Homeowners sue Astoria over historic repairs The owners say there should be disclosures about buying historic homes and financial support to make repairs. ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — The owners of a historic house have sued the city of Astoria to force the approval of window replacements over the objections of the Lower Columbia Preservation Society. Thomas and Priscilla Levy retired, bought the house in August and moved to the small city on the Columbia River and near the Pacific Ocean from Portland, Oregon, The Astorian reported.