tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post6885772293912804859..comments2023-10-09T11:28:14.030-05:00Comments on The Adventures of Johnny Northside: Submit Comments About 2222 4th St N Today!Johnny Northsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-57134150026375153842009-10-15T19:04:48.160-05:002009-10-15T19:04:48.160-05:00It looks like when the thumbscrews are put to Mr. ...It looks like when the thumbscrews are put to Mr. Khan, he comes around. At least the outside looks a lot better than it did previously, and certainly not worthy for demolition.<br /><br />To anon 5:39 - What does a bad looking house have to do with overall trust? I mean, does this guy know the neighborhood is now keeping track of him? Or is he expected to just think, because so much of Hawthorne has been this way for years, that he needs to change now?<br /><br />I'm not saying whether he is trustworthy or not, but that your argument to say he's not to be trusted because of a bad looking house is a little flawed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-72765391979680920352009-10-15T18:55:48.608-05:002009-10-15T18:55:48.608-05:00to Anon 5:39 PM: no, they city does not always te...to Anon 5:39 PM: no, they city does not always tell the neighborhood what houses need to be torn down, there are people in the neighborhood group that are looking for more houses for the city to target, and they scream until action is taken. They want more houses torn down, and do not care that we have to pick up the tab for the lost property tax revenue, or demolition costs. There is no rehabilitation for property owners in their plan, just target them until its torn down.<br /><br />Slummy landlords or politically predatory neighbors; its hard to tell who the real criminals are these days when both can make a simple life a living hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-61659082168419763102009-10-15T17:39:33.847-05:002009-10-15T17:39:33.847-05:00Since my house is well maintained, the city would ...Since my house is well maintained, the city would have no need to tear my house down. If Mr. Kahn really cared, he would have had the rehab done in time. Over the last year I have called 311 numerous times on his rehab project. Mostly for having a ton of garbage laying around and not shoveling his sidewalk. <br /><br />Mr. Kahn has a proven track record of not giving a damn about the neighborhood. All you have to do is walk down the street and look at 2135 4th St N. Another clear examply of why he should not be trusted.<br /><br />For the person that thinks we tell the city to tear down houses, I really think they should check their facts. They informs us of the properties that need to be torn down. We just put our voice behind them. Furthermore, if people would take some pride in their properties, including renters, these places would never get this bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-91927014764593409772009-10-15T15:28:51.377-05:002009-10-15T15:28:51.377-05:00Hi, Dyna here. I was over and had a look at 2222 t...Hi, Dyna here. I was over and had a look at 2222 today. It looks like there's been a flurry of activity lately to make the place look neat, judging from the new sod and fresh from the nursery flowers. But there's still a pallet of unlaid sod in the backyard for starters. Inside, there's a lot of unfinished work, attested by the fact that none of the permits have been closed. The garage doors don't look to have been replaced either.<br /><br />The city should have never given an extension to rehab this property to begin with- clearly a proper rehab would have cost at least twice what the property will ever be worth. But MK has made some effort, so I suspect the city will give him more time to screw up some more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-35471108727290814372009-10-15T14:24:22.523-05:002009-10-15T14:24:22.523-05:00wtf is wrong with you guys? This house surely doe...wtf is wrong with you guys? This house surely doesn't look like it needs to be torn down. You only want to tear this property down based on the person who owns it. Tearing down S**T doesn't solve problems. Hell it's about to be cold outside and I'm sure some family would love to be here and call it a place of domain or refuge. I'm sick and tired of you telling mf's to tear down houses, why don't you tear yours down! By the way how much did you sell your first house for JNS? I'm sure somebody wiped your hands clean for a nice price!<br /><br />Your the real Pimp!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-82535108492429207572009-10-15T12:25:24.257-05:002009-10-15T12:25:24.257-05:00@ JNS Reader: I can't find the § key on my ke...@ JNS Reader: I can't find the § key on my keyboard!Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-57508474484824033272009-10-15T12:19:59.671-05:002009-10-15T12:19:59.671-05:00In terms of the $115,000 supposedly invested towar...In terms of the $115,000 supposedly invested towards repairs:<br /><br />The restoration agreement between Mr. Khan and the city of Minneapolis has the city estimating the cost of repairs at roughly $130,000.