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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4h

Rehabs in Benton Park West tend to be of longer vacant properties compared to some of the nearby neighborhoods where gentrification is further along. But there is more direct displacement underway, and the n'hood could use an aggressive affordable housing plan to ensure lower income can remain.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4h

The latest single-fam conversion in Benton Park West is an 1895 brick baller. Adjacent to a single-fam from the same year.

A two story red brick two family under renovation next to a thinner but slightly taller red brick home. A dumpster is on the street.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 5h

It’s Benton Park West Wednesday! And it’s a rehab-a-rama as usual. City records have these brick ballers as 1900 to 1908 builds.

2 story red brick four-fam under renovation to on with a dumpster in front.

A two-story corner brick split-use and attached residence under rehab.

2 story red brick corner split-use under renovation. Especially nice cornice and brick detailing.

Two story red brick four-fam building under renovation. Recent fire damage can be seen on the second floor.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 9h

Oops; I posted the wrong pic in upper right for the home on Olive in the redeveloped Gaslight Square area listing for $700K. The correct one is below. The other one lists for $475K and is on the edge of the nearby, super-interesting Westminster Place redevelopment. Will do a thread on that later.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 10h

People are sayin!

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 11h

So there is a short 2 block Saint Louis Street in Nashville not far from downtown. No sidewalks and low pop. density. The 1915 home under reno in this March streetview is done and now listing for $590,000. $5K price cut; but no thanks!
www.zillow.com/homedetails/...

March 2025 Google streetview of small 1.5 story wood frame homes with front yards but no sidewalk. A home in the middle with white siding is under renovation and has some construction material by the street.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

🤔 I wonder if it's CDA supported.

STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

And the senior condos are "coming soon" at $425,000.
www.estately.com/listings/inf...

6000 Washington Ave #101, St Louis, MO 63112 | Estately 🧡 | MLS# 25065615

6000 Washington Ave #101, St Louis, MO 63112 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,230 sqft apartment coming soon at $425,000. MLS# 25065615.

www.estately.com

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

A rental listing for that new infill two-fam just posted:
3 bed, 2 bath for $2,200/mo.
www.zillow.com/homedetails/...

www.zillow.com

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

ha... I'm posting later on a home for sale on that street!

STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

lol SLDC doesn't care about compliance. Nor the BoA, really.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder what's going on on St. Louis Ave in Nashville.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

Nashville is rather hot. Nashville Ave, that is, in Hi-Pointe/Dogtown. Stumbled across this infill two-fam underway (on left). On right, is a 2025 streetview of two new homes flanking a renovated 1905 home. One of the newbs is a tear-down and replace, the other true infill. 2012 streetview below.

Two connected 2.5 story homes on a corner lot with white exterior siding and black trim. Steps lead up to one unit; the other is accessed on the other side. A portion of a circa 1905 brick home can be seen adjacent.

A circa 1.5/2 story 1905 frame home with green siding is flanked by two circa 2021 homes with blue siding. Retaining walls in the front with steps leading up to the homes.

2012 streetview of the location above. An older 1.5 story white frame on right has since been replaced with a larger new home and the vacant lot on left has been filled in with a new home. The yellow 1/1.5 story hom ein middle has been renovated.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 2d

Feels like we've been in a particularly bad stretch of regional carmageddon with numerous fatalities, severe injuries and assaulted buildings. You can't even shop inside a bookstore these days without fear of death by vehicular attack.
www.ksdk.com/article/news...

Wrong-way crash on I-170 kills 2, triggers traffic backup near St. Louis

An SUV was on its roof with all of its windows busted out, according to 5 On Your Side crew on the scene near I-70.

www.ksdk.com

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 2d

It looks like they may have a pop-up if you will for this fall.... there's some prep work going on and a vintage airstream. Will see what long term plans may be.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 2d

C’mon,clouds. Bring us some rain.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 2d

The Missing Middle infill townhome project on Tower Grove Ave in FPSE is moving along. Brickwork is well underway on the Vista Ave side and includes a touch of detail.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Missing Middle Monday! A couple new infill examples in Skinker-Debaliviere. On left, a two-fam has been recently completed. A 2-fam building permit also has been issued for the adjoining vacant lot. On right, a 3 unit condo building targeting owners 55+ is wrapping up.

Two story brick two-family with a vacant lot next door that may soon be filled in with a similar two-family.

Two story red brick building under construction on a corner.

The rear of the site has a three bay parking garage off the alley.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 3d

Post tornado streetview scenes on N. Kingshighway (July).

Wayman AME and multifams on left. Nearby, San Remo apartments and Soll's Market have been issued renovation permits.

Large brick Wayman AME with significant damage and boarded up windows fronting Kingshighway. 2.5 story brick multifamilies across the street fronting Fountain have damage with board up windows and some with tarps.

Circa 1925 brick 6 story San Remo apartment building with some boarded up windows.

Circa 1929 two-story brick commercial building with significant damage. SOLL'S GATEWAY MARKET sign across the middle of the building. The building is fenced off.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4d

There's a Streetview of Centennial Church now, too, but that's too 💔💔 to post.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4d

Soldan High on Union is offline this school year due to the tornado. Old Euclid School was vacant and got hit hard. On bottom row are streetviews of damaged residences on Euclid near Euclid School.

Boarded up windows throughout the three story bastion of brick beauty.

Severe roof damage visible on the 3-4 story brick school.

Severe damage to a row of two story brick buildings. A ladder with a worker is visible on one... a sign of hopeful recovery.

Severe damage to a row of brick residences.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4d

More post-tornado Google streetview coverage is popping up. Some as recent as September. Here's just a small sampling of multi-family brick baller oldies that have been sidelined with tenants displaced.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a Streetview from better days.

August 2021 Streetview of the same scene looking down Westminster from Union. Shady street trees, leveled by the May tornado, obscure much of the view.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4d

The "shit" is on Streetview now.

July 2025 Streetview looking down Westminster from Union, two months after the May tornado. Severe damage to homes and apartment building visible.

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STLrainbow @stlrainbow.bsky.social · 4d

that area back there just yards from busy S. Jefferson somehow feels like a step back in time.

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