Let's be honest. Aside from the deco Superior Nut factory and the antiques store building (both of which are staying I believe), the Sav-Mor sign is the ONLY thing with any redeeming quality in that photo.
There is probably some sort of "That's life in the big city" clause in the contracts that covers the landlords. As for the landlords, that's just a risk you take when you build/buy in the big city.
Is this... Po-mo?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4252966,-71.0871484,3a,75y,300.18h,91.18t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1smM6Ylew-cwEpOAjtkBefHg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
It is difficult to see the core through the steel framing, but if you go through the earlier construction pics you can see the core rise up with building, so no need to worry! :)
That's new to me. Interesting.
The only down side I can see (aside from the boring architecture) is that I think this project is why the Hobby Bunker had to leave Malden. It's not a shop I ever visited but it was still one of those quirky places that are quickly disappearing.
I do like how...