Signs of life at the Whitfield. August 4, 2016 © Paul Goldfinger photo, Blogfinger.net
Jay Rummell asks, “Do you have any updates about the Whitfield Hotel as of 7/29/2016 ?”
A commenter from that Surf Avenue neighborhood responds on 7/30/16:
“The latest news I’ve heard, which appears to be credible, is the demolition process should begin in September. There are about a dozen individuals still legally residing. It appears they have gotten extensions to delay vacating for one reason or another. If they know nothing else, they know how to work the system.”
“Unfortunately, we’ve noticed other individuals who appear to be squatters who just come for a place to crash. Because there’s no supervision, they come and go at will. There have been an increasing number of incidents lately where the police needed to be summoned.
“I had a conversation with one of the owners. He was here serving some papers to some residents who have since left. He stated it’s been a real struggle placing these individuals. He was reluctant to say if they had a buyer for the property but did hint it may have to be boarded up first. This conversation took place back in May so that may have changed.”
MYCHAEL DANNA and BOMBAY JAYASHRI
“Pi’s Lullaby” from the film The life of Pi
A few comments came in on this subject.
July 30, 2016 at 5:48 pm Blogfinger
Jay: The last I heard, the demolition is still pending due to remaining tenants. Maybe someone will respond to your inquiry.
August 3, 2016 at 8:13 am Anonymous
Jay: there is severe structural damage to the building it self- the entire 2nd floor is uninhabitable due to a foot variance from the front structure to the back as well as multiple other issues- it has no historical significance- that has been destroyed over the years not to mention it is an eyesore if you live on the street.
August 4, 2016 at 10:23 am William Carden
Concerned
Whitfield problems continue. Two arrests at Whitfield by Neptune PD in past two weeks. This place has to go!
If in fact that property is not demolished when it is vacated and requires “boarding up” it will become a major fire hazard on Surf Ave. which has already suffered major home losses due to fire. The township should require immediate demo when it is vacant.