Comments on: Owner Shocked, Shocked To Find Wilshire Village Apartments in Such Disrepair

By: b

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:52:28 +0000

so what if he learned from Fertitta, we see how he is in debt….

By: W, but not George

W, but not George — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:39:16 +0000

When I returned to Houston earlier this years, I was really surprised that these buildings had survived the demolition craze. I went to a party there almost 20 years ago and they were scary and run down then with only a few residents, but I always thought that they could be brought back and made into something really nice.

Sad to see that they will be torn down and a loss for Houston.

By: JPSivco

JPSivco — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:32:29 +0000

A barbed wire fence around most of the property was put up on Sunday

By: EMME

EMME — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:39:40 +0000

Whether or not he has friends in high places has no bearing on whether he “should” be fined, it has mucho bearing on whether he “will” be fined.

Fertitta bought the property under the SomeBurger at the corner of 11th and Studemont. So far, no movement, but WE ARE WATCHING!

By: elle enne

elle enne — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:34:09 +0000

@RWB-Yes, I agree with you. Dilick’s level of greed is not the appalling factor, but his bankrupt character and how he treated his tenants is. You’ve been a very reasonable, compassionate advocate for WV in these threads. Thank you.

@Emme-Not if he has friends in the right places. As you mentioned before, he had tutelage under Fertitta. It wouldn’t surprise me if he attempts a splendiferous high rise to compete against the one already on Dunlavy/Richmond, but with white tigers in the lobby and crystal fountains spouting champagne at the entry way, because it’s classy, y’know?

By: EMME

EMME — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:12:39 +0000

Shouldn’t Dilick be fined for the condition of his properties?

By: RWB

RWB — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:02:35 +0000

Well, we don’t know yet if the replacement will be something better, but the signs don’t look good. And personally, I have no problem with Dillick’s “greed” per se. I will put on my kjb434 hat and say that the owner of a commercial property does have the right to try to maximize revenue from that property (as long as he or she doesn’t break the law). The problem with Dillick wasn’t merely that he was greedy, but that he was ethically and morally bankrupt. He acted as a slumlord for 7 years to save on his insurance, and when he was finally ready to develop the property, he used the fire department to evict his tenants–because the buildings he had owned for 7 years and which he was responsible for were unfit for human habitation!

By: elle enne

elle enne — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:35:50 +0000

But, it’s NON-FICTION. A still beautiful, but neglected property which were once HOMES, humble as they may have been, will be destroyed. For what? Sheer greed and mendacity. The sad part is their replacement will not be something better, but will be a totem of Dilick’s ugliness, arrogance, and, dare I mention it again, GREED. This is a grand project from such a small man, and quite awesome to contemplate.

By: movocelot

movocelot — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:27:01 +0000

I LOVE Hellsing’s suggestion that aliens, or the evil twin, made him do it!
Too funny.
Yet like Dumas’ stories this does have all the pathos, human frailty and drama of fiction, doesn’t it?

By: d

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:01:18 +0000

the places actually look pretty good in the pic you posted. i guess it’s kind of over-exposed, so you don’t notice how much the exterior is in bad shape. and one thing about cohen - he always kept the grass cut and the grounds tidy.

By: EMME

EMME — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:39:48 +0000

La Quinta!

By: David

David — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:28:25 +0000

Hotel? am I the only one that noticed this word?