Capabilities · Multifamily
Multifamily that respects the neighborhood.
From historic adaptive reuse like Firestone Lofts to ground-up infill, Third Coast develops multifamily projects in places people actually want to live — and uses tax credits, brownfield programs, and public-private partnerships to make the math work.
How we think about multifamily.
We don't do cookie-cutter garden apartments at the edge of town. Our multifamily work is concentrated in urban and near-urban infill locations — historic neighborhoods, downtown adjacencies, and walkable nodes. We adapt existing buildings where it makes sense and build new where it doesn't.
What we deliver
Adaptive reuse.
Historic warehouses, industrial buildings, and forgotten storefronts converted to apartments and mixed-use. Federal and state historic tax credits where they qualify.
Ground-up infill.
New construction on parcels that have been sitting too long. Walkable, contextual, designed to add to the neighborhood rather than wall it off.
Public-private partnerships.
Brownfield TIF, OPRA, PILOT agreements, MSHDA programs, and other tools that align public investment with private capital.
Selected projects
Featured multifamily projects
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Firestone Lofts
Grand Rapids, MI
Historic adaptive reuse of the former Firestone Tire building, downtown Grand Rapids.
Multifamily
Lumberyard Lofts
Grand Rapids, MI
Mixed-use multifamily redevelopment in Grand Rapids.
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Belknap Place Apartments
Grand Rapids, MI
Multifamily development in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood.
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Leo & Al
Grand Rapids, MI
Multifamily development in Grand Rapids.
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Diamond Place
Grand Rapids, MI
Mixed-income multifamily development in Grand Rapids.
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Midtown CityZen
Grand Rapids, MI
Multifamily development in Grand Rapids midtown.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of multifamily projects does Third Coast develop?
Adaptive reuse of historic and industrial buildings, mixed-use new construction, and ground-up urban infill. We focus on West Michigan, primarily Grand Rapids and surrounding communities.
Are these market-rate, affordable, or mixed-income?
Mostly market-rate, with several mixed-income projects that use LIHTC and other affordable-housing tools where the financing structure supports it.
Where can I rent an apartment from Third Coast?
See our For Rent page for current availability across the portfolio: thirdcoastdevelopment.com/for-rent.
Do you take on multifamily development partnerships?
Yes — we have done JV and partnership structures with capital partners, landowners, and operators. Reach out via our contact page to start a conversation.
Have a multifamily project in mind?
Site, capital partnership, adaptive reuse opportunity — we'd like to hear what you're working on.