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Abandoned, Fire Damaged Victorian

1710 7th St
Endangered Building Information
Endangered Building Address: 
1710 7th Street
Describe the current condition of the building: 
Originally constructed in 1882, this house represents nearly 130 years of life. At some point in the last 40 years the house was converted into what appears to be between seven and nine apartments. In the fall of 2007 a fire started in the attic. The fire department managed to extinguish the fire, and thankfully everyone escaped without injury. In 2008, this property was added to the Public Nuisance list by the Board of Health. According to the report, fire damage was extensive throughout the house including roof, interior and exterior walls, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The current property owner has made no improvements to the property since 2007 and the house continues to deteriorate. It is anticipated that without immediate action, this property will be moved to the City’s Demo List.
Why is this building worth saving?: 
Clearly serious damage has been done to this property. However, it is not beyond rehabilitation. Much of the first floor, including the staircase, remains intact in what appears to be decent condition. This is a prime example of a house that, with creativity and vision (and a financial commitment), has the potential to be brought back from the brink to retain the historic fabric of this street. The damage to this house is similar to that of the Ruan House which is proof that fire damaged properties can be successfully rehabbed.
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