An upcoming court ruling could force three popular antique stores to leave the historic Grand Rapids Sligh Furniture Co. building where they’ve operated for more than a decade.
The court-appointed receiver over the 145-year-old former factory eyed for a major redevelopment filed a motion on Oct. 14 to close the building at 211 Logan St. SW.
John Polderman, a member of Southfield-based Stevenson & Bullock PLC’s receivership practice group, claims immediate safety issues stemming from damage to the building’s roof are estimated to cost $1.4 million to repair, while the building’s broken supporting beams are a danger to tenants. Polderman also claims the cash flow to maintain and repair the structure is inadequate…