Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Update on Patrick Sullivan Apartments

CHA staff and contractors have repaired the fire prevention system and installed a temporary boiler to provide hot water at Patrick Sullivan Apartments. A new permanent unit will be installed within the next two weeks. City of Chicago building inspectors cleared the building for occupancy this morning and all residents returned to their homes this afternoon.

“I want to thank all the CHA staff, particularly those in our Property and Resident Services Departments, as well as our Private Property Management partners at WinnResidential, and our Resident Services Coordinators from Metropolitan Family Services, for navigating this unexpected challenge over these past few days. It was truly a team effort and a testament to the good work of Team CHA,” said CHA Interim Chief Executive Officer Angela Hurlock. “Most of all, we are extremely grateful to all the Patrick Sullivan residents for their patience, flexibility and overall positivity during a trying time.”

Background:

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 7:15pm, a pipe burst in the basement of the Patrick Sullivan senior apartment building, which resulted in flooding and the loss of heat and hot water. CHA staff, the City of Chicago, and contractors responded immediately and worked to safely evacuate all senior residents to area hotels. Over the next several days, CHA staff and contractors assessed the damage and made repairs. Residents were provided with meals and well-being checks while staying in the hotels, and were able to return home on Thursday, January 30.

About the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA): CHA is the third largest public housing authority in the nation and the largest single owner of rental housing in Chicago. Through its public housing and voucher programs, CHA serves 135,000 people in 65,000 households across all 77 of Chicago’s community areas. CHA’s mission is to create and sustain strong communities where seniors thrive and everyone can unlock their economic power, ensuring that every neighborhood in Chicago has quality affordable housing and everyone feels welcome. For more information, visit www.thecha.org