Plans are still on for the redevelopment of the Hudepohl property at 801 West Sixth Street, though hurdles still remain.

In April pre-prosecution hearings for the condemned property, Hudepohl Square showed Buildings & Inspections (B&I) plans for the redevelopment of the site as residential lofts and commercial space.

A few days later a meeting was held between B&I and the building owners on site. Saeed Safi, a partner in Hudepohl Square, discussed an ongoing lawsuit between the owner and its demolition contractor that was contributing to the holdup on demolition.

Public safety still being the major issue, B&I instructed the owners that the site had to be fenced in. The structure has been used by the homeless and has been plundered by thieves.

Meetings with Community Development and Planning occurred soon after, and redevelopment plans were again presented.

In the meantime, Hudepohl Square will be applying for a Vacant Building Maintenance License (VBML) until building permits can be worked out and the lawsuit is settled.

Still not known is the impact the future Brent Spence bridge project might have on the property, or whether Hudepohl Square can line up financing.

Building Cincinnati: 801 W Sixth St (2/13/07)