The senior housing complex in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield section that fell into disrepair under the ownership of the Puretz family, linked to a sprawling fraud scheme, will sell for $24 million.
Brith Sholom House, the beleaguered senior housing complex in Philadelphia’ssection that fell into disrepair under the ownership of family linked to a sprawling fraud scheme, will be purchased by the Philadelphia Housing Authority , under a deal approved by a judge Monday.
The dozen or so residents who have made the journey to City Hall for court hearings, meetings with City Council members, and protests against years of city inaction to address critical safety issues at the property applauded and thanked Coyle as she left the courtroom. Aron Puretz and his son Eli have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to mortgage fraud in federal court in New Jersey in connection with the dealings of their company, Apex Equity Group, while Aron’s brother Chaikel is facing charges related to theft of residents utility payments in Indiana.
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