3629 Hydraulic Ave
3629 Hydraulic was a long-vacant, nuisance property with an out-of-state owner in Tower Grove South. TGCDC’s goal was to purchase the property and restore it to affordable-rate housing. The property was horribly damaged due to time, weather, and squatters over the years.
TGCDC cleaned out and demoed the interior; masonry was completed to rebuild failing walls, a new roof was installed, new sewer and water lines were completed, new electrical and plumbing services were added, and new HVAC services were installed. All of this work left us with basically a brand-new building in which we created 2 beautiful, 2-bedroom rental apartments.
During construction, we formed a new partnership with a local not-for-profit organization, Opportunity House. Opportunity House uses a community-based approach to supporting unhoused young adults by providing housing, creating stability, encouraging growth, and building community.
We are proud to be partnering with Opportunity House by transforming 3629 Hydraulic into their first housing site. 3629 Hydraulic will be home to 4 unhoused young adults who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Opportunity House will provide counseling, life skills training, and financial support to these young adults to create stability and opportunities for education and employment.
An open house was held on May 13th to show off the building to Opportunity House staff, board members, and donors. The projected move-in date for the young adults is June 1st, 2023. For more information on Opportunity House, please visit their website here.