<br /><br />The rehab estimates break down as follows:<br /><br />1. House finishes $25,000 (includes sheet rock, mud, tape, texture of ceiling, paint interior and exterior, interior doors, wood trim around doors, windows and baseboard, hardware for doors and windows, bathroom cabinets and mirrors and exhaust fan, closets, window blinds and handrails, insulation etc.)<br />2. Garage, including doors $1,500 (Repair and or replace the two car garage doors)<br />3. Roof $12,000 (repair and replace shingles, roof rafter (or roof replacement) and chimney repairs)<br />4. Siding - Stucco $8,000 (paint and repairs only)<br />5. Plumbing $8,000 (bathroom, kitchen, and hot water heater estimate by Presto Plumbing.)<br />6. Doors and Windows $6,400 (Replace and repair as needed)<br />7. Electric $7,500 (Complete electrical work by Southside Electric)<br />8. Heating $8,000 (one furnace plus duct work)<br />9. Cabinets and appliances $2,000 (for kitchen)<br />10. Flooring $10,000 (Vinyl in bathrooms and kitchen and the rest of the house to have carpet)<br />11. Trash and debris removal $2,000<br />12. Foundation repair $10,000 (to secure foundation from water leaks and concrete repair as needed)<br />13. Miscellaneous $4,600 (Includes landscaping, walk ways and yard cleanup)<br />14. Additional code compliance work $10,000 (Roof rafter (or roof replacement), and chimney repairs, rear stairs, rim joist area that is rotten, replacement of the basement slab, removal of the existing asbestos furnace)<br /><br />Estimated cost of rehabilitation +/-10%=$115,000 to $125,000<br /><br />This is from the restoration agreement between Khan and the city. It is unclear whether this is Khan's plan or what the city said he needed to do. What is undisputed, however, is that Khan did sign this agreement and should therefore be bound to its terms and held accountable now that he has not complied.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-92125831247768179082009-10-15T12:10:07.713-05:002009-10-15T12:10:07.713-05:00Do you mean this? § Try typing § wherever you want...Do you mean this? § Try typing § wherever you want that to appear.JNS Readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-42772544118373039032009-10-15T10:48:56.533-05:002009-10-15T10:48:56.533-05:00Tear this place down. The murdered body of Annshal...Tear this place down. The murdered body of Annshalike Hamilton was found in the garage here. I know the murder can't be blamed on Mr. Kahn or anything, but there was a lot of graffiti in the garage and rumors of it being a party spot last fall, so I believe it was never secured. Bottom line, he's a no account slumlord.Jordan Proudnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-20374993611111624982009-10-15T10:11:27.778-05:002009-10-15T10:11:27.778-05:00So, if I am a "shady" person and need a ...So, if I am a "shady" person and need a crib...I call Mr. Kahn?<br /><br />MONTANAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-79806309084712849282009-10-15T08:09:19.435-05:002009-10-15T08:09:19.435-05:00So Kahn is telling the city that he made $100,000 ...So Kahn is telling the city that he made $100,000 in improvements on a property he paid $21,000 for last year? I realize he isnt that best business man out there but any half intelligent "investor" wouldn't put more into a property than what they could cash flow or get in return by selling.<br /><br />I Would love to see the reciepts for all the legal, documented 'up to code' work that was done on this property. As an agent I see far too many active properties that have been flipped or rehabbed by people who do not have a clue as to what they are doing. There needs to be a stronger presence with building codes and authority and tougher guidelines for how many properties an investor can hold and what he is doing with the properties he/she currently ownes. It's easy to buy up 10 properties for under $200,000 but what are you doing with them after you buy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-45396586500581988852009-10-14T19:17:09.346-05:002009-10-14T19:17:09.346-05:00I have a bad feeling about this motion on Friday. ...I have a bad feeling about this motion on Friday. The city is bound by the building code and city ordinances. They are fairly weak when it comes to what is requried. In my conversation with a Councilmember, I didn't get a good feeling about this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-44439693516530596822009-10-14T18:54:40.533-05:002009-10-14T18:54:40.533-05:00Hawkman - as always - you're doing an awesome ...Hawkman - as always - you're doing an awesome job on this blog. <br /><br />Way to knock it out and keep us informed & entertained. <br /><br />I mean, for goodness sake, ANYTHING to keep us from actually having to do REAL WORK!Jordan Neighbornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-9308325844934550192009-10-14T17:48:21.382-05:002009-10-14T17:48:21.382-05:00Hawkman - Just say "Sec." instead of S (...Hawkman - Just say "Sec." instead of S (Bold).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com