Historic Preservation Commission rips Desert Viking for Roosevelt Row demolitions

Many in downtown Phoenix want to preserve the character and historic buildings in the area. / Photo by Madeline Pado / Downtown Devil

 

By Daniel Perle | Downtown Devil

The Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission reproached Desert Viking representatives for demolishing a Roosevelt Row building last year without a permit at the Commission’s monthly meeting Monday evening.

The building, a part of Desert Viking’s Blocks of Roosevelt Row project, was located at 915 N. Fifth St. and torn down in November. A porch on the back of the building at 909 N. Fifth St. was also demolished. The property should have been subject to a 30-day demolition hold, according to city documents. Representatives from Desert Viking applied for demolition permits for the properties on Dec. 12, after the fact.

According to city documents, the company was charged investigation and double permit fees on each structure.

READ ON:

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.