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East Ward three-family near Astor Street fire property

Summary

Councilwoman Jackson said the owner of a proposed East Ward rental has not dealt in good faith with the family that lost a child in the Astor Street fire; the item stays on the agenda pending a meeting with the buyer.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

The prospective buyer if the sale proceeds.

⚠️Who could be affected

The displaced fire-affected family still without adequate accommodation.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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