21 Town Hall Place: A New Chapter Nears for Brunswick’s Historic Former Central Fire Station

The historic downtown building is being redeveloped into five affordable apartments with ground-floor commercial space, with residents expected to move in beginning in May.

A familiar building in downtown Brunswick is preparing for its next chapter.

Developers Collaborative is nearing completion on the redevelopment of the former Central Fire Station at 21 Town Hall Place, transforming the historic structure into a small residential community with ground-floor commercial space. When finished, the building will offer five affordable efficiency apartments designed to bring new housing opportunities to the downtown area.

The apartments are expected to welcome their first residents beginning May 1.

Preserving History Through Adaptive Reuse

Originally constructed as Brunswick’s central fire station, the building has long been part of the town’s civic landscape. Through thoughtful renovation and adaptive reuse, the project preserves the building’s historic character while updating it for modern residential use.

Inside, the redevelopment introduces contemporary building systems and amenities while maintaining the spacious feel created by the structure’s original architecture. Apartments feature high ceilings, bright layouts, and practical storage, helping maximize functionality in compact efficiency homes.

The project also includes major building improvements, including the addition of a new elevator and modern energy systems to support comfortable, efficient living.

Adaptive reuse projects like 21 Town Hall Place help extend the life of historic buildings while supporting the continued vitality of downtown communities.

Housing in Downtown Brunswick

Located in Brunswick’s downtown area, 21 Town Hall Place places residents within an active commercial district that includes restaurants, shops, public spaces, and community amenities.

The building’s ground floor will be home to Moderation Brewing, adding a new local gathering space and contributing to the energy and activity that characterize the downtown area.

Residents will also have access to nearby outdoor areas and green space.

Designed for Comfortable, Efficient Living

The building will include five income-restricted efficiency apartments, designed with simplicity and functionality in mind.

Apartment features include:

• High-efficiency heat pumps providing heating and cooling

• High ceilings and efficient apartment layouts

• Storage space designed to maximize usability

• Fidium Fiber internet availability

  
  

Building amenities will include:

• Elevator access

• One parking space per unit

• Bike storage

• On-site laundry facilities

• Hot water and trash pickup included

• Access to nearby green space

  
  

Affordable Housing Opportunity

21 Town Hall Place will offer five apartments for households earning at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI).

The building will include:

• Four efficiency apartments

• One ADA-accessible efficiency apartment

  
  

Rents will start at $918 per month, with move-in anticipated beginning May 1.

Learn More About the Project

To learn more about the project — including the building’s history and its preservation — visit the 21 Town Hall Place project page: https://www.developerscollaborative.com/news-blog/categories/21-town-hall-place

Applications Now Open!

Applications are currently being accepted for the apartments. Interested applicants can contact Michelle at DC Management for leasing information and income qualification details: michelle@dcmaine.com