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COMB Block Phase 1

Scope of Work

On May 27, 2025, the Planning Board approved a Major Site Plan and Subdivision application for the construction of two multifamily residential buildings with 119 units in the East Bayside neighborhood. Phase 1 was approved by the Planning Board on July 9, 2024. COMB Block Phase 1 is a 61,038‑SF, 6‑story affordable housing development that will provide 55 apartments for low‑income households.

Project details

Affordable Units
55
Location
70 Oxford St Portland
Phase
Construction
Building type
Apartment
Build Type
New
Stories
6
Estimated completion
2027
Developer
Portland Housing Development Corp.
Developer 2
Portland Housing Authority
Architect
Ryan Senatore Architecture
Civil engineer
Acorn Engineering
Landscape architect
Dry Landscape Architecture, LLC
General contractor
DEW Construction

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Project images

Rendering of COMB Block Phase 1
Rendering by Portland Housing Development Corp.
Latest photo of COMB Block Phase 1
Latest photo: 10-13-26

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