OkieEric Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I've noticed the last few weeks that The Crossing on Kirby apartments (7600 Kirby) were boarded up. Today it looks like they were stripping out all of the appliances, etc., which were just sitting around the parking lots... Anyway, finally looked it up on hcad and ownership changed to Millennium Kirby LLC back in September The address to Millennium Kirby LLC is tied to "The Dinerstein Companies", who are behind several Millennium apartment developments including Millennium High Street on Westheimer Demo permits and some sort of plan review fee for a new apartment building are out there, so it looks like something is definitely happening.... I'm going to keep my expectations realistic on the final product, but nice to see some activity around that area 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I noticed yesterday that a truck was dropping off some heavy equipment, thought about asking about it but knew someone would pick up on it! Great investigating, so midrise apartments it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 That would be my guess. Redevelopment here + something on that Coventry Development parcel on Main St would make for quite a bit of activity in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I emailed Swamplot about this and they asked for a picture (haven't been able to take one yet). A guy at our civic club meeting said it was new multifamily but couldn't elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Built 1977, these are the newest apartments I've heard of so far being demolished. (ducks as the relentless flaming begins) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not the newest demolished. They demolished the ones built in the 90's at Washington and Waugh last year, and the rest of the ugly complex will also be torn down and redeveloped. They built it as a place holder when Washington was all car lots and pawn shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 The Crossing at Kirby is no more. It looks as though the entire property is cleared. This pic is a few weeks old. I'll get some new ones next time I'm out and about. IMAG0233 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Yeah they've been busy at this place. I was surprised at how quickly they were able to make this place disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 IMAG0322 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Nice pics LarryDierker...appreciate it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellott Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) IMAG0322 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr Wow, great pic. First thought that came to mind was how ironic it is. You have the Dome next to Reliant with a dirt field and red flowers in the foreground. It can go both ways: 1.) it demonstrates how Houston is constantly changing with new construction, ideas and the Dome as a symbol of previous progressiveness that was a catalyst for Houston's development or 2.) the dirt field is foreshadowing the Dome with the flowers serving as a memorial to Heart of Houston being lost. Sorry, but this pic really got me. Didn't mean to be a Debbie Downer guys Edited March 25, 2014 by rellott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I was poking around on their website and discovered they are calling this "The Millenium Med Center". They have it listed as 378 units, which would make this their largest complex in Houston. It also says they are pursuing LEED Gold... http://www.dinersteincos.com/services/construction/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 How many units were in the old complex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) I caught a glimpse of a small rendering up along Main St. earlier tonight - maybe somebody with better reflexes can take a pic. All I can say is that it incorporates brick and was maybe ~5 stories, so nothing unexpected. They are definitely going right into construction mode Edit: Larry, per some google searches it looks like the old complex had 240 units. That's more than I would have guessed but it was spread out over 5.7 acres Edited April 7, 2014 by OkieEric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 IMAG0562 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0563 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for the pics, Larry! Definitely an upgrade for the area - I hope this trend continues We don't shop at that Kroger's often, but when we do I always wonder what those apartments are right next door. They look reasonably well maintained, but the low slung nature of the complex and the lack of landscaping have always made me think it was some sort of low income apartments. Just realized it's a Residence Inn? Crazy... Seems like it would be prime for redevelopment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 This is very close to my place ... will be a nice addition to the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm confused by the orientation of the building to the road. Is that supposed to be Kirby in the rendering and they just left off the CVS and Express Lube lots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Big-apartment-complex-on-Kirby-to-put-technology-5551102.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I'm confused by the orientation of the building to the road. Is that supposed to be Kirby in the rendering and they just left off the CVS and Express Lube lots? It appears the renderings don't depict the proper location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternativemike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I live around the corner from this and I have to say that this development would have been much better if they had secured the property of the gas station/carwash/used car lot on the corner of S. Braeswood and Kirby, as well as the Xpress Lube and CVS properties. They would have had the entire stretch of Kirby between S. Braeswood and S. Main, giving it prime frontage on all 3 streets. Also, access to the Braes Bayou trail is less than a block from there. I think the gas station lot is for sale (or at least there is a sign out front) but maybe soil remediation would have proved to be to costly to the developer for something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Old apartments: 240 units on 2 stories with surface parking New apartments: 378 units on 5 stories with a parking garage Does this mean they are only using part of the space? Or how did the number of units only go up by a bit over 50% even though it got significantly denser? Are the units much bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Millennium Kirby by russell.hancock on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternativemike Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Has anyone noticed that the gas station/used car lot on the corner of S. Braeswood and Kirby has closed? Maybe the property sold? The used cars for sale that were there are gone, the place appears to have closed up, and driving by this afternoon I saw they have begun to remove the fuel pumps. Is this being demolished and included in the Millennium Kirby footprint? If so, I say good move on their part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Has anyone noticed that the gas station/used car lot on the corner of S. Braeswood and Kirby has closed? Maybe the property sold? The used cars for sale that were there are gone, the place appears to have closed up, and driving by this afternoon I saw they have begun to remove the fuel pumps. Is this being demolished and included in the Millennium Kirby footprint? If so, I say good move on their part I just drove by and it looks like they are going to demo the gas station. Anyone have any details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I just drove by and it looks like they are going to demo the gas station. Anyone have any details? Nothing here. I tried digging around some but it's still listed on the CRBE website as for sale - not sure how often that is updated though Actually, now that I look there was a recent permit for tank removal (7/14). It would be better if it's part of the new complex but I honestly wouldn't mind a new gas station there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 IMAG0203 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0205 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 IMG_1614 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1616 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 awesome drone illustrations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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