Talk:Dingbat (building)

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  • Earthquake safety
    • I was just coming here to suggest mentioning that the structure that fell down in the Northridge earthquake was a dingbat; although apparently it was not built to code, and similar buildings nearby were not affected so severely. Might be useful info at the daunting Seismic retrofit. — Catherine\talk 03:24, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
  • Dingbats as investment vehicle: Dingbats are many small investors' first choice: the simplicity of the building, its high cash flow, and low expenses make most dingbats "cash cows" for their owners. Immigrants, from out of state or country, (who have no appreciation for the architectural or landscape design priciples of Los Angeles) find dingbats a perfect vehicle for Home Depot improvement projects. Example--Koreatown: did dingbats choose the Koreans, or did Koreans choose the dingbats? DesignerJimO 04:01, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Saving the Dingbat: It would also be important to note that not only simple gentrification and nostalgia for the imagined swinging lifestyle of the 1960s is saving the dingbat. Many dingbats are saved by being converted to condos (especially with the recent run-up in values) thus assuring that many dingbats will continue to be maintained as their new owners make 30-year payments on individual units. DesignerJimO 04:01, 28 March 2007 (UTC)