Comments on: Crews demolish Ballard eyesore

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:43:45 +0000

Did anyone file a complaint about this proposed Homeless before May 5th. I just HOPE we are not too late to oppose this.

By: Todd Raymond

Todd Raymond — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:42:40 +0000

I know what we could put there…

How about a brand new 7 story structure that will house ~300 mentally ill, drug addict/alcoholic – rapists? This will be great for the community as it will provide diversity. As well, the surrounding property values are sure to increase.

By: SPG

SPG — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:45:27 +0000

re: the Denny's lot building:

If you want this lot cleaned up, contact Rhapsody Partners:

Rhapsody Partners
3400 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: 425-250-1050
Fax: 425-250-1051
www.rhapsodypartners.com

I emailed katie.vance@rhapsodypartners.com back in March and she said that it would be demolished in the "near future". I'd say we're already past the near future.

You can also file a complaint with DPD if you see people getting in. "Vacant building open to entry" is one of the complaint options.

http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/complaintform/

By: SPG

SPG — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:40:18 +0000

You can also file a complaint with DPD if you see people getting in. "Vacant building open to entry" is one of the complaint options.

http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/complaintform/

By: SPG

SPG — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:33:37 +0000

By: Sir Camp-a-lot

Sir Camp-a-lot — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:04:20 +0000

“We need to find a solution to the poor and homeless in town”

Solution? Work farms. You get a roof and food in exchange for work.

By: Ballard_Sucks_Now

Ballard_Sucks_Now — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:15:08 +0000

I was driving by today and noticed several open windows on the house behind Dennys…and I fear that the rats from this Meth House will simply move to Meth House II. :/

By: SeattleMomsDealFinder

SeattleMomsDealFinder — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:37:56 +0000

COOL PICS!!!!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:17:12 +0000

Too bad they didn't salvage more of those materials. I bet the re-store would have appreciated those doors and windows.

By: Ballard_Sucks_Now

Ballard_Sucks_Now — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:43:12 +0000

I agree completely with DPTSC. This story sounds a bit contrived to me, and if someone is in need of a place to sleep, there are shelters. I frequently hear from the homeless who complain about the shelters – don't like all the rules – so they take their chances elsewhere. That's their choice, but at that point the sympathy should end (oh, so sorry, it's not 'anything goes' in the shelter? No partying all night? No warm, comfy broadband internet? Boo-hoo).

Breaking and entering and then illegally occupying private property is not something to be proud of, and not something that is deserving of our sympathy – especially when there are shelter beds available. This is a perfect example of the bums who CHOOSE to be homeless.

By: Stillwater

Stillwater — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:34:10 +0000

1727 nw 56th is owned by:

TRINITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP L
7403 BRAEMAR DR
EDMONDS WA 98026

Is this the house you are talking about?

By: Ballardmom

Ballardmom — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:25:57 +0000

I walked by the site today – it looks kind of cool with all the broken, smashed wood and if you look closely you can see bits of what was in the house poking out of the wreckage – a piece of mattress, a toilet, some upholstry from an old couch. I know it's an ugly, stinky pile of rubbish and rotten wood, but it still looked kind of cool in a weird way. It reminds me of those pictures my daughter likes in kid's puzzle books where you find little tiny pictures in the big mess of stuff. I wished I brought my camera.

Also, there is another abandoned house just a couple doors down. Do you think folks are just going to move into that house now? Who owns that other abandoned house?

By: Stillwater

Stillwater — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:18 +0000

The only one suffering from a sense of entitlement and selfishness is you. What is wrong with people staying in a vacant house, in the snow, when the owner doesn't care? Where else do you want these people to stay? Oh, thats right, anywhere but ballard. This nimby bs isn't going to do anything to solve the larger problem.

By: Stillwater

Stillwater — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:57:27 +0000

When did “these creeps” assault a police officer? When did “these creeps” get caught with an AK47?

By: Lost tribe

Lost tribe — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:15:30 +0000

I was there about 10 AM and some of the former residents/difters were hanging out in the alley. They hardly look like drug dealers and could barley walk toward the 7-11.

By: chopper_74

chopper_74 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:10:46 +0000

This character in the video is a regular, usually with a group, always with his hoody up. You'll find him hanging with the dealers at 7-11, Bergen Park, and Mr. Spots.
Good work BC, folks will recognize him now.

By: Ballard_Sucks_Now

Ballard_Sucks_Now — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:29:08 +0000

I just drove by and saw the demo crew getting ready to start work. It looked like they were getting a lot of appreciative smiles and kudos from passing residents.

Maybe we should come up with some suggestions for how this property could be put to better use...

But first, here's what it should NOT be used for: a place for the homeless to camp out, hang out, or pass out. A place for drug dealing. A place for bums to defecate. We already have plenty of those in Ballard.

How about some suggestions for how this property could be better used? I'll start with this one...

A Seattle Police Department Ballard Precinct temporary HQ (I'll volunteer to bring coffee and doughnuts at least once a week).

Any other ideas?