Former Hosmer Street crime hotspot gets new life as apartment complex in Tacoma

from SAT 5:00 AM PDT until SAT 3:00 PM PDT, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Areaalong the several-block stretch of road, garnered the reputation of being one of the biggest problem spots."And then when we realized that we were dealing with, like, cartel-level narcotics and drugs and all of that. That was when I thought, ‘oh my gosh what are we going to do,’" she said.

Hubbard is co-owner of Sage Investment Group. The company bought the dilapidated and dangerous abandoned complex with the intention of turning the space into homes for dozens of people. However, Hubbard says she almost gave up on that dream. "There was a drive-by shooting directed at our crew, because they didn’t want the building to be anything other than what it was," said Hubbard."Looking at it, is just like this massive labor of love, of, like, what it took for us to get here"

Hubbard said after months of doubt, fear, and hard work they are now accepting applications at the new revitalized complex, now called Safe Harbor Apartment.The apartment offers 108 studio units. Rent is $1500 per month and includes all utilities , and amenities ."Between now and next August, we’re hoping to bring on 600 units, plus, of market rate, obtainable housing, for people looking for a safe, comfortable place to live," she said.

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