Magnolia Court was built in the 1970s and was formally known as Westchester Apartments. Typical of its era, buildings were constructed with flat Mansard roofs. This roof design was prone to chronic water infiltration and resulted in aesthetic and structural damage to the apartment buildings. Over time, the complex declined due to its dated design, general age and poor condition of the units.

A substantial rehabilitation was required to preserve and reposition the property as a desirable affordable housing community. Total rehabilitation cost exceeded $11 million or over $47,000 per unit. Significant replacements and improvements included:

Removed Mansards and pitched roofs
100% sheetrock replacement
New HVAC systems
New doors and windows
New cabinets
New plumbing fixtures
New carpet
Electrical systems brought to code
Vinyl replaced by brick veneer and hardy plank cement siding
New landscaping
New clubhouse and pool
Added exercise room
Fenced community
Added complete video surveillance system

Magnolia Court’s rehabilitation was made possible with equity raised through the IRS Section 42 Tax Credit program. Without this financial support, the property would have continued to deteriorate to the demise of the surrounding neighborhood. The rehabilitation and preservation of Magnolia Court not only improved the quality of life of the residents but also was a major contributor toward community revitalization.