Hundreds Displaced as Troubled CT Apartment Complex Condemned

Flooding and burst pipes force evacuation of 200 units at Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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After weeks of flooding and damage from burst pipes at the troubled Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, town officials have condemned 200 units in the 544-unit complex, forcing hundreds of tenants to relocate to hotels or stay with friends and family. The complex, owned by California-based JRK Real Estate, has a history of issues including mold, frozen pipes, and lack of heat and hot water for tenants.

Why it matters

The shutdown of the Concierge Apartments highlights the ongoing challenges facing affordable housing in Connecticut, with a major property owner failing to properly maintain the complex and leaving hundreds of tenants displaced during the winter months. It also raises questions about the oversight and accountability of large real estate companies that receive government financing.

The details

The flooding and pipe damage worsened over the past week and a half, leading town officials to condemn 200 units on Thursday. Hundreds of tenants were forced to find alternate housing, with the town scrambling to line up over 140 hotel rooms. The complex has faced issues with mold, frozen pipes, and lack of heat and hot water for years, with tenants describing it as 'a hellhole'. State and local officials have criticized the property owner, JRK Real Estate, for its poor response, with the Attorney General and two state legislators demanding a detailed plan to help tenants.

  • The flooding and pipe damage worsened over the past week and a half.
  • Town officials condemned 200 units at the complex on Thursday, February 7, 2026.

The players

JRK Real Estate

A multibillion-dollar California corporation that owns the 544-unit Concierge Apartments complex through its Century Hills Property Owner LLC unit.

William Tong

The Connecticut Attorney General who has criticized JRK Real Estate and called on the company to provide a detailed plan to help tenants.

Matt Lesser

A Connecticut state senator who co-signed a letter with the Attorney General criticizing JRK Real Estate's response.

Kerry Wood

A Connecticut state representative who co-signed a letter with the Attorney General criticizing JRK Real Estate's response.

Zachary van Luling

A Rocky Hill Town Council member who posted a video showing emergency workers wading through water in the Concierge Apartments complex.

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What they’re saying

“According to complaints, your company has a long history of breaking its commitments to tenants.”

— William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General

“Tone deaf!”

— Matt Lesser, Connecticut State Senator (Facebook)

“It's been an ongoing issue for more than a few years.”

— Dave DeFelice, Concierge Apartments Tenant

“I didn't ask to be put in this situation. I shouldn't have to use my insurance.”

— Dave DeFelice, Concierge Apartments Tenant

What’s next

U.S. Representative John Larson has called on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to investigate JRK Property Holdings, the owner of the Concierge Apartments, due to its receipt of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing.

The takeaway

The shutdown of the Concierge Apartments highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability of large real estate companies that receive government financing, to ensure they properly maintain affordable housing and meet their obligations to tenants. This crisis also underscores the broader challenges facing affordable housing in Connecticut and the need for stronger tenant protections.