YNDC Cuts Ribbon on Three Solar Powered Duplexes

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

YNDC, partners, and supporters celebrated the completion of three solar powered duplexes, totaling six units of housing, located at 3013, 3021, and 3031 Glenwood Avenue. Each unit has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open concept living, kitchen, and dining area, in-unit laundry, front porch, and two covered parking spaces.

Each duplex also has an integrated solar array that generates more than 15kwh of power - more power than the buildings use. These are believed to be the first net negative buildings constructed in the City of Youngstown. All units have been leased to tenants.

This project was made possible by grant awards from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Program, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Affordable Housing Program, and the Mahoning County Continuum of Care. The construction financing was provided by PNC Bank and WesBanco. Permanent financing was provided by WesBanco. The vacant lots were assembled by the Mahoning County Land Bank. The City of Youngstown has provided funding for neighborhood improvements on the target blocks where the new construction is taking place. The improvements include new sidewalks, dead street tree removal, tree planting, and other improvements. The builder for the project is Joe Koch Construction. The project also received support from the Sixth Ward Councilperson Anita Davis, The Raymond John Wean Foundation, Glenwood Neighbors, and other stakeholders.