Atlas Apartments 1609 Binney St

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Atlas Apartments 1609 Binney St

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OK this is not the major development news everyone thrives on ... but this little 4 plex; The Atlas Apartments at 1609 Binney St. has received historical designation "local landmark status" as part of an attempt to save & restore it. The city will contribute funds to restore it and owners plan to apply for federal and state tax incentives to allow more work on the building. Built in 1890 it is
the first known work of architect Charles Rosenberry. Reportedly it is only one of two remaining 4 plexes of this design and was also the site of the TransMississippi and International Exposition.
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This is exactly the type of development news worth sharing!
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Such a discrete building but so much history and thanks for the pics too.
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Good to see effort to save a solid building like this. If this was in the area near MTC, this would have been rehabbed already.
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$210k renovation ready to begin.
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$78,000 TIF request for a $1.4 million rehab to create 6 two bedroom units. Will be a Low Income Housing Tax Credit property meaning people will have to income qualify.
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https://landmark.cityofomaha.org/articl ... apartments

Local Landmark and on the National Register!
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This is exciting. There are some amazing big old buildings on north 16th street that would make wonderful apartment buildings. Also you're really close to downtown. The last time I was in this neighborhood, the condemned buildings were being cleaned up, albeit very slowly. There are a lot of abandoned buildings on Google, so hopefully there's some more activity in this area of town. I'd love to see north 16th street become the next Leavenworth street.
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Building right next door in front of the planning department to get a local historic building designation.
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Wasn't awarded tax credits last round and is applying again in 2019. Project cost is only $925K, requesting 54K in tax credits. Unit mix shows 5 affordable and one market rate unit.
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This project appears to be in progress again. I found photos on the North Omaha Spark CDI facebook page (October 2021) showing this rehab is in progress again. name correction to Allas per the most recent post. and more.... Interior photos on the facebook page at
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If you have been watching the progress on the 1609 Binney street for the past 7 years as I have been, you can check out LT Butler Engineers fb page. Some interior drywall is up! LINK
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