Avenue Terrace exterior

Avenue Terrace

Avenue CDC is completing construction on Avenue Terrace, 144 apartment units located on Irvington at the former Fed Ex terminal in the Near Northside.  The apartments will include 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units for a variety of income levels.  Apartments are ready for rent January 2011.

For rental information, call 713.692.6200.

Washington Courtyards exterior

Washington Courtyards

In August 2000, Avenue CDC celebrated the completion of Washington Courtyards, a 74-unit affordable apartment complex we developed in partnership with Texas Inter-Faith Housing Corporation. Financed in part by Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Washington Courtyards is located at 2505 Washington Avenue, just minutes from Downtown. 60% of the units are affordable to families earning less than 60% of median income, the balance are market rate. Supportive services provided by Avenue include youth arts education programs, financial education programs, a computer lab, and more.

For rental information, call 713-868-1460, or visit Washington Courtyards at 2505 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007.

Oak Arbor Townhomes exterior

Oak Arbor Townhomes

In Spring 2003, Oak Arbor Townhomes was completed. Oak Arbor was developed by Avenue CDC in partnership with Realtex Development Corporation using Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Oak Arbor is a 94-unit mixed-income development in Houston’s Northside. Located at 310 Berry Road, Oak Arbor offers many amenities including a business and media center, fitness center, a swimming pool, attractive landscaping and a convenient location. Avenue CDC is providing enrichment programs, including a computer lab and athletic programs, targeted to the needs of Oak Arbor’s residents.

For rental information, call 713-884-8900, or visit Oak Arbor Townhomes at 310 Berry Road, Houston, TX 77022.

Redwood Heights exterior

Redwood Heights

In 2006, Avenue CDC partnered with Realtex Develolpment Corporation to develop 96 mixed-income rental units in the Eastex/Jenson area of northeast Houston.  Redwood Heights offers residents many amenities including a business and media center, a computer lab for youth, and a fitness center.  Avenue CDC also provides enrichment programs including a computer lab, summer safety initiatives, and homebuyer education classes.

For rental information, (713) 692-3006, or visit Redwood Heights at 7320 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77093.

Elder Street Artist Lofts exterior

Elder Street Artist Lofts

The original Jefferson Davis Hospital building has welcomed a cadre of new residents after being vacant for 20 years. In 2005, Avenue CDC, in partnership with Artspace Projects Inc., completed the rehabilitation of this historic structure, which is now known as Elder Street Artist Lofts.  For more information on the history of the building and the site, see Jeff Davis Hospital on the historic preservation page of our web site.

Avenue CDC negotiated the acquisition of the property from Harris County in 2002, and Avenue then formed a partnership with the Minneapolis-based Artspace to complete the renovation.  The project was financed with Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, the City of Houston and Harris County, and philanthropic sources.

The 34 units have 32 unique floor plans and many offer 15-foot ceilings and wonderful views of downtown.

For rental information, email artistlofts@yahoo.com. Elder Street Artist Lofts is located at 1102 Elder Street, Houston, TX 77007.