From 1985-1990 PHDC completed many major rehabilitation projects renovating single and multi family residential properties. Provided 1,377 units. Examples:
- Hawthorne Villa (55 units for seniors)
- National Temple Self-Help House (permanent housing for 25 very-low-income and homeless persons)
- Regent Terrace (80 units, historic features preserved)
- Wissahickon (52-units, 13 designed for disabled)
- 15th Street Co-op (40 units, residents involved in renovation process)