Around Poletown East
All information posted the day I find out—not necessarily when it is announced.
December 2025
EGLE issued new permits to US Ecology Detroit South, a hazardous waste facility in the neighborhood.
October 2025
The Dan & Vi’s Building sold to the gas station across the street for $250,000. Some of the signs were removed at that time.
July 2025
The former Nowak Hardware, later Da Facility, was demolished
June 2025
The Max’s Jewelry Store sign was removed
June 13, 2025
Crain’s Detroit reported that Ron Castellano, owner of Herman Kiefer Hospital and St. Stanislaus Church, is filing for bankruptcy
April 2025
Arboretum Detroit plants over 200 Sequoia Trees in the neighborhood
February 10, 2025
Numerous open windows at St. Stanislaus Church were covered with wood this week. There’s a rumor that the church building has a buyer, and they want to complete the sale by May
February 7, 2025
Numerous Kefallinos-owned buildings on Chene Street saw work this week. Most notably, actual doors were installed. This is likely to clear up code violations
January 22, 2025
St. Stanislaus Church is for sale for $595,000. It was previously listed for $1,000,000, showing a 59.5% decrease in price in just a few months. At this time, it is still a demolition threat
December 29, 2024
The Pink Flamingo is opening a new restaurant at 5200 Chene Street, a structure that was previously supposed to house Chene Street Grocers
December 28, 2024
The former Banner Cigar Building at 2941 East Warren Avenue was put up for sale for $1,100,000. The current owner when it was put up for sale was 555 Arts
September 30, 2024
The owner of the St. Stanislaus church building said they are working to remove the demolition order and that they never received the notice in the mail. Noticeable work has been done to the church
September 27, 2024
The Fredro Theatre has been put up for sale for $50,000
Update: the price has been reduced
July 15, 2024
The St. Stanislaus church building was ordered demolished on July 24, 2023. This is the first step in the demolition process, so it isn’t on the demolition list. According to officials, “However, if no one steps forward to do something, the church will be lost.”