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The Sara Lou Cafe building at 4067 St. Louis Ave doesn't appear on the list. Hope that means it's already of the list to get some help.

Sara Lou Cafe building is already optioned, so it's not eligible for NS funds. At least that's how it's supposed to be. Northside Community Housing has been fundraising and planning for a renovation.

I was aware of the fundraising. The option kind of makes it worse if the NS money could be put to work before there's enough funds raised.

Is the Wellston Loop Station in the same situation?

Yeah, those building types help make a city too. They go hand in hand.

pattimagee wrote:So, in theory, they've got no more than $6 Million to be issued annually, which means they could realistically sure up anywhere from 60-120+ buildings/year, say they all at least need roofing, gutters, tuck-pointing, and some land grading. That's pretty great. 

And if those are really key buildings in struggling neighborhoods, it’s not hard to imagine how that could change perceptions and kickstart some revitalization.


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Theres already 40+ properties on their nomination list, though I do with they would explain the status categories: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... erties.cfm

Some cool houses in Hyde Park on the list. 

The first three properties out of the pilot of the Prop NS program are available for bid.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/real-estate/prop-ns/purchasing-prop-ns-stabilized-buildings.cfm

Available are:

4950 Wren - Which got:
• Full roof replacement
• Installation of new soffit, fascia, gutters, and downspouts
• Interior clean-out
• Full board-up and securing
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/real-estate/prop-ns/documents/upload/PropNS_SpecSheet_4950Wren_011921.pdf

5919 Ferris - Which got:
• Roof repairs: rafters, new decking, installation of 25-year shingles
• Installation of new siding
• Floor repairs, including new joists and subfloors
• Interior clean-out, board-up, and securing
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/real-estate/prop-ns/documents/upload/PropNS_SpecSheet_5919Ferris_011921.pdf

4275 Ashland - Which got:
• New plywood sheathing on entire roof & install new roof membrane
• Repair and replace gutters and downspouts; limited tuckpointing
• Interior clean-out and board-up
• Full board-up and securing
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/real-estate/prop-ns/documents/upload/PropNS_SpecSheet_rev_4275Ashland_011921-2.pdf

Each of these starts in the bid at $1,000 and bids look to be due on 2/9/2021.

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Feb 06, 2018

I think around last summer the LRA made some improvements to their online presence... still well short of something like the Detroit Land Bank tools but it's a start.

Here's their property search page...
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... search.cfm

I have to admit I was pretty surprised by how few residential properties they have in South City... right now 27 available in the 20th Ward/Dutchtown area and a few more scattered elsewhere around South City.

Do you know if it’s possible to look inside of these properties before you purchase them?… the doors are often boarded with wood.

tdfwaf wrote:Do you know if it’s possible to look inside of these properties before you purchase them?… the doors are often boarded with wood.

Yes, it often is. The office in City Hall coordinates and has keys when applicable.


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Thank you… is this an appointment you make over the phone, email, or going directly there? Will you walk me through what I would need to do to be able to see inside of a property? I M very new to this and have been trying to find information online. This forum was the closest to finding those answers.
Thank you so much for your time.

tdfwaf wrote:Thank you… is this an appointment you make over the phone, email, or going directly there? Will you walk me through what I would need to do to be able to see inside of a property? I M very new to this and have been trying to find information online. This forum was the closest to finding those answers.
Thank you so much for your time.

Yeah no worries and good luck! I think you can call the office and or go in person. I think that’s the only way. Then they can hand off a key.


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Thank you so much. This is helpful. I’m so excited to move forward in this.

I just remembered. Do I have to be with a real estate agent or can I pick up the key myself? I am not an agent. Will I need someone to let me in the home?

tdfwaf wrote:Thank you so much. This is helpful. I’m so excited to move forward in this.

I just remembered. Do I have to be with a real estate agent or can I pick up the key myself? I am not an agent. Will I need someone to let me in the home?

Actually no agent required. They just take down some info from you I think. They’re not listed on any official marketplace so there are no requirements for agents. They also have a standard offer form that you fill out if you want to purchase and I believe their committee meets once a month-ish to review. Then, and this is a little bit annoying, they will literally mail you their decision if you didn’t see it at the committee meeting online or in person.


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Thank you. This is so helpful. Have a wonderful week! Blessings to you.

tdfwaf wrote:Thank you. This is so helpful. Have a wonderful week! Blessings to you.

You’re welcome and best of luck! If you need any other advice, just let me know. I’ve only had one go through the process but it was manageable enough.


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Thank you very much! I will.

On the meeting schedule for the LRA today (postponed due to weather), the new guidelines mention Class A lots are the only classes to be eligible. Does anyone know what this means? Is there a legend somewhere? It seems to be different than regular zoning: when you do an assessor's search, the zoning category is different from the LRA property search where you look at the interactive map here , click a property and scroll down the data to the "class" line. 

Thanks all!

The LRA is trying to demolish the Sara Lou Cafe again. The city has money now. No more excuses. Fix it up.

LRA policy is irrelevant, its not like LRA can say you can build on a 2000 lot when zoning code says you cant.  

Like I said in the article, you have to get a variance, unless the lot was created before ordinance 45309 when into effect, which was in 1950 from what someone said, though I can't find it. The zoning code should be changed too.