It was originally designed in the Beaux-Arts style with a light bay in the center, giving the appearance that the building was divided in two.

On June 13, 2012, the City Historic District Commission held a hearing on the proposed demolition of the Charlevoix.

Because the building was in the Park Avenue Historic District, the commission would need to approve the demolition.

They also said that Sachs didn't have the financial means to rehab, secure, or demolish the building himself.

After cutting the steel I-beams supporting the old hotel, cables were used to bring the building down upon itself.