Eyesore of the week

Unlike many eyesores, this building and site are well kept. However, the building itself has succumbed to a series of unfortunate alterations and updates. When undertaken, these modifications were presumably intended to address maintenance issues and to improve the building’s appearance, but they have caused it to lose its identity.

At its core, the home is Craftsman bungalow. The broad eaves that characterize the style have been removed, leaving no overhang on the gable rakes. The front porch was filled-in to provide more interior space, but the ashlar stone veneer selected for the exterior cladding is more appropriate for postwar ranch homes and does not fit with this home’s original style. 

“Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the seedier properties in Lansing. It rotates each week with Eye Candy of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingcitypulse.com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061.