**Update** 401 North 27th Street – as of 9/29/10
Thanks, Eric for informing HRF of the brand new For Sale sign hanging in the window of this property. HRF staff has called Mr. Walter York, who owns the propertyl; he is selling it on his own. He is asking $500,000. Clearly he has no intention of stabilization or lead paint abatement. Our staff has been in touch with code enforcement and the city attorney’s office as well. As always, we will keep you updated on this situation.
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UTR Alert:
401 N 27th Street – Will’s Store c. 1815
Oldest commercial building in Richmond
The City of Richmond’s Spot Blight Abatement Plan was approved in July of 2008.
The owner and the city agreed upon a restoration plan, which was to be completed in June of 2009.
Work has stalled and permits are still open.
City inspectors gave the owner an ultimatum today under the approval of the Chief Building Commissioner to begin substantial work immediately or Code Enforcement would be approved to initiate legal proceedings against the owner for property maintenance code violations and take him to court. Meanwhile, on the other track, the Spot Blight case is still open and active. By next week code enforcement staff will know if the owner is moving towards rehab of the building or moving towards court. HRF will update this post as information becomes available.
*Update: As of August 2, 2010 the owner has not completed any substantial work on the property. A summons was issued against the owner for legal action.  The court date is September 16 in the South Side General District Court, 920 Hull Street at 1:30pm.