Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a settlement addressing hazardous and unlawful conditions at the Mark Twain Hotel in downtown St. Louis, including safety problems, criminal activity, and conditions affecting residents.
The agreement with property owner Anchor Point Hotel LLC resolves claims brought by the state involving hazardous living conditions, chronic safety failures, and persistent criminal activity at the hotel. The settlement does not include an admission of liability by any party.
Hanaway said her office intervened after years of deteriorating conditions and criminal activity at the property. She said the agreement establishes accountability, provides protections for tenants, and creates a path toward lawful redevelopment while supporting efforts to improve public safety in downtown St. Louis…