The mustard-colored house at 2771 59th Ave. SW, on the corner of 59th and SW Stevens St. is finally permitted for demolition. A now-weathered large white sign the "Notice of Land use Action, planted prominently in the front yard for over three years lies face up on the overgrown lawn and tonight an electrician was constructing a box and hooking up special wiring to allow for construction of more units.

According to the DPD webpage on the property here:

http://web1.seattle.gov/DPD/permitstatus/default.aspx?a=5910%2cSW%2cSTE…

and here:

http://web1.seattle.gov/DPD/permitstatus/Project.aspx?id=6268407

It states: Construct and establish use as four single family residence with attached garage/Review & process for 4 AP's under #6268407)

This permit was issued on April 25.

Originally the property was to be divided among two single family houses and a three-unit townhouse. Some neighbors were concerned that a shadow would literally be cast on the playground across the street. Community meetings ensued, but the project stagnated.

According to the real estate website Zillow, the property just changed hands, April 20. And according to the website BlockShopper Seattle, this:

Buyer Name: Sterling Savings Bank
Seller Name: Gary E Cobb, Lieu Of Foreclosure Of Grantors Interest In, Real Property Described Herein Conveys, Warrants To
Sale Price: N/A
Date: Sept. 30, 2010

Address: 2771 59th Avenue SW
City: Seattle-Southwest Seattle

http://seattle.blockshopper.com/sales/cities/seattle-southwest_seattle/…

We will update as more information is known.