^ I'm kinda sad to see this. I know a lot of developments of this style & vintage bite the dust, which is why I think I've developed a soft spot for them (despite their flaws).
I did a little googling. There's also a non-paywalled article in the Detroit News (
link) that discusses this. It is apparently unclear if the current owner appealed the notice within the 10 day window from when it was filed. So it might not be a 100% done deal yet. But yeah, sure seems likely at this point.
I was scratching my head, because it usually takes more than a burst pipe and some asbestos to lead to a complete condemnation. I'm not at all familiar with the property or its history though. I found some photos on Facebook (form that post by the mayor) that show what bad disrepair it really is in -
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Facebook | Abdullah H. Hammoud
The complex was opened in 1967. It was designed by Harley, Ellington, Cowin & Stirton (now Southfield-based HED). It was once billed as "Michigan's finest high rise" -
Original Brochure -
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Facebook | Mason Christensen
Historic advertisement -
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Facebook | Mason Christensen
Historic image shortly after opening, c. 1969 -
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Facebook | Dearborn Historical Museum