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City takes temporary control of Serenity Towers after judge finds building unsafe; $483,000 requested for operations and maintenance
Summary
The Housing & Community Development department has been appointed temporary receiver at the 400‑unit Serenity Towers after court action. HCD asked the committee Feb. 4 for up to $483,000 to fund security, staffing and urgent maintenance while residents are relocated and the city pursues liens and reimbursement from HUD.
The City of Memphis is acting as temporary receiver for Serenity Towers after an environmental court order following prolonged unsafe living conditions at the high‑rise complex, Housing and Community Development Director Ashley Cash told the council Feb. 4. HCD asked the council to approve up to $483,000 in funding to support operations, security and urgent repairs while the city manages the property and relocates about 150 remaining senior residents.
Cash said the two‑tower complex (about 400 units, currently housing roughly…
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