NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Notice: June 16, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17^th Floor’ Philadelphia, PA  19107
215-686-9760

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Philadelphia Housing Authority.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about July 2, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

Project Title: Nayda Cintron Apartments
Purpose: Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) proposes new construction of 40 units of deeply affordable housing for families at multiple long-vacant properties on the 2500 block of North Fairhill Street in Philadelphia. Land will be donated by the Philadelphia Land Bank. Activities include construction, associated site work, and rental assistance. The Philadelphia Housing Authority has approved the proposed Development for 30 Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) project-based voucher units at a subsidy rate not to exceed the Fair Market Rent for the applicable bedroom sizes.
Location: 515-533 W. Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is approximately $25,500,000, with rental assistance of approximately $18,488,400.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

 The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.   The full legal notice can be accessed

POSTING INFORMATION

The full Notice can be viewed on this website. Download to view the full FONSI and ERR

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia.  All comments received by July 1, 2026, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as Director of the Department of Planning and Development/Division of Housing and Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Attend public engagement events for the Chinatown Stitch and share your feedback on the project!

Tuesday, June 16

Location: 11th & Winter Street

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16

Location: 10th & Hamilton Street (Near Love City Brewing)

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 18

Location: Broad & Noble Street (Friends of the Rail Park, FIFA World Cup Watch Party)

Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 28

Location: 10th & Vine Street (10th Street Plaza)

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1

Location: 10th & Winter

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Notice: June 15, 2026
City of Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9760

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about July 1, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project: Fairhill and St. Hugh Lofts .
Project Title: Fairhill and St. Hugh Lofts
Purpose: The proposal is for two separate redevelopment projects bound by the same development team and financing. Fairhill Lofts (2507 N. 5th Street). This project seeks to convert a 12,200 sqft early 1900’s church into a mixed-use development. The applicant proposes to convert the basement into a community room, the first floor into commercial space and management offices, and 5 affordable senior units each to the second and third floors. St. Hugh Lofts (147 W. Tioga Street). This proposal involves the conversion of a former 28,400 sqft archdiocese school building into 30 senior units. The basement will be renovated to include an office, six units, and a community room.
Location: 147 W. Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140; and 2507 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $25,684,486

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

POSTING INFORMATION

The complete Notice is posted online at this link.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments to DHCD. All comments received by June 30, 2026, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds for a period of 15 days. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Philadelphia Office of Community Planning and Development at CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov ; AND the Philadelphia Office of Public and Indian Housing at PhilaPIH@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Philadelphia City Council formally recognized June as Philadelphia Reentry Awareness Month in 2019, citing the intersections of reentry as a social, public safety, community and economic issue. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Philadelphians come home from federal, state, and local prisons and jails. They begin the process of returning to our communities, raising families, seeking employment, and trying to build stable lives. In June, we celebrate the returning citizens who show up daily with resilience and determination, we hold space and work to bring awareness, and we honor the providers, employers, advocates, and faith leaders doing this work alongside us.

REGISTER FOR REENTRY SERVICES HERE: Connect: Intake Form

CHECK OUT A FEW OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS! Attend an event or volunteer to help returning citizens.