The history at 628 E. Franklin

1904: Constructed as six luxury flats

1928: Divided into 21 units, later 23

1990: Foreclosed by Midwest Federal

1995: Sold by Resolution Trust Corp. City condemns. Sits boarded and vacant

1998: Forfeited to state for unpaid taxes

2000: Deeded to city, redevelopment put on hold

2002: Advertised for development. Neighborhood backs Gesco proposal

2006: Default notice goes to Gesco for nonperformance

2008: Court orders Gesco to deed to investor Azzam Sabri