User:Jim Hall

From Renovate Holyoke

Jim Hall 54 came to Holyoke 20 + years ago. Purchased abandoned property at 17 Myrtle Ave. Did complete rehab on nights and wekends while working for Marvin Windows. Purchased for $29,500.00 lived in it for 15years sold it for $180,000.00 to first person through the door. Now live at 20 Pearson Rd. Built from left overs and mistakes from Danny O'Connel's churches.Family member built and lived in for 40 years until their deaths.(Moore family) No updates since they moved in. We have lived there for 5 years now and are in constant renovation. Own a 2 family that was abandoned on 20 James St. An unfortunate set of circumstances allowed this home to sit empty for 10 years. In the past owners family for 4-5 generations. An error in the deed passing caused this lapse. City wanted to tear it down and I was able to step in through the help of Building Commissioner,Director of the Health Dept and the City Solicitor' offices and save it in the twelvth hour. Under remodel to change into two family from a three. Working on it for a year in a half. Own 99% with last 1% at the finger tips of Judge. Construction Supervisor Ma.CS69770 HIC 168703. Owner Jim's Renovation,Repair and Services. Past owner Hall and Associates Inc. Most noticible work was the Victorian on Pleasant St. that caught fire several years ago.We restored it to original condition.(2nd house behind Peoples Bank) Getting ready to start work on commercial property located in between Main,Dwight and Race. Not so much interested in any purchases but to get involved in CRUSH as a member,but it's nice to see what's available.