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re: House in BR built in 1956, previous owners trying to save it
Posted on 4/15/19 at 7:53 pm to Martini
Posted on 4/15/19 at 7:53 pm to Martini
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They are an old couple and the husband got sick several years ago. I know many older people who just aren’t capable of taking care of their homes and my own parents needed some work when they died. Just how it is. Plus many are on fixed incomes and can’t afford it
Just read that in BR Business Report.
I wish they would have thought about contacting preservationists years ago to help with the home.
This post was edited on 4/15/19 at 7:55 pm
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Posted on 4/15/19 at 7:58 pm to Obtuse1
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The previous owner should have done the registry work before selling it if they cared
You know why they didn't? Because deed restrictions like that suppress the value for properties like that. They wanted to squeeze every cent out of that house for themselves. It was only after they had gotten theirs did they find religion about historic design and architecture.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 7:59 pm to Martini
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They are an old couple and the husband got sick several years ago. I know many older people who just aren’t capable of taking care of their homes and my own parents needed some work when they died. Just how it is. Plus many are on fixed incomes and can’t afford it.
So, what was your offer?
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:01 pm to theantiquetiger
It’s a terrible house. All mid century modern should be torn down. It all looks terrible
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:04 pm to bee Rye
There has been lots of decent houses in Westdale area sold for $500,000 plus and the owners have torn down and built 2+ mill houses on the lots.
Probably 10 of em on Ingleside
Probably 10 of em on Ingleside
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:06 pm to bee Rye
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All mid century modern should be torn down. It all looks terrible
Not only that but they are hard to maintain. The flat or low-slop roofs are very prone to leaking. Exposed windows with no overhang isn't a good idea either.
Those houses were built with looks in mind and not performance.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:07 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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You know why they didn't? Because deed restrictions like that suppress the value for properties like that. They wanted to squeeze every cent out of that house for themselves. It was only after they had gotten theirs did they find religion about historic design and architecture.
I agree with you 100% here. I think there was dirty play on both sides. They are acting all poor, can’t afford to fix it, etc. You live in a nearly $1,000,000 home. The home needs $$$$$ to repair it. You let it go to shambles, sell it for $800,000+, and now you want to save it.
I would like to know how much they paid for it 20 years ago.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:07 pm to Chuker
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Not only that but they are hard to maintain. The flat or low-slop roofs are very prone to leaking. Exposed windows with no overhang isn't a good idea either.
Those houses were built with looks in mind and not performance.
Our climate is completely awful for that type of architecture.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:12 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Our climate is completely awful for that type of architecture.
Exactly. Robert E Lee High School was a masterpiece when it was built in 1958. People came from all over to see it. But once again, flat roofs and other designs that don’t work in south Louisiana (plus lack of maintenance by the school board), caused it to deteriorate.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:13 pm to Y.A. Tittle
It works well in the southwest.
Well, it works better than here.
Well, it works better than here.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:16 pm to Y.A. Tittle
I’m not offering. I’m just pointing out older homes take a lot of work and when people grow old in them it gets hard to do as he made a statement regarding they allowed it to get in bad shape.
A lot of people don’t have $40k for a new roof or whatever when they are buying medications, supplemental insurance, groceries etc...and trying to keep the lights on.
A lot of people don’t have $40k for a new roof or whatever when they are buying medications, supplemental insurance, groceries etc...and trying to keep the lights on.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:17 pm to theantiquetiger
Whats the address? Want to see if zillow has some pics.
Shame someone wants to tear it down, but everyone has their own taste. AP is filled with fake stucco McMansions.
Shame someone wants to tear it down, but everyone has their own taste. AP is filled with fake stucco McMansions.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:20 pm to theantiquetiger
I used to run past that house everyday. It is a very nice piece of property. I didn’t know it was that old, just that it was different.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:22 pm to fightin tigers
1855 Country Club
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:28 pm to theantiquetiger
Thanks.
4WHLN is a uppity new home building commie!
Also...not a bad guy and I hope he doesn't use one of his guns on me.
Also also; the pics online are fricking garbage. They deserve to have their shite torn down for what made it to Zillow. Looks like a bad 70s porn set filled with cheap 'art'.
4WHLN is a uppity new home building commie!
Also...not a bad guy and I hope he doesn't use one of his guns on me.
Also also; the pics online are fricking garbage. They deserve to have their shite torn down for what made it to Zillow. Looks like a bad 70s porn set filled with cheap 'art'.
This post was edited on 4/15/19 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:28 pm to theantiquetiger
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Exactly. Robert E Lee High School was a masterpiece when it was built in 1958. People came from all over to see it. But once again, flat roofs and other designs that don’t work in south Louisiana .
Roofs have nothing to do with it. There are 80 year old dead level coal tar pitch roofs with 8” of water on them all over New Orleans and they don’t leak. A flat roof installed correctly and maintained properly will outlive any shingle roof on the market today.
Any roof like anything else requires maintenance and most problems are caused by lack of.
Lee High needed replacing because it was a school that was 50 years old and was just worn out and not functional in today’s educational facilities. It served its purpose and had reached its lifespan.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:31 pm to Missouri Waltz
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All 1950's era architecture should be demolished
What about the 40's..or Frank Lloyd Wrights 1930's stuff...but 3 tract houses crowbarred into the space that one one used to reside on, that's acceptable? Unfortunately the developer has the right (presuming code allows for 3 houses on it) but ...maybe the developer will do something worthwhile, something other that three floorpans but in differnt colors
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:33 pm to Martini
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Roofs have nothing to do with it. There are 80 year old dead level coal tar pitch roofs with 8” of water on them all over New Orleans and they don’t leak. A flat roof installed correctly and maintained properly will outlive any shingle roof on the market today.
Any roof like anything else requires maintenance and most problems are caused by lack of.
Lee High needed replacing because it was a school that was 50 years old and was just worn out and not functional in today’s educational facilities. It served its purpose and had reached its lifespan.
Why take the chance? Any sloop in the south is better than flat.
Do what you want, asking for maintenance and cost.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:35 pm to bee Rye
quote:I categorically agree with this. Amazing how timeless most colonial style homes are, even ranch style homes. But so many homes, especially the ones thought to be unique, built from the 50's to the 70's look like shite.
All mid century modern should be torn down. It all looks terrible
Flat roofs
No symmetry
Narrow windows
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:39 pm to Drop4Loss
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There has been lots of decent houses in Westdale area sold for $500,000 plus and the owners have torn down and built 2+ mill houses on the lots.
Probably 10 of em on Ingleside
Yep! This area has become very highly sought after in the last several years. I know a contractor that lives very close to this house and he told me there were multiple people eyeing this property to do exactly what the current owner is about to do with demo and subdividing the lots.
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