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Dewey 3700 (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:18 pm
by Brad
One of the old mansions is on fire just south of the Blackstone building.
KETV on Twitter wrote:Image

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:25 pm
by Coyote
The Arthur Metz mansion

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:31 pm
by iamjacobm
Brad wrote:One of the old mansions is on fire just south of the Blackstone building.
KETV on Twitter wrote:Image
The building is set to be demolished, but Restoration Exchange just said Metz family members are ticking the tires about purchasing the building.

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:25 pm
by MTO
Too late, time for another new apartment building.

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:26 am
by jelizh
iamjacobm wrote:
Brad wrote:One of the old mansions is on fire just south of the Blackstone building.
KETV on Twitter wrote:Image
The building is set to be demolished, but Restoration Exchange just said Metz family members are ticking the tires about purchasing the building.
Restoration Exchange added to this same post that Mansion Flats LLC paid about $170k for the mansion in May. Their initial quote to the Metz family is already $100k more than that. Seems awfully strange to mark up a property that much for a party interested in saving it when their agent was quoted in the World Herald saying "first preference would not be to tear down the mansion, given its history. “But it’s condemned, and is in dire, dire condition.”'.

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:34 pm
by GetUrban
With the name Mansion Flats LLC, it sounds like it was their intention to flatten it all along. :)

I hope it can be saved though. No doubt it would cost a lot, but it still could be done.

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:26 am
by Coyote
Historic Omaha Mansion Set To Be Demolished, One Man Races To Save It
Brandon Scott - WOWT wrote: John Metz hopes to save the mansion. He is distantly related to the wealthy family that built it in 1904. His hope is to buy it before it's destroyed and then start a four month restoration project. Metz told WOWT 6 News: "The ultimate goal would be a single-family dwelling, but it's a lot of square footage for a single family. The next best option would be to convert it so we would have professional offices and professional services."

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:49 am
by iamjacobm
Coyote wrote:Historic Omaha Mansion Set To Be Demolished, One Man Races To Save It
Brandon Scott - WOWT wrote: John Metz hopes to save the mansion. He is distantly related to the wealthy family that built it in 1904. His hope is to buy it before it's destroyed and then start a four month restoration project. Metz told WOWT 6 News: "The ultimate goal would be a single-family dwelling, but it's a lot of square footage for a single family. The next best option would be to convert it so we would have professional offices and professional services."
Sounds like John did a lot of work, but couldn't make it happen. The building will be gone soon, lets hope a quality project replaces it.

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:43 am
by taken
Those are great Jobbers Canyon pics!

I found this thread looking for the Metz Mansion though, they got their demo permit and it looks like they're overcoming resistance from the city council.

Here's what they're knocking down...

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Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 5:10 pm
by taken
iamjacobm wrote:
taken wrote:I wasn't expressing an opinion really. I prefer half-acre+ lots :-) A mansion like that needs more like an acre and that ain't happening.

I think it sold for $170. The issue was that a later bidder wanted to pay more to save it and the guy who paid $170 wanted over $300 to not tear it down.
bigredmed wrote:Again, if they were offered an amount of money that made it worth selling rather than demo'ing, they would have. They got offered 200k, and that was less than it's insured value.

People do what they think works best for them. The owners figured that selling was not as good of a deal. If you have the spare cash, make a better offer.
A lot more than a couple thousand to be made in a new multifamily project than what was offered. It is too bad there wasn't a push to rehab the property so the fire never happened in the first place.
I don't disagree.

Here's an update:

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Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 5:50 pm
by mr. omaha
I saw you flying that drone... Sweet little machine setup you have.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 8:59 am
by taken
mr. omaha wrote:I saw you flying that drone... Sweet little machine setup you have.
Thanks!

The thing I love about the last picture of Metz's place is how they've torn down the house but the stone is still standing.
That's a real stone building.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:28 pm
by Coyote
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Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:53 pm
by Seth
Has the owner requested any construction permits for the site? I imagine this would be pretty valuable land for apartments, and since they've completed demo, I would have to assume that means the insurance claim has been wrapped up.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:59 pm
by taken
Seth wrote:Has the owner requested any construction permits for the site? I imagine this would be pretty valuable land for apartments, and since they've completed demo, I would have to assume that means the insurance claim has been wrapped up.
No plans seem to be filed yet, you can bookmark this link to look for them in the future:
https://www.omahapermits.com/PermitInfo ... 2519850000
The sewer disconnect and demolition permit is the only ones filed by the new owners.
That isn't the first place we'll hear about their plans though probably.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:12 pm
by iamjacobm
I think it will be a little interesting to see when the TIF comes down if anyone on the CC mentions what happened through the process with turning down a buyer and everything. It seems to suggest that they think they can make more through a new build which might bring into question the need for assistance. I doubt that happens though.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:28 pm
by U R my Helix
"The cause of the blaze was a space heater in the attic. " So did anyone ever ask why there was a space heater in the attic? Was the attic used as part of an apartment or were there pipes they were trying to heat?

