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Telegraph Journal, September 16, 2013
Another sign of optimism? Building permits are slowly ticking upward, after being flat for the last number of years. One of the permits was for a derelict building on Charles Street, a shell of a structure that was a highly visible blight seen from the highway that bisects the city. Now, it’s an attractive Victorian three-storey, immaculately developed.
“Saint John has a collection of heritage properties like no other,” says young developer Jonathan Northup, who rehabilitated the Charles Street property along with his partner Michael Cummings. “Even some of these plain looking boarded up buildings have many of their original features still intact and, with some scraping and painting, transform into stately Victorian homes.”
Over the last few years, Northup and Cummings have invested not just on Charles Street, but in other areas of the city core – including long-neglected streets like Paddock or Waterloo.
“These ‘old buildings’ are a major tourist attraction, and tourists leave their money in the city,” notes Northup. “Saint Johners should think, this is something we’ve already got going for us – let’s put this asset to work.”
Telegraph Journal, August 19, 2013
Jonathan Northup, left and Michael Cummings man the Norcum Properties truck at Saturday’s Pride parade.
Mike and Jonathan,
I Just wanted to let you guys know how much I loved living here. I love this apartment and whoever ends up living here is really lucky. You both have been great (very understanding). Sorry for the returned cheque. You were way too nice about the situation. Thank you both again for being so good to me.
Heather
To Whom It May Concern,I first met Michael six years ago when he and his business associate wanted to buy their first multi-family unit in Saint John. Since that time they have purchased 6 properties with a total of 19 apartments. They successfully renovated them while working full time. This obviously involved excellent time management skills and has provided a great deal of hands-on experience. In fact they were the recipients of the Facade Restoration Award on their King Street East building in 2011 by Saint John Heritage and the City of Saint John.
I have found Michael to be honest, reliable, loyal and fiscally responsible. He is fair with his tenants and takes pride in having a good landlord-tenant relationship with all of them. He has put successful systems and strategies in place which insure a minimum of lost revenue. He has a screening process that includes an application requiring references and financial verification. Throughout these years he has made invaluable contact with city staff as well as trades people, appraisers and the rentalsman.
I believe his character is above reproach and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Michael. It is my intention to hire him as a property manager for my own multi-family. I highly recommend him for any business venture for which he feels qualified.
If you have any questions with regard to Michael you can reach me at 506-636-2363 or email brourke@nb.sympatico.ca
Your truly,
Elizabeth (Betty) Rourke