Old Cedars building

[Nicholas Serra]

Yeah they got the credit. Seems to be financial issues. Gatta has several properties in disrepair. Building is also apparently unsecured. Seen a ton of photos of people inside of it.

[northside lurker]

Well, as long as the outside walls remain straight, demolition shouldn't be a concern, IMO.  It's not that hard to replace some rotten wood joists.

I did a quick google search, and it appears they did get the historic tax credit.  Hopefully, they can move ahead--or sell to someone who can--before the tax credit expires.
http://businessjournaldaily.com/5-9m-renovation-of-gallagher-building-set-for-spring/

[YoungstownBiker]

The roof had leaks for who knows how long and there's a ton of structural damage.

[northside lurker]

Last I heard, the owners were trying to get the building designated as historic, so they could apply for historic tax credits.  Additionally, though, I believe the building's owner ran into financial trouble.

What kind of structural damage does the building have that would make it necessary to tear it down?  I haven't looked at it closely, but the building looks fine from the outside.

[Irishbobcat]

I thought they were going to put some kind of burger pub in there?

[YoungstownBiker]

From my understanding, the building is in far worse shape than they initially thought. If everything was on schedule, the building would have been finished by now. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it's too far gone and has to come down.

[jay]

I've passed this building many times but haven't seen any activity there at all.

[penguinnick]

It seems as if there is nothing happening in the old Cedars building (Gallagher).  By now I thought there would be all sorts of construction taking places inside.  Is something wrong?  Are the owners (Gatta's?) still turning the ground floor into a craft beer venture?  It's sad seeing this building the way it is, especially the beautiful patio.