jdbaker Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 From KHOU: "As Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 well, gee -- i wish the reporter could have backed up that claim about a contract somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I saw this on TV last night. Not the most informative report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 2 THA C Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I was wondering if something was happening to that Days Inn building because they have boarded up alot of the windows. I guess that is a product of compliance with the building code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbaker Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 I was wondering if something was happening to that Days Inn building because they have boarded up alot of the windows. I guess that is a product of compliance with the building code.I really don't understand the cities take on these building. When pressed on the issue, the mayor's office insists that these building are structurally sound, and thus nothing can be done. Yet, everyday I drive by the old Savoy (the 1910 portion) and see daylight shining through as a result of a collapsed roof. Further, the cracks in the upper portions of the outer walls continue to widen. I'm no engineer, but to me it seems painfully obvious that at least one of these building is no longer structurally sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feufoma Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I would absolutely love for something to be done with this structure. However, I'm not awaiting any modifications with baited breath. This case