Article: Rogers Park landlord taps $750,000 to rehab buildings

More than $750,000 in renovation is planned for two Rogers Park apartment buildings that were sold just before the end of 1988.

The 50-unit courtyard building at 1200 W. Sherwin, known as the Breakers, and the 27-unit structure at 6301 N. Kenmore were purchased by Capstone Partners for $2.23 million.

Capstone said renovation plans include extensive landscaping, new concrete sidewalks, new storms and screens, updated kitchens and baths, and restored hardwood floors.

The seller of both buildings, Earl Niemoth of Create Inc., has put $300,000 into the buildings since he bought them four years ago.

"Seventy-five percent of the plumbing is new, as are the

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