A plan to expand a 1910 house in an area of town known as “Gypsy Grove” has some neighbors unsettled, but they will have at least one more month to come up with a solution, or reconcile themselves with the addition. Jacob Weisfeld, who is currently a junior attending UT-Austin, purchased the house at 610 […]
Heritage Neighborhood Association
The Heritage Neighborhood comprises the area bounded by 38th Street on the north, Guadalupe Street on the east, North Lamar on the west, and 29th Street on the south.
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Neighbor’s garage won’t stop duplex, says board
A neighborhood association bid to overturn a building permit based on a neighbor’s garage lost an appeal at the Board of Adjustment last week. The board voted 6-1 to deny the appeal, with Board Member Stuart Hampton voting in opposition. Board Member Will Schnier summed up the case. “So the permit of the proposed house is […]
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Landmark Commission gives 1928 bungalow month-long reprieve
The Historic Landmark Commission put off a proposed demolition last week, granting at least another month to a Heritage Neighborhood bungalow. Ed Lopez would like to tear down his 1928 bungalow at 2910 Rio Grande Street in order to make way for a bigger house for his family. Lopez has owned the house since […]