Here is what it looked like before the current renovation commenced:
And here is what it looks like today. The front is covered by a blue tarp, so you can't see too much.
But the entire front of the house has been removed.
Once the blue tarp comes down, more photos will be provided.
A question for the community: Has the front of any house in Bloomingdale ever been totally removed and replaced? At first recollection, my answer is no, but maybe it's not the first.
There was a stop work order issued at some point - it is not dated on the PIVS. But it says -
ReplyDeleteSWO ISSUED FOR FAILING TO PROTECT ADJOINING PROPERTY
Note to developers, don't be a jerk to the neighbors.
ReplyDeleteMore reason why the neighborhood needs to seriously consider becoming a historic district. Bloomingdale has some of the best preserved, unaltered housing stock in the city. Pretty soon it will be chock full of pop-ups and tasteless renovations! Would be a shame if the neighborhood lost its charm and architectural history.
ReplyDeleteIt's a full-on demolition, just done slowly to make it seem otherwise.
ReplyDeleteScott,
ReplyDeleteThe house on the NW corner of first and Thomas had its facade removed a handful of years ago.