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Lowry Apartments condemned
St. Paul residents are without a home this holiday season, after their downtown apartment building was condemned by the city.
The Lowry Apartments has been at the center of concerning living conditions and failed building inspections for months.
“I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t believe it,” said Chris Garmon, a Lowry Apartments tenant.
Garmon got home from work and was faced with a notice explaining the Lowry Apartments, his home of seven years, was condemned until further notice.
“I had to get all of my stuff, the majority of my stuff, and move it out,” Garmon said.
The city of St. Paul issued a mandatory order to vacate the building on Monday.
City officials said in a statement that issues with the heat, electrical, and fire suppression systems made the building unfit to live in.
They connected all of the 71 tenants with temporary housing in area hotels.
“It’s sad. I pay my rent every …
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