Evergreen Real Estate Group Completes Renovation of Bethel Terrace Apartments on Chicago’s South Side

  

Bethel Terrace Apartments, a 123-unit affordable senior housing community located at 900 West 63^rd Parkway in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. 

CHICAGO, IL — Evergreen Real Estate Group, a leader in the development, rehabilitation and management of both affordable and market-rate multifamily housing, announced the completion of a $4 million renovation of Bethel Terrace Apartments, a 123-unit affordable senior housing community located at 900 W. 63^rd Parkway in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. 

Evergreen Construction Co., the firm’s full-service construction arm, managed the six-month project as a phased, “in place” renovation that allowed residents to remain in their homes as improvements were made.

Steve Rappin

Evergreen also helped secure the renewal of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 HAP tenant-based assistance for an additional 20 years to help preserve affordability. 

“We’re proud to play a role in the continued revitalization of Englewood, not only through new-construction projects like the adjacent Sangamon Terrace Apartments, an affordable senior housing community our firm completed in 2015, but also through the rehabilitation and preservation of existing affordable residences like those at Bethel Terrace,” said Steve Rappin, CEO of Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group, which manages the property.

“This project, in particular, underscores our broader commitment to making quality housing accessible to seniors across all income levels, allowing them to age in place comfortably and affordably.”

Andre Pintauro

“The renovation work at Bethel Terrace demonstrates a true collaborative effort between Evergreen and the building’s nonprofit owner, Englewood Cooperative Apartments,” said Andre Pintauro, president of Evergreen Construction Co. 

“Synergies with our property management and facility team helped tremendously with the phased construction. 

"Through continuous communication with residents, we were able to be transparent and methodical in updating the community without disrupting the day-to-day lives of residents.”

“Thanks to the new cabinets and countertops, my kitchen has a fresh new look,” said Veronica Payne, a 20-year Bethel Terrace resident and president of the community’s board. 

Veronica Payne

“I’ve heard from so many residents who received upgrades and love their new and improved home. This summer, we’re also looking forward to spending more time enjoying the new patio.”

Residential units at Bethel Terrace were updated with new flooring; paint; appliances, cabinetry and countertops in kitchens; vanities and plumbing fixtures in baths; energy-efficient baseboard heaters with programmable thermostats; and LED lighting. Improvements to common areas included new paint, flooring, lighting, elevator upgrades, shared Wi-Fi and an enhanced security system. 

Outside, Evergreen Construction Co. completed a façade restoration and roof replacement, installed new lighting and landscaping, replaced fencing, repaired sidewalks, repaved the parking lot, and added a new garden patio with accessible seating. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) provided financing for the rehabilitation.

CONTACTS:

 Rebecca Boykin, rboykin@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4523

Abe Tekippe, atekippe@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4528 

www.evergreenreg.com.