SPHA Proposes 46-Unit Redevelopment of Clearview Park Apartments in St. Petersburg

• St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) proposes a $13 million redevelopment of Clearview Park Apartments at 3200 37th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida.
• Plans call for renovating 18 existing apartments and demolishing four to make way for a new four-story, 46-unit building.
• The proposal would expand the community from 22 apartments to 64, increasing density by approximately 194%.
• Construction could begin in late 2027 or early 2028, contingent on securing funding.

SPHA Plans Major Expansion of Clearview Park Apartments

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority is proposing a significant redevelopment of Clearview Park Apartments, an existing 22-unit garden-style community built in the early 1980s. The plan would increase housing capacity while preserving part of the existing property and adding a new four-story residential building. The estimated $13 million project reflects SPHA’s effort to expand housing options, with a preference for senior residents. Income limits and funding sources have not yet been formally finalized.

 

 

Redevelopment Adds 46 New Apartments

Under the proposal, SPHA would renovate 18 of the existing apartments and demolish four units to accommodate the new building. The planned 46 apartments would include one-bedroom, one-bathroom and two-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts, ranging from approximately 680 to 920 square feet. With the 18 renovated units retained, the completed community would contain 64 apartments. The new building would provide additional density at the site while introducing a more modern residential configuration.

Development Team and Project Timeline

SPHA is leading the redevelopment and is expected to manage the property following completion. Trouble Creek Road Development and MLK Architecture are part of the development team. A general contractor has not yet been selected. The project remains contingent on funding from various entities. If financing is secured, construction could begin in late 2027 or early 2028.

Affordable and Senior Housing in Pinellas County

The proposed senior preference could make Clearview Park an important addition to St. Petersburg’s housing supply. The source notes that Pinellas County’s median income was $72,600 from 2020 to 2024, though specific income eligibility requirements for the apartments have not yet been announced. For housing investors and local stakeholders, the proposal illustrates how public housing authorities can combine rehabilitation with new construction to increase unit counts while retaining existing housing. The redevelopment remains in the planning and funding stage, with its schedule dependent on capital availability.