Residents of the historic Mercantile Building in downtown Dallas have been ordered to move out within 30 days after city inspectors declared the tower uninhabitable.
The decision comes weeks after a water main ruptured on the 20th floor, flooding multiple levels and knocking out power, air conditioning, and elevator service. Building management says all leases have been terminated and residents will receive refunds for rent, deposits, and assistance with moving costs.
The 31-story Mercantile Building, known locally as “The Merc,” was built in 1942 as a bank before being converted into residential apartments. It has been a key piece of Dallas’ downtown redevelopment, housing hundreds of tenants along Main Street.
City officials have not said when or if the building might reopen, but they’ve confirmed the structure will remain closed until safety systems are fully restored and inspected.
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