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Mason Manor nears completion; GBHA reports lease‑up underway and plans public open house
Summary
GBHA staff and project partners reported at the July 30 meeting that Mason Manor construction is nearly finished, with floors turning over, furniture delivered, and a targeted finish and full lease‑up schedule in August–September; staff said a public open house for the renovated building is planned.
GBHA staff and development partners told the Green Bay Housing Authority on July 30 that Mason Manor is approaching completion and that tenant move‑ins are underway. Staff said final construction tasks are scheduled to finish by Aug. 31, with the authority aiming to have units leased and residents in place by Sept. 30.
GBHA staff described the project as a multimillion‑dollar redevelopment with layered financing and new compliance obligations because it uses the Section 42 low‑income housing tax credit. One speaker characterized the overall project as roughly a $58,000,000 undertaking to modernize Mason Manor and bring the building into current program requirements.
Staff reported that the authority has accepted the handover of the final floors in phases: the seventh floor (11 units) was being leased the week of the meeting and the eighth floor was expected to be leased within about two weeks. Overall staff estimated about 55–65 new tenants would occupy the building once the final handovers and lease‑ups are complete, counting some attrition among existing residents.
Furniture deliveries for common areas and some floors have arrived, and staff said they plan a special board tour prior to opening to the public and a larger public open house event afterward. Staff also highlighted training and new compliance work required for GBHA because Mason Manor includes tax‑credit units under Section 42; staff said they are taking training to manage the additional compliance requirements.
Why it matters: The Mason Manor redevelopment represents a major capital project for GBHA with significant financial and operational implications — including temporary relocation and lease‑up logistics for dozens of households and new ongoing tax‑credit compliance responsibilities for agency staff.
Details: Staff said construction substantial completion was targeted for Aug. 31, with full lease‑up expected by Sept. 30; seventh floor (11 units) leasing was underway the week of July 30, eighth floor handover expected in roughly two weeks. Staff estimated 55–65 new tenants overall (after attrition). A public open house and a special board tour are planned when the project is complete.
Next steps: Staff will continue lease‑up, coordinate a board tour, schedule a public open house, and finalize compliance training for Section 42 administration.
