The 10 most interesting neighborhood scoops from January 16, 2026
Ranked from 259 total scoops using AI
An emergency demolition order is in place for 320 S 41st St, owned by Billy Joe and Beverly Joan Jackson, to tear down a vacant two‑story former residence built around 1900. The asbestos permit lets regulated asbestos‑containing material (RACM) remain in place during demolition and requires Aesthetic Industrial Contracting to keep materials wet, containerize and dispose of debris daily (about 6 cubic yards) at WM Outer Loop Landfill, treat all demolition debris as RACM, and avoid using track vehicles on the debris. The record lists 3,557 sq. ft. of friable ACM, with work scheduled from 12/23/2025 to 01/23/2026 — so expect a careful, wet‑and‑contained teardown rather than a smash‑and‑dash.
MMY US Inc. has submitted a commercial foundation‑only permit for 716 Marshall St. to install a 17,250‑square‑foot crawl space foundation for a four‑story, 68‑unit modular multifamily building. Owner City Development Group LLC lists the project value at an estimated $750,000, with KIBS and site placement approvals already granted and the builder proceeding at risk while foundations go in.
Romanoff Heating & Cooling is signed on to outfit the HVAC for a new four-story apartment building at 605 Ballard St for owner 310 Nulu Partners BMF I LLC, with the work valued at an estimated $464,265. The permit covers HVAC for 44 living units and corridors using split-system heat pumps with ductwork above the ceiling, condensers on the roof and a dedicated mechanical room, while the parking garage beneath is 100% open‑air and requires no mechanical venting (permanent ladder access will be provided for inspections).
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