The article outlines the struggles of Noam Krasniansky and his wife as they attempt to restore the historic Euclid Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, which they purchased for $1. 1 million in August 2023. After investing over $300,000 in repairs, their plans to convert the building into an event space called The Treehouse were recently rejected by the city's Community Planning and Preservation Commission (CPPC). Krasniansky expressed disbelief at the decision, highlighting the commission's duty to preserve historical sites.

The church, which opened in 1926, has been vacant since 2005 and is currently plagued by black mold and extensive damage. Neighbors have voiced concerns about potential noise and parking issues related to the proposed venue. Despite some community support for the project, the CPPC's rejection has jeopardized the church's future. The article illustrates the ongoing tension between development aspirations and preservation efforts in historic neighborhoods, leaving the couple to ponder the feasibility of future restoration or ownership of the church.