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			.Building Navigation. History Photos Postcards Our Thoughts The history of Charlevoix Building is gathered from many internet and text sources. Though every attempt is made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. All rights reserved.					BuildingsOfDetroit.COM > Places > Charlevoix Building Charlevoix Building 2029 Park Avenue, Detroit  Status: Closed AKA: Charlevoix Apartments, Hotel Charlevoix Style(s): Beaux-Arts Architect : William S. Joy Owner: Ralph Sachs Architectural Firm: W. S. Joy & Co.         The gritty, decaying exterior of the Charlevoix Building     Built in 1905 and designed by William S. Joy. The building was first a hotel, then apartments, and later became a commercial building for various companies and unions. The building closed in the mid-to-late 80s. The current owner, Ralph Sachs, has owned the building since 1981. Since the building's closing, it has sat neglected, and its stairs have been removed. We noticed that small amounts of work were being done in an odd fashion to the building in June of 2005. A few windows were boarded up, paint was applied to different parts of the exterior and a chain added to the light court roof.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ^top