Development purchased the property in 2004, the buildings had been vacant and boarded up for two years. Initial plans were to renovate the structures into 68 medium- and high-class condominia (priced between $200,000 and $300,000), and add a parking garage – almost a necessity for the occupant target market. The project was never completed due to funding problems and disagreements between the developer and city council. The city of Cincinnati agreed to fund improvements to city-owned land. A demolition permit was filed on December 20, 2012 and was issued on March 13, 2013. Demolition began five days later. Notes Historic districts in Cincinnati Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio National Register of Historic Places in Hamilton County, Ohio Mount Auburn, Cincinnati