Massive Renovation Complete At Hartford Affordable Housing Complex

WinnCompanies

HARTFORD, CT — A massive renovation of a prominent apartment community in Hartford is finished, the apartment complex's owner announced last week.

WinnCompanies, an owner, developer, and manager of apartment communities, said Jan. 8, its $19.8 million project to modernize 84 apartments in Clay Arsenal, the oldest neighborhood in Hartford, is complete.

The project at Claystone Commons delivered long-term, deed-restricted affordability to 10 three-story residential buildings that have been affordable housing since they were built in the 1920s.

The company began the project shortly after acquiring the historic properties in June 2024.

The renovation effort, overseen by WinnDevelopment Project Director Derek Hansen, upgraded brick exteriors; installed new roofs, balconies, windows, HVAC systems, kitchen cabinets, dishwashers, bathroom fixtures, and security features; added on-site laundry facilities and a management office; and created nine fully handicap-accessible units.

“We’re proud to be able to make long-term capital upgrades that will benefit residents and protect the affordability of this important housing resource for decades to come,” said WinnDevelopment Executive Vice President Adam Stein. “We thank the City, the various state agencies, and the dedicated private funders who worked with us to get the job done.”

Apartments at Claystone Commons, which range from studios to four bedrooms, are
affordable to households whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the Area Median
Income (AMI).

Twenty-five apartments are also subsidized by project-based vouchers through a Housing Assistance Payment contract with the City of Hartford through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).

“The preservation and modernization of Claystone Commons is a major win for the Clay Arsenal neighborhood and for the entire City of Hartford,” said Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam.

“Affordable housing is the foundation of a stable and thriving community, and this investment ensures that our families will continue to have access to high- quality, safe, and historically significant homes for decades to come.

"We are proud to partner with WinnCompanies and our state and private funders to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.”