Harrington Heights, an affordable housing development in East Village, opened Wednesday and will serve those with “extremely low income,” including people who were once homeless.

The 15-story building, on Broadway, has 270 units. The project was developed by Chelsea Investment Corporation, with support from the city of San Diego and San Diego Housing Commission.

According to the developers, rents at Harrington Heights will remain affordable for at least 55 years for households earning 25%- 50% of San Diego’s Area Median Income, for instance, $37,200 to $74,450 per year for a three-person household.

Additionally, 40 apartments are set aside for individuals with developmental disabilities. The site also includes three managers’ units.

When bonds for the project were approved in 2023, the

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