Court appoints receiver for Governor Square; council keeps resolution in committee while members review court order

The Harrisburg administration committee discussed Resolution 58 of 02/2025 on the receivership of Governor Square, a troubled multi‑building affordable housing property, after a court on Friday issued an order appointing Midtown Asset Consulting LLC as receiver.

The resolution before the committee would authorize the city to petition for and support the receiver and to “appropriate and expend city funds as necessary to stabilize, restore, and preserve the properties subject to reimbursement.” The law bureau told council members the court order had just been received and that the city would be fully reimbursed for any monies it spends related to the receivership.

Why it matters: Governor Square houses more than 200 units across several buildings and has been the subject of longstanding housing and safety concerns. The city has already advanced seed funding and faces decisions about ongoing cash flows, the pace and scope of repairs, and how to protect tenants during restoration.

Midtown Asset Consulting owner Justin Heinley, the court‑appointed receiver, told council he will pursue a…