THE SCHOOLHOUSE
Bangor, Maine

THE SCHOOLHOUSE
183 HARLOW STREET
BANGOR, ME
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
The Schoolhouse provides 66 affordable apartments for individuals and families in Bangor's historic former high school building. Located on Harlow Street in downtown Bangor, residents enjoy convenient access to the public library, City Hall, schools, the YMCA, and other local amenities. Through a thoughtful occupied renovation and adaptive reuse, the development preserved a landmark community asset while rehabilitating and reconfiguring existing apartments, adding new homes, and significantly improving accessibility and energy efficiency. Residents benefit from a variety of amenities, including community rooms, a children's play space, telemedicine facilities, laundry rooms, tenant storage, and a new elevator, supporting both housing stability and quality of life. By preserving the building's historic character while investing in its future, The Schoolhouse continues to serve residents and the broader Bangor community.
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Size
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66 Units:
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Unit mix:
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0 bedroom: 10
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1 bedroom: 34
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2 bedroom: 18
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3 bedroom: 4
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111,982 Square Feet
Target Population
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People at or below 50% area median income (24 units)
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People at or below 60% area median income (42 units)
Amenities
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Professionally managed 24-hour emergency maintenance
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Smoke-free building
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Elevator
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Community rooms
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Children’s play room
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Telemedicine room
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On-site laundry
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Limited on-site parking
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Tenant storage
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Bike & stroller storage
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In-town location close to amenities
DEVELOPMENT SNAPSHOT
Construction Type
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Historic Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Financing
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4% Tax Credits
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State & Federal Historic Tax Credits
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Construction Lender: Maine State Housing Authority
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Syndicator: Evernorth
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Tax Credit Investor: TD Bank
Year Completed
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Completion Date: 2023
Development Team
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Construction Manager-at-Risk: E.L. Shea Builders & Engineers
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Architect: TAC Architectural Group Inc.
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Property Manager: Preservation Management, Inc.
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Legal Counsel: Curtis Thaxter
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Accountant: Otis Atwell
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Historic Preservation Consultant: Christopher W. Closs

























