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"Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant."

U.S. EPA

Pettigrew Street Corridor Once a former powerhouse of economic activity in Durham, the Pettigrew Street Corridor in Northeast Central Durham (NECD) is blighted with brownfields. The City is revitalizing this community through a comprehensive approach.
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The City and its partners are currently evaluating several properties in the Pettigrew Street Corridor and the Northeast Central Durham (NECD) for participation in the grant program.

Included below is a map of the NECD area.

102 Morris Street Property
Address: 102 Morris Street Property

Property Description: The 102 Morris Street Property has been used as a commercial facility since the late 1800s for a variety of businesses. The current two-story building includes seven units/retail bays – most of which are currently vacant.
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1606 Sullivan Street
Address: 1606 Sullivan Street

Property Description: The 1606 Sullivan Street property is located in the Pettigrew Street Corridor of Northeast Central Durham. The property is zoned Commercial – Warehouse Storage and has a warehouse, constructed in 1981, located on-site. Commercial properties adjoin the property on the north with residential homes located east and west. Durham Freeway is located adjacent to the property on the South.
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1901 Angier Avenue Property
Address: 1901 Angier Avenue

Property Description: The 1901 Angier Avenue Property site has been used since 1945 for a variety of commercial enterprises. Today, a local community and workforce development business operates from the property.
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311 Plum Street
Address: 311 Plum Street

Property Description: The subject property is located on 311 Plum Street, Durham NC 27701 and consists of one 4.4 acre tract of land with a warehouse, measuring approximately 10,800 square feet, and a large parking area. Zoning of the subject property is commercial/warehouse-storage. The general surrounding area of the property is used for commercial, industrial and residential purposes.
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812 Liberty Street
Address: 812 Liberty Street

Property Description: This 1.274 acre parcel is located at the corner of Liberty Street and Alston Avenue. The property is located along Highway 55 in Northeast Central Durham and is zoned Commercial-warehouse storage. The general area surrounding the property is used for residential and commercial purposes.
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Elliot Square Apartments
Address: 502 North Roxboro Street &

Property Description:
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Former Green Oil Site
Address: 1404 Angier Avenue

Property Description: The former Green Oil Site consists of approximately 2.065 acres of land located at 1404 Angier Avenue, within the city limits of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina.
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Former J.A. Whitted Junior High School
Address: 200 East Umstead Street

Property Description: The Former J.A. Whitted Junior High School operated from 1921 and is currently vacant.
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North Mangum Property
Address: 727 North Mangum Street

Property Description: This commercial site includes a 1,680 square foot one-story commercial building. Built originally in 1926 the site has been primarily used for retail stores. It is surrounded by other retail/commercial buildings.
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Plummer Properties
Address: Angier Avenue

Property Description: These properties include fifteen (15) parcels encompassing 1.717 acres. This site is located at Angier Avenue, South Holman Street, and Morven Place. This site is currently used for residential, commercial, and light industrial uses.
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Ridgeway Avenue Property
Address: 832 Ridgeway Avenue

Property Description: The property is a small vacant lot.
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Taylor Street Property
Address: 800 Taylor Street

Property Description: The property includes a 17,100 square foot facility built originally around 1900. While the site has a history of industrial/light-manufacturing uses but is currently used as a warehouse facility.
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Tucker Properties
Address: East Pettigrew Street

Property Description: These properties include twelve (12) parcels encompassing 1.514 acres. This site is located at East Pettigrew Street, Bacon Street, Joplin Street, and Bernice Street. The property is currently mostly vacant with one residential parcel.
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