Bad fire here. Also the site of scruffy kitty.
And on Fire Damage, contributor Faust has this to say:
Don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade, and most of my experience is in Massachusetts. Here goes. Most vacant buildings cannot be insured for fire, if it is possible it is extremely expensive. Think $5-10,000 per year.
Even with repair, before a certificate of occupancy can be obtained, the entire building must be brought up to code. This means all new plumbing and wiring systems. It is doubtful the old system of fire egress would be accepted.
For a number of reasons the fire damaged buildings, given their actual “market values”, have to be regarded as tear downs. Rent levels in most of the neighborhoods where they are located would not support new construction without subsidies.
Much of the above would apply to “condemned” property, without fire damage. Once the property has been condemned the entire building must be brought up to code.
It wasn’t so long ago that when major cities took such property for taxes they were sold for $1.00. Probably a fair price considering the cost of any renovation. Since it is doubtful that taxes are being paid, this might be a way to proceed with the problem.
A thought, if it is a three decker with fire damage to the top floor, lower the roof to the second floor. The lower cost would offset any rental loss.
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Scorched, but not heavily burned, structural members can be saved. That is up to the building inspector, depends on how much good material is left. The smell can be relieved by several heavy coats of paint.
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