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Feb 06, 2011

Reeves Center Deli Owes $350K in Back Rent

Photo by Adam Gurri. Lydia DePillis of Housing Complex reports that the Reeves Center Deli, which has been at the 14th and U location for 20 years, owes a staggering $345,044.88 in back rent. Not only that, the rent isn’t exactly high – about $12 per square foot – less than a third of market rate. The owner, Fitwi “John” Tekeste, hasn’t regularly paid rent in 11 years. So, in not exactly a surprising…

 
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