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St. Petersburg cites hotel in Historic Uptown for code violations

 
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Published July 20, 2018

Times Staff Writer

ST. PETERSBURG — The owner of the popular Hollander hotel has been hit with a notice of code violations at a hotel he is currently renovating.

A city codes investigator found that Lake View House at 465 Seventh Ave. N is operating with 64 hotel rooms although it is approved for only 50. Other violations at the five-story building include rusted hand rails and flooring on the balconies, which are deteriorating, and open storage of an old door and plywood.

Char El Mobile Home Park and Triple T M H P, the owners of the building, must correct the violations by Aug. 10. Otherwise, they could face legal actions that could result in a lien against the property and/or a fine of up to $500 a day.

The registered agent and sole "authorized person'' of the two companies is Michael Andionades, whose holdings in addition to the Hollander include the Avalon and Randolph hotels in downtown St. Petersburg.

Since buying Lake View House last year for $2.45 million, Andionades has been vague about his plans for the building that overlooks Round Lake in the Historic Uptown district. He got a state hotel license in May but has also printed up fliers that say "Uptown studio apartments.'' Currently, the building is permitted by the city for 50 hotel rooms and 14 rooms for assisted living. It possibly could be converted to a maximum of 22 apartments or condos.

Uptown residents say they are worried that a hotel as popular as the Hollander would generate too much traffic in a neighborhood of narrow streets with limited parking.

Andionades did not return a call seeking comment.