Affordable housing at risk at Neighborhood Restoration
Summary
Tenants and organizers packed chambers demanding the city commit $36 million to save 925 affordable units in West and Southwest Philadelphia. Gauthier's resolution authorizing hearings was adopted, and she demanded an acquisition agreement by year's end.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Advocates and Gauthier are calling for at least $36 million in city financing over three to six years.
Roughly 3,000 tenants, many seniors, at risk of displacement.
If nothing is done, tenants facing displacement if units sell to the open market.
Mentions & discussions (4)
CITY COUNCIL — November 12, 2026
Tenants and organizers packed chambers demanding the city commit $36 million to save 925 affordable units in West and Southwest Philadelphia. Gauthier's resolution authorizing hearings was adopted, and she demanded an acquisition agreement by year's end.
CITY COUNCIL — June 11, 2026
Tenants testified that 925 affordable units at Neighborhood Restoration properties are up for sale, with a July 26 deadline, threatening displacement of roughly 3,000 residents. They urged the mayor to purchase the properties and keep them affordable.
CITY COUNCIL — February 26, 2026
Providers testified that HUD's funding shift could put more than 1,200 Philadelphia supportive housing units at risk, forcing hundreds of vulnerable residents back onto the streets. Council formally condemned the cuts and urged HUD to expand PSH investment.
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