Jim Levin
Coverage of Jim Levin in the Nexus archive.
- Mayor Parker vows to help preserve hundreds of subsidized rentals in the West Philly area
Mayor Cherelle Parker stated that her administration is working on a plan to potentially save nearly 1,000 affordable rentals in West and Southwest Philadelphia. The properties belong to Neighborhood Restorations, whose federal tax credits are expiring as owner Jim Levin seeks to sell the portfolio. Residents and tenants fear displacement if the buildings are not secured by city funding.
- Thousands of West Philly tenants remain in limbo as city considers saving 925 affordable rentals
Thousands of West Philadelphia tenants face uncertainty as the city considers preserving 925 affordable rental units. The properties, owned by Neighborhood Restorations, are at risk of becoming market-rate housing as federal affordability restrictions expire. Developer Jim Levin seeks to sell the units to the city to maintain affordability, but no agreement has been reached.