Northridge Will Add 200 Affordable Apartments by 2029
The proposed six-story complex will provide units for households earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Apartments
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Developer Alliant Communities has proposed a new 200-unit affordable housing project at 18444 Plummer Street in Northridge. The city is currently seeking $23 million in federal funding to support the development on the 1.45-acre site.
Why it matters
This project aims to increase the local inventory of affordable housing for families earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. By utilizing the site of a former pharmacy near Cal State University Northridge, the development intends to add density to the San Fernando Valley region.
The 1.45-acre site will host a six-story building featuring 200 apartments and a 102-car garage. Eligibility is tiered for renters earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income.
The players
Alliant Communities
A residential developer focused on the construction of apartment complexes and affordable housing units.
Egan Simon
An architectural and design firm specializing in the creation of multi-family housing and urban structures.
The details
The development replaces a former Rite Aid pharmacy and its associated parking lot. Designer Egan Simon has planned the site as a podium-type structure that will incorporate landscaped courtyards for residents. Construction is projected to span from early 2027 through the spring of 2029.
Timeline
Construction is expected to begin in February 2027.
Construction is expected to be completed by April 2029.
The Home Front
This development follows the pattern set by the City of Los Angeles Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline to increase unit density on underutilized commercial lots. It represents a broader effort to convert shuttered retail footprints into high-density residential housing for local renters.
If you are a renter in the San Fernando Valley, monitor city council updates for the latest on the funding request and projected application timelines. Residents near the Plummer Street site should look for public hearing notices regarding the site's transition from commercial to residential use.
The takeaway
This planned conversion of a former pharmacy into affordable housing highlights the ongoing shift toward residential density in Northridge. Keep track of local planning commission meetings if you are interested in community impact updates near the Cal State University Northridge area.
Further reading
Learn more about new residential developments and rental trends in Los Angeles Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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