Back in March, we wondered what the renovation of the former check cashing place at 22nd & Saint Albans would ultimately look like when complete. At the time, we worried that the rear and third-floor addition would receive some sort of sheathing that would clash with the original brick which was preserved. It seems our worries were founded.

Back in March

Current view

Closer look

From the north

Sure, it’s better than stucco. But not by much. Then again, it’s sure nice to see this building come back into active use. Then again, we sure wish the owners preserved the commercial use.

Any ideas for a better material the owners could have used here?