Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Wrecking Cincinnati, 1/27/09

908 Grand Avenue, East Price Hill
Multi-family
DOB: 1900
Died: December 2008
Cause of death: Severe water damage to the structural integrity, combustible storage on site, concrete damage, failing roof, broken and missing windows, heavy vandalism and vagrancy. The building was condemned in January 2005.

In 2006, the owner began work on painting the exterior and installing new mechanicals, and applied for a Vacated Building Maintenance License. For some reason, work stalled and a criminal complaint was filed. It was declared a public nuisance in April 2007.

In August 2008, the owner pled no contest to the charges and was fined $200, plus court costs. A new owner emerged, purchasing the property for $12,800. There is no record of any work on the property since then. The structure was razed by the City.