The water flowed for days. Estimate 1.7 million gallons. http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2...tott-flood.php Unconscionable. The building's handsome original intact lobby has no doubt been destroyed. Previous owners with far less means than DDI maintained the building well enough to avoid a loss like this.

There is zero chance that a company like DDI will ever execute a quality restoration of this building. Hopefully the improving market will produce a new developer that can persuade DDI to sell at a price that will still allow for a feasible redevelopment.