An Update On Washington University Housing（英文）

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Historical September–October 2015 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

As reported previously, Parallel Properties, a for-profit arm of Washington University, has been renovating 11 multifamily buildings in our neighborhood.

As recipient of historic district tax credits, the properties will be on the tax rolls for at least 5 years and anyone can seek to be a tenant.

The buildings now have occupants and their exteriors show c o n s i d e r a b l e enhancement. Several SDCC staff and members of the Delmar Committee and the Housing C o r p o r a t i o n board toured two of the rehabbed units.

We saw a 2-bedroom and a studio.

The units had state of the art appliances, including washer and dryer.

There were new wood floors and each unit had a large kitchen area.

The units featured contemporary decor.

The rents are based on square footage and most tenants will also pay for gas and electricity.

The studio we saw rented for $770 and the 2 bedroom for $1144.

On another front, most of us have noted the demolition of a single story housing complex at the southeast corner of McPherson and Des Peres.

This type of building has been known to old timers as a ranchette. Washington University owned this complex as well as two across the street. Problems with underground sewer and electric made the complex too costly to repair.

It had been housing for Wash U students.

According to Mary Campbell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate at the university, the lot will be maintained as a vacant lot, and would be available to the neighborhood for special events. Ms. Campbell also said that the university will continue to use its other ranchettes for housing.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2015.

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Original source: SD_Times2015_09.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.