Help Save 515 Bloomfield Ave Building!
As many of you know, the town of Montclair felt the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida this past week, with the corner of Park and Bloomfield Avenue being hit particularly hard by the flooding. During the storm, The William Hughes Building at 515 Bloomfield Avenue, which is home to nine residential and three commercial units, saw water levels rise over five feet, knocking down walls in the shared basement and threatening the structural integrity of the building.
The entire basement — where the electric, gas and water systems are housed — has been destroyed. Residents will likely be without essential hot water or gas for weeks.
As with many other buildings, flood insurance was not an option as Montclair is not considered a flood zone. Most costs for fixing the nearly 100-year-old building will be out of pocket, with initial estimates of potentially $100,000+ in repairs.
This building, both commercial and residential, has been integral to the community for many years contributing to the revitalization and growth of the neighborhood. Whether you’ve stopped in for a meal or popped in to visit one of the long-time Montclair residents, 515 Bloomfield could use your donation to bring this vibrant building back to life.
Links to stories:
Parking Garage Behind 515 Bloomfield Flood Video
This GoFundMe was posted by Reagan Villet on behalf of all 515 Bloomfield residents (commercial and residential), where she hopes to soon safely visit her aunt Maureen, who is a resident of the building and has lived in Montclair for 20+ years, and support the local businesses in the downtown area.
