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A deadline has come and gone for remaining residents to move out so the new owner can begin extensive renovations.

The prospective owner, Clear Investment Group, wants the buildings empty for renovations.

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An Onondaga County Court Judge will decide soon on the new owner of Skyline Vincent and other apartment complexes that were under Green National's management.

A Chicago-based investment firm has expressed interest and signed a contract to buy Skyline Apartments and other complexes owned by Green National, according to a state Supreme Court judge.

Green National would still own the properties, but wouldn't collect rent. Walsh also wants the court to make the company pay $1 million to cover repairs it's neglected to make.

This week, Onondaga County is under a winter storm warning, flu shots are being recommended and the 50th Senate District winner is still unknown.

A judge ruled Green National failed to correct city code issues and pay a previous $300,000 penalty.

The State Attorney General is suing the Skyline Apartments and keeping the apartment's $300,000 fine after failing to correct housing code violations.

The city made an expedited request on May 10. The judge had issued a temporary order based on a stipulation between the city and the owner Green National.