,700 / year | $55,900 / year | $62,100 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $43,500 / year | $49,700 / year | $55,900 / year | $62,100 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $52,200 / year | $59,640 / year | $67,080 / year | $74,520 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Renaissance Box have a waiting list?
Renaissance Box 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 Renaissance Box?
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 Renaissance Box?
Renaissance Box is managed by Aeon headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In addition to Renaissance Box, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Saint Paul?
In addition to Renaissance Box, 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 Renaissance Box listing last updated?
Renaissance Box listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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