City of Elkins Finalizes Purchase of Four Seasons Building
ELKINS, W.Va. — May 8, 2025 — On Thursday, May 8, the City of Elkins completed the purchase of the building known as the Four Seasons. As outlined in a prior agreement with property owner Don Smith, the final purchase price was $135,000. On the advice of legal counsel and as stipulated in this agreement, the City of Elkins could not finalize the purchase until all tenants had vacated the premises.
The following is a timeline of key recent events:
- December 31, 2024: The property manager, with assistance from area law enforcement, served all building residents with notices to vacate.
- April 15, 2025: The property manager requested that the City of Elkins disconnect water service to the building, citing the removal of internal water piping. Water service was terminated the same day, as requested.
- April 16, 2025: City of Elkins Code Enforcement notified the property owner that water service would have to be reestablished within 48 hours to avoid condemnation of the building as “unfit for human habitation” under §108.1.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).
- April 22, 2025: After verifying that the water service had not been reestablished, City of Elkins Code Enforcement, supported by the Elkins Police Department, posted the building with notices of condemnation as required under IPMC §108.1.5. and verified that all occupants had vacated the premises.
- May 8, 2025: The City of Elkins finalized the purchase of the Four Seasons building following confirmation that all former tenants had permanently vacated the premises.
The City of Elkins will release additional information about the next steps concerning the Four Seasons as it develops a plan for this property.
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