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Receiver reports modest progress at Governor's Square; city pledge and grant applications remain critical
Summary
Justin Heinle, court-appointed receiver for Governor's Square, told Harrisburg City Council occupancy is 23% (49 units), delinquency has fallen to about 15%, and eight units have been restored; he said $250,000 city funds remain unused, $3.5 million in grants are pending, and an $11 million funding gap complicates a sale or exit strategy.
Justin Heinle, the court-appointed receiver and owner of Midtown Asset Consulting, told Harrisburg City Council on March 24 that Governor's Square is in “fragile but stable” condition and that the property’s occupancy has climbed to about 23 percent, or 49 occupied units.
Heinle said the receivership team has reduced delinquency to roughly 15 percent, restored eight units so far and has eight more in the pipeline. “We do daily rounds of the facility to ensure that it is maintained in a proper manner,” Heinle said, adding that board-ups and tighter access control have reduced criminal activity.
The report flagged the property’s weak financial position when the receiver took over: rent…
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