The owners promised renovations would begin more than a year ago. They didn’t, and then the company stopped answering questions.
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In the year since Charlottesville’s public housing authority put up a $23 million bond to rebuild Midway Manor, the new owners have remained silent about their plans
The owners promised extensive renovations and long-term affordability for the building, which houses seniors and people with disabilities. But residents, city officials and local journalists have been unable to get answers from the company.
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City housing authority OKs $23 million in bonds to renovate Midway Manor
During a public hearing Monday night, the city housing authority voted to issue up to $23 million in revenue bonds to the new owner of Midway Manor, who has pledged to maintain the long-term affordability of the building’s 98 units. It won’t cost the city a dime.
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Midway Manor and its 98 affordable apartments has been sold and the new owner is asking Charlottesville for help securing $23 million for repairs
If the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority helps finance repairs with revenue bonds, it could also require the building to continue to be affordable. Community members and residents can express their views at a virtual public hearing on Monday at 6 p.m.
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Midway Manor owners extend Section 8 contract for just two years
Last month, Charlottesville Tomorrow confirmed that the owners of Midway Manor, a subsidized apartment building for seniors and folks with disabilities, was in the process of renewing its Section 8 contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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HUD confirms Midway Manor owners to sign new Section 8 contract
Residents of Midway Manor have one fewer thing to worry about right now: Their leases. Charlottesville Tomorrow has confirmed that Midway Manor LLLP, the company that owns the building whose apartments are publicly subsidized for seniors and folks with disabilities, is in the process of renewing its Section 8 contract with the U.S. Department of […]
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Problems persist at Midway Manor
Weeks after a six-day dual elevator outage at Midway Manor has been partly solved (for now), residents still grow increasingly concerned for their immediate safety and long-term security.
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Broken elevators spur problems for Midway Manor residents
Both elevators in the four-story Midway Manor building have been out of service since last Wednesday. Building residents, who are mostly seniors and folks with disabilities, have had to resort to drastic measures to get their medications, their mail, food, and more while they wait for repairs.
