samagon Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 yeah, we need to see the ATT concrete box, and a big neon cross! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Plat was filed today. Ivy Lofts.pdf 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 This is only one block away from where I live, it will be interesting to watch this go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is this going up for certain? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Nothing is certain until there's a certificate of occupancy. Been on HAIF long? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 This is only one block away from where I live, it will be interesting to watch this go up. you're in charge of setting up and hosting the webcam then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is this going up for certain?All depends on sales 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 you're in charge of setting up and hosting the webcam then Haha I couldn't resist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Units appearing in HAR - looks like they are starting at $119K http://www.har.com/2604-leeland--1023/sale_47897430 http://www.har.com/2604-leeland--1126/sale_8569453 http://www.har.com/2604-leeland--2106/sale_50032741 Edited January 23, 2016 by HoustonMidtown 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I really don't see anyone spending this much money while Houston's economy is in its current situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I really don't see anyone spending this much money while Houston's economy is in its current situation.You could say the same thing for the apartments these customers will be in if they don't buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 "Ductless a/c" systems?So, is that a fancy name for a "window unit"? The kind of stuff that they have in places like suburban Marriott Courtyard's and Hampton inns? I find those things quite noisy --- never found one that didn't rattle and hum or just be very loud. Is that what they mean by "ductless a/c"? Or, is there some other type of system out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 "Ductless a/c" systems? So, is that a fancy name for a "window unit"? The kind of stuff that they have in places like suburban Marriott Courtyard's and Hampton inns? I find those things quite noisy --- never found one that didn't rattle and hum or just be very loud. Is that what they mean by "ductless a/c"? Or, is there some other type of system out there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Uploaded the video on the HAR listings. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wait. So every unit in Ivy is going to have an "outside" compressor box like the one pictured here? Where will it go? On the balcony? And the condensate from the inside unit will drained outside to the balcony too and drip down the building? Perhaps they will build gathering pipes and drain it for several units? How loud are this outside compressors? are they as loud as the typical single-family home compressor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I was wondering the same thing. The ones I have seen on high rises in other countries are bolted onto the building right outside the unit. My guess is that these will be on the balconies, but that wouldn't seem logical given they are trying to efficiently use every square inch of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I have an RSVP to attend their "VIP Reservation Event" next Saturday (Jan 30) The invitation states unit reservations require a $250 refundable escrow deposit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I was wondering the same thing. The ones I have seen on high rises in other countries are bolted onto the building right outside the unit. My guess is that these will be on the balconies, but that wouldn't seem logical given they are trying to efficiently use every square inch of space.How does this "ductless a/c" provide heat? Is the heating system separate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopdropandroll Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I was wondering the same thing. The ones I have seen on high rises in other countries are bolted onto the building right outside the unit. My guess is that these will be on the balconies, but that wouldn't seem logical given they are trying to efficiently use every square inch of space. Agree. These are more common overseas in units that are more compact than what we have in Houston but they can be an eye sore from the outside. Very curious as to how they plan on making this part of what looks like a sleek complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have an RSVP to attend their "VIP Reservation Event" next Saturday (Jan 30) The invitation states unit reservations require a $250 refundable escrow deposit Received this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 "College Students"Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha yeah ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Agree. These are more common overseas in units that are more compact than what we have in Houston but they can be an eye sore from the outside. Very curious as to how they plan on making this part of what looks like a sleek complex.I have looked at the renderings. Some of them have very clear "views" of balconies. NONE of them show the "outside compressor thing" that was shown in the video above. Are we sure that this is the type of system that Ivy will have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'd imagine, with ductless (in a regular home at least), you have 1 compressor, and however many room units it can support. so why wouldn't they do the same thing here? So one big compressor that could support however many units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 "College Students"Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha yeah ok Next to empty nesters looking to downsize and/or work on their beer funnel technique. There will be some that can afford it, no doubt, but they are on the "my dad sent me here hoping something useful will stick" plan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Posted to Facebook today from a realtor:Ivy Lofts (conveniently located in the EaDo area) is officially on the market and currently taking reservations for Phase I!!! It's the first micro style condo to hit the city of Houston and it is going to be a major game changer to the housing community. This opportunity is a perfect investment for anyone wanting to live downtown including (but not limited to) college students, working professionals and empty nesters looking to downsize. Actually, for some college students or college student groups, this could be very appealing. Were a school like TSU to jump in on a development like this and buy up some units, that could get the project moving pretty quickly. On a personal note, I would love to live in a space like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 There are quite a few UH students that live in the Mosaic/Montage on Alameda St. The Alta Lofts is a popular UH joint too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I have looked at the renderings. Some of them have very clear "views" of balconies. NONE of them show the "outside compressor thing" that was shown in the video above. Are we sure that this is the type of system that Ivy will have? My best guess would be that they're planning to hide them behind the railing screens. If you look closely, the balcony is divided into the usable part and a tiny sliver about the size of the compressor unit. https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12509109_743751085757007_6077075368207744219_n.jpg?oh=13b12d2816298bd7056a691cc6853102&oe=57492F8C https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12509089_743751115757004_7891471367653622488_n.jpg?oh=0cc8e62198d1cb40879344561124874b&oe=571137B4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 My best guess would be that they're planning to hide them behind the railing screens. If you look closely, the balcony is divided into the usable part and a tiny sliver about the size of the compressor unit.https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12509109_743751085757007_6077075368207744219_n.jpg?oh=13b12d2816298bd7056a691cc6853102&oe=57492F8Chttps://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12509089_743751115757004_7891471367653622488_n.jpg?oh=0cc8e62198d1cb40879344561124874b&oe=571137B4My lord! You are likely quite right! I can see what you mean and I totally missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Went to the "VIP Reservation Event" yesterday They did a quick presentation showing the various floor plans and then did Q&A. People could reserve units for $250. There was a morning event which was apparently much larger than the 2:00pm event. There were about 30 units reserved when I left with quite a few people still talking to agents. Ground breaking will be in August Completion estimated August 2018 (I wonder if he misspoke on this, 2 yrs seems a long time?) HOA fees will include ATT Digital Life home automation (remote light, doors, alarm, AC etc) Sales center will open in March Edited January 31, 2016 by HoustonMidtown 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/02/02/houstons-first-micro-unit-condo-project-attracts.html In late January, the Houston-based developer held its first major sales event, which attracted more than 100 people. Re/Max Inner Loop, which is handling the marketing and sales for the project, said it secured sales reservations for 65 units inside The Ivy Lofts during the four-hour event. The brokerage plans to host another sales event later this month. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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