So many fires in this town but we never learn what happened to the poor sod who started the fire, just the fate of the building.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:30 pm
by iamjacobm
U R my Helix wrote:"The cause of the blaze was a space heater in the attic. " So did anyone ever ask why there was a space heater in the attic? Was the attic used as part of an apartment or were there pipes they were trying to heat?

So many fires in this town but we never learn what happened to the poor sod who started the fire, just the fate of the building.
It was to keep pipes from freezing.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:32 am
by GetUrban
It shouldn't have had pipes in the attic, since freezing would be an on-going problem. The pipes must have served space that was finished later and not insulated properly in the walls surrounding the space.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 8:45 pm
by Coyote
"Mansion Flats LLC" has submitted a site plan for this property.

Re: Arthur Metz mansion Fire

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:56 pm
by nebugeater
GetUrban wrote:It shouldn't have had pipes in the attic, since freezing would be an on-going problem. The pipes must have served space that was finished later and not insulated properly in the walls surrounding the space.
If it had a home sprinkler system for fire protection (I know that would be ironic) there could be pipes in the attic and with the age the original insulation could have been in need of upkeep

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:02 pm
by Coyote
Milestone Development (Larry Jensen) wants to build 21 unit apartments that neighbors seem to approve. Passed by planning board today.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:18 pm
by Coyote
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Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:24 am
by TitosBuritoBarn
I think this will look very nice!

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:34 pm
by iamjacobm
Should be a nice addition, glad it is moving quickly.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:14 pm
by Coyote
$580K in TIF requested - for "the new construction of a single, 3-story structure consisting of 24 market-rate apartment units with garage parking stalls"

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:10 pm
by ShaneofCal
I hope the remaining portico, as as photographed by Coyote, is incorporated into the new structure.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:54 pm
by iamjacobm
ShaneofCal wrote:I hope the remaining portico, as as photographed by Coyote, is incorporated into the new structure.
I could go out of my way to check for sure, but I doubt that is still standing.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:51 am
by nebraska
Welp, this slipped past everybody. But Mansion Flats is on the rise.

I'd give a million dollars for them to incorporate just 1000 sqft of retail facing the street.

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Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:21 am
by Omaha_corn_burner
nebraska wrote:I'd give a million dollars for them to incorporate just 1000 sqft of retail facing the street.
I can't tell if you're joking or serious, but if they are already building it means all the details have been planned, designed, approved and worked out. You could try contacting the developer though to see if they would accept your offer to add in some commercial space. You might need to find them a tenant or something else to make sure they could fill that bay.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:44 am
by nebraska
And a clearer image, from here
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Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:07 pm
by MTO
Descent sized building they're fitting in there and it's a shame theres no ordinance requiring retial for new construction when its this close to a business district.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:48 pm
by Brad
Cool looking building!

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:11 pm
by iamjacobm
I noticed that the wood framing has started going up. This should pop up really quickly.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:17 am
by iamjacobm
I like the look of this building. Nice to have something different than the black panel exterior we see on everything else.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:34 pm
by Louie
iamjacobm wrote:I like the look of this building. Nice to have something different than the black panel exterior we see on everything else.
Completely agree. This has a little more character to it. Maybe due to its past.

Re: Mansion Flats (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:57 pm
by Brad
Louie wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:I like the look of this building. Nice to have something different than the black panel exterior we see on everything else.
Completely agree. This has a little more character to it. Maybe due to its past.
Drove by earlier today, and I agree with you guys. It really looks great in person! I was going to stop back this afternoon when the light was better and get a few photos, but I ran out of time.

Re: Dewey 3700 (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 11:21 am
by Brad
Apparently this is now called "Dewey 3700"

http://www.amilestoneproperty.com/3700-dewey/

Re: Dewey 3700 (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:44 pm
by daveoma
Gorgeous building, but DAMN those prices are expensive!

Re: Dewey 3700 (Arthur Metz mansion)

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:48 pm
by Dundeemaha
Looks like a terrible hodgepodge of materials slapped together with no real design to me. Other than maybe an attempt at faux traditional by throwing every material used in older construction in to it