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Family Supermarket continues to deteriorate
10/20/2014 6:14 AM by John M
Violations continue to pile up at the former Family Supermarket at 24th and Jefferson, which has visibly broken the sidewalk as it seems to be collapsing in on itself. (PREVIOUSLY)
Sad…add the vacant lot next door and there is real potential for a great bit of old/new infill.
What about all that construction that took place a few months back? Seemed to always be a few trucks outside (contractors, electricians, etc.)
Such a shame…
I noticed that the apartment above 401 N 27th street was for rent. The first floor door has a condemned sign posted. How is it possible to lease a unit in a condemned building?
@Laura – probably a case of mistaken address or an old posting? (Or someone’s idea of a joke.) But still…all those bay windows – what an awesome place it could have been.
@ Laura. Sorry – just realized you were talking about a different address. Anyway, I think it’s entirely possible for an individual unit or apartment in a building to be condemned, but not the whole building.
This building is awesome…I’d love to buy it. Hopefully it’ll be offered for sale before it turns to dust.
@7 I suggest you contact the owner, ASAP, and make an offer. You might get it, who knows, but don’t wait until the city orders it torn down. If you’re serious, move on it immediately. I know someone else who made an offer to the bank that owned a building that was ordered condemned, and ended up restoring it (leaning building on Marshall St., you can figure out the contractor if you know the local contractor who does leaning buildings and makes them straight again).
Ask Judge Barbara Gaden about this building…
She’s related — by marriage to the family trust that owns it. Ok, ok, I know sometimes we get married and don’t know what baggage we’re getting attached to. But geeze–she’s the same judge who’s court in which the property code violations get heard.
Yeah– West End Richmond family with a judge in-law that would have to recuse herself when they go to court over the violations. Crazy.
What’s even crazier is that the extended family could make money on this property if they’d do a sweetheart (cheap) sale to a friend/relative who could renovate for the Fed & State Restoration Tax Credits.
Could be an awesome legit tax shelter–and improve our QOL in Church/Union Hill. Go figure.
Laura, I have been working with and about the 401 N 27th Street building (the Wills Grocery Store built in 1815) since 2004. There are many backstories and most convoluted but yes, there is “still” a condemned notice on the building that was posted a couple of years back for lead paint. It was never taken care of but in true fashion of the city, they do not follow through and there are other outstanding violations on the building.
I am also confused as to why a building that does not meet code and is completely gutted to dirt floors and brick walls on the first floor allows an apartment upstairs over it all?
The owner wants a ridiculous unrealistic price for the building so to keep control of it rather than letting someone restore it to its 200 year old glory.
Eric
Again… city not following through as I am sure they are required to actually contact Mr. Mann about his property to “stabilize” it before it falls down?
This could be a great space!
I really love this building. I hope it makes it through. I would buy this 100 times over if I had the money.
There has been a lot of construction activity going on lately at this address. Especially over the weekend (loud generator). Does anyone know what’s up?