Warren Plaza

Warren Plaza was built in 1981 and includes 198 one bedroom apartments for the elderly and disabled. All of the apartments are covered by Section 8 project-based subsidy. Conveniently located in the heart of a revitalization district, Warren Plaza is close to public transportation, shopping, health care and many cultural institutions.

Warren Plaza Apartments
430 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Phone: (313) 833-3900
Fax: (313) 833-0130

Office Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Preservation Transaction Description

First Mortgage Financing: Bank of America Community Impact Loan

Equity Financing: Equity raised through 9% low income housing tax credits allocated by MSHDA

Ancillary Financing: City of Detroit PILOT

Section 8 Contract Renewal: Yes

Property Rehabilitation Scope

Over $4.4 million in total rehabilitation funding including:

  • kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances & flooring
  • bathroom vanities, lavatories & ceramic tile flooring
  • new lighting throughout the complex
  • HVAC system replacement
  • windows
  • air conditioner units
  • exterior paint & roof
  • newly redesigned lobby

Other Benefits for Residents and the Community 

An on-site computer center, resident services program, and community room with entertainment and kitchen areas.

Development Partners

Allocating Agency
Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Local HUD Office
HUD Detroit

Municipality
City of Detroit

First Mortgage Lender
Bank of America

Tax Credit Investor
SunAmerica Affordable Housing Partners, Inc.

Legal Counsel
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

Architect
Progressive Associates

General Contractor
O'Brien Waterford Construction