The Archdiocese of New Orleans said Monday it is on track to sell Christopher Homes by the middle of 2026 to a buyer who has agreed to keep the 15 apartment complexes as affordable housing for some 1,700 low-income seniors.

The update comes as inspectors have arrived in recent weeks at some of the Christopher Homes properties to conduct environmental reviews and inspections. Consultants have also filed requests with City Hall seeking to verify the zoning classification of the properties.

The sale of the property is key to resolving the archdiocese's long-running bankruptcy case . And while such “due diligence” measures are not unusual before a property deal takes place, the activity has stoked concerns among some residents that the more valuable complexes under the Christopher Homes

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