Articles & Awards

1. Not Heating The Neighborhood

Not heating the neighborhood - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)

2. The Future Is Shared”: Why Supporting Renters during COVID-19 Is Critical for Housing Market Stability

https://housingmatters.urban.org/feature/future-shared-why-supporting-renters-during-covid-19-critical-housing-market-stability

3. Former West Pullman school turned into senior housing - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/11/29/21719568/west-pullman-elementary-school-repurposed-senior-housing-caledon-urbanworks

4. Preservation Partners Win Chicago Neighborhood Development Award

http://www.preservationcompact.org/news/preservation-partners-win-chicago-neighborhood-development-award/

5. Troubled Kenwood Apartment Building

Troubled Kenwood Apartment Building's Management Company Will Be Kicked Out But Judge Stops Short Of Replacing Owner (blockclubchicago.org)

6. CRAIN'S 2022 NOTABLE EXECUTIVES OF COLOR IN CONSTRUCTION AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Steve Thomas | Crain's Chicago Business

7. New York investor continues to expand Chicago footprint, buys 167-unit complex in Englewood

Chicago's Englewood Gardens acquired by New York investor for $10.7M (chicagotribune.com)

2013 Chicago Neighborhood Development Award - The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award Winner

When a crime-plagued and pest-ridden building at 5800 S. Michigan Ave. in Washington Park had its utilities shut off in 2008, an alliance of organizations – which had kept a collective eye on the building for years – sprang into action to save this irreplaceable property of 30 affordable apartments.

The organizations – including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Chicago, Community Investment Corporation (CIC), Community Initiatives Inc. (CII), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Shriver Center – worked swiftly to prevent losing valuable affordable rental space. Through regular community meetings, tenants participated in preserving their property, spurring a sense of pride and community intention.

In court proceedings, HUD and CII/CIC helped assign the building’s project-based subsidy contract to a receiver, a totally unprecedented and bold move by HUD. CII/CIC became the immediate receiver, while 5T Management – which specializes in property management – subsequently became permanent receiver and made basic repairs. Meanwhile, despite enormous risks, CII purchased the building’s mortgage from Fannie Mae, foreclosed on the property, and sold to 5T. With loans from CIC, 5T thoroughly rehabbed the building.

For the herculean feat of collaboratively and creatively preserving the building, 5T Management and CIC are the winners of this year’s Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award.

2008 Good Neighbor Award Recipient

5T Management was awarded the Good Neighbor Award for the 6205 S. Michigan property. The award is given in recognition of “groundbreaking residential and commercial rehab and new construction projects, and honors innovators who redefine how real estate can boost local economies and pride”.

2003 Good Neighbor Award Honorable Mention

5T Management’s 6356 S. Eberhart property was recognized as an honorable mention for the Good Neighbor Award in 2003. The award is given in recognition of “groundbreaking residential and commercial rehab and new construction projects, and honors innovators who redefine how real estate can boost local economies and pride.”