Bethlehem Haven, Pittsburgh Mercy, & Action-Housing Celebrate Completion of Uptown Flats 

Bethlehem Haven, part of Pittsburgh Mercy’s award-winning homeless services continuum of care, and ACTION-Housing recently came together to commemorate the completion of Uptown Flats, a critical new affordable housing development in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood. The ribbon-cutting represented a significant investment in addressing homelessness, housing instability, and the health and well-being of vulnerable Pittsburgh residents. 

Located at Fifth Avenue and Stevenson Street, Uptown Flats is a 36,000-square-foot, four-story building featuring 34 affordable, permanent supportive housing units for households at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The development prioritizes households exiting homelessness, individuals with disabilities, and residents with accessibility needs who are working toward greater housing stability and self-sufficiency. The project represents a significant investment not only in affordable housing, but also in the continued revitalization of Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood.

All 34 units have project-based vouchers through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, and residents will pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent. Utilities are included. Four units are designed for individuals with mobility accessibility needs, and two are designed for individuals with hearing and/or vision accessibility needs. The project broke ground in October 2024 following years of planning, property acquisition, community engagement, and fundraising.

First-floor amenities will include a community room for residents, an outdoor courtyard, and offices for Bethlehem Haven and Pittsburgh Mercy colleagues to provide supportive services to residents and Pittsburgh Mercy clients. Uptown Flats will also offer residents convenient access to Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit lines and new protected bike lanes along Fifth and Forbes avenues, secure bicycle parking, storage, and laundry.