YNDC Completes Phase Two of Bernard Street Project

August 27, 2025

YNDC has completed the second phase of the Bernard Street project. Phase two of the Bernard Street revitalization project included the construction of three new single family homes at 1048, 1016, and 1008 Bernard Street now known as Cliff View Street. The homes will be sold to homeowners.

Phase one of the Bernard Street revitalization project included: the assembly of land on the street; clearing of more than 500 cubic yards of debris, installation of new infrastructure: sidewalks, curbing, street paving, water boxes, etc; completion of home repair for an existing homeowner; construction of three new homes; and preparation of three additional lots for a second phase which will construct three additional homes and break ground in the coming months.

Phase one and two were made possible through funding support from the First Ward American Rescue Plan funding from the City of Youngstown allocated by Councilman Julius Oliver and HOME funds from the City of Youngstown. PNC and WesBanco provided the construction financing for the project. The vacant lots were assembled by and acquired from the Mahoning County Land Bank. The builder for the project was Joe Koch Construction. The project also received support from The Raymond John Wean Foundation, City of Youngstown, and the Glenwood Neighbors Business Association.