GOLDMAN FAMILY BLOCK
Upper Floor Housing Project
1612-1624 2nd Avenue, Rock Island, IL
Five Rental Units, Four Commercial Spaces
$1.1 Million Investment
The block of buildings: Before (R) and After (L)
The Goldman Family Block Lofts project compliments over $12 million investment to buildings along the 2nd Avenue Corridor. The development is named after the Goldman Family who has been extremely committed to the RockIsland community and the downtown for decades. During the 1980’s when downtown Rock Island was going through difficulte conomic times and businesses were closing, the Goldman’s purchased and maintained many downtown buildings to house and showcase their furniture items. Rehab of the units was completed in 2013. Work included demolition of once dilapidated structure and rehabilitation of the existing buildings. Four apartments were created on the upper floors and the overall façade was greatly enhanced.
Interior of apartment after (L); Demolition of dilapidated building for downtown parking (R)
Investment Partners:
US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development - NSP 2
City of Rock Island Facade TIF
IL DCEO
MWA Bank Loan