A reader first brought the former Equity Savings and Loan bank building at 2234 S. 7th St. to our attention about a year and a half ago, and at the time we wondered whether the owners might make it available for sale and redevelopment. Within a few weeks (didn't you know we're phychic?), the longtime owners put the property on the market for just under $100K, and three days later it was under agreement for $27K above the asking price. The building was once a bank, as we mentioned, but was more recently used as a thrift store and a warehouse. Per the listing, it had no water or HVAC. Still, it had some wonderful bones.
The current owners have done some significant work to the building and according to permits it's now a mixed-use property with a fish store on the first floor and two apartments above. Perhaps to evoke an under the sea vibe, they've applied a coat of turquiose paint to the building. In an effort to secure the location, they've added a bunch of metal security gates, replacing old window openings and plywood. And for reasons we're not sure we understand, they've sealed up the original entrance to the building. Check it out:
What does everybody think?