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After years of being a vacant eyesore, two half-built hotels in Muskegon County have been repurposed into a new apartment complex. These are five takeaways from the original article. Buildings were unfinished for six years The water-damaged hotel structures stood unfinished for six years along Sternberg Road in Fruitport Township before being renovated as Serenity Shores Apartments. The complex anticipated receiving a temporary certificate of occupancy by Oct. 17, allowing the first tenants to move in shortly thereafter. A lawsuit derailed the original project Construction, which began in 2018, was halted a year later after developer Malik Abdulnoor was sued for violating a non-compete clause. The agreement stemmed from Abdulnoor’s previous sale of a downtown Muskegon hotel, which prevented him from being involved in any hotel business within 14 miles until 2028. The reimagined project features 83 units plus amenities Serenity Shores Apartments consists of 83 units with one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, with monthly rents between $1,450 and $2,100. Community amenities include an in-ground pool, grilling stations, a fitness center and community rooms. The developer provided financial guarantees To move forward, the developer provided Fruitport Township with a $533,727 improvement bond for necessary infrastructure like lighting and roadways. The company also supplied a $400,000 bond to cover potential demolition costs, safeguarding the township’s interests. Leasing is now available People interested in renting at Serenity Shores can find an application at serenityshoresapartments.com. Applications are also available in person at the management office inside the complex.
