Residents and representatives from local agencies met Wednesday evening at Wharf Lane to discuss the property's impending sale. Photo credit: Josh Stewart, NROC
Residents of Wharf Lane Apartments in Burlington are working together to save their homes from being sold to a commercial developer. The building, owned by Pizzagalli Properties, is home to 44 low-income renters, many of whom are elderly or have disabilities.
The apartments were built 30 years ago by a private developer using HUD funds. The contract, which expires in 9 months, specified that after 30 years as low-income housing, the property could be sold at market rate.
The building, owned by Pizzagalli Properties, is home to 44 low-income renters, including many elderly and people with disabilities.Photo credit: Josh Stewart, NROC
Residents and representatives from the City of Burlington, HUD, the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, the Vermont Center for Independent Living, and the Northgate Residents’ Ownership Corporation met Wednesday to talk about the situation, residents’ rights, and possible solutions.
The story has been covered by:
- The Burlington Free Press, June 24: “Burlington renters fear they’ll lose homes” Link to article. Open PDF.
- WCAX, June 23: “Wharf Lane residents work to save homes” Link to article. Open PDF.
- WCAX, June 9: “Why some low-income residents may lose their homes” Link to article. Open PDF.
