This will be so great to see gone
Long-neglected house to be razed as Duluth ramps up fight on blight
I saw the above headline on the DNT website and thought, “I hope it’s that house on Mesaba.” Turns out, it is the house I was thinking of. Glory be!
Thanks to Mayor Ness and anyone else involved in getting this property cleaned up. If Duluth were some kind of Sims game, I’d say my happiness rating goes down just a little every time I drive by this house.
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llinmpls
about 5 years agoI grew up in the Jackson neighborhood next to Munger Terrace and I think every day of my life that house has looked like that - I'm 50. Kudos to Mayor Ness and the rest for making this happen. Is there a list of the other houses they are taking down?
BadCat!
about 5 years agoI thought the same thing! I can't believe how long that thing has been sitting there half-finished. Does anyone know what the story is? I always imagined an older couple trying to renovate, wife dies, husband tries to finish the work but is getting on in years.
NateL
about 5 years agoI'm curious if there is a list as well. My wife and I are still trying to deal with Abandonment Issues and Raccoons next door.... Great news that this is getting underway.
baci
about 5 years agoI've been the victim of the owner of this property. He had another property which sat dormant and neglected next to my home for years as well. After pressure from the city, due to inspection violations, he sold it. He's a bitter crank with no thought for his community. When he didn't like our offer, he sold it out of spite to a landlord who turned it into college rental. Luckily, this landlord is local and responsible. But the original owner has nothing but disregard for our town, public safety and his neighbors. I'm glad that the next-door neighbor at this property is getting some relief. Cheers to the city for dealing with obviously abandoned properties.
edgeways
about 5 years agoSounds good. Now we need low- and moderate-priced housing to replace it.
Jake
about 5 years agoWait! I'll buy it. I promise I'll finish it! I swear.
Claire
about 5 years agoBaci, I noticed that house next to you doesn't look like a jungle anymore. I wonder if this guy has hoarder issues? Glad the city is finally doing something about such properties!
topofthehillman
about 5 years agoDon't we wish Beverly. I live near this house and do hope this time it will be taken care of. I've seen every mayor of Duluth have the same press conference in the property's yard, and yet nothing ever gets done. We'll see.
Paul Lundgren
about 5 years agoApparently the house is coming down any minute now. [img]https://2b9sqw2iiqxr36ntqa1exnal-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/comments/mesaba-ave-house-comment-ness.jpg[/img]
kate y
about 5 years agoMayor Ness et al, this deserves a spot on someones' office wall, just one of the great accomplishments during your term(s)! I hope someone captured a photo of the razing; frame it with pride! Thank you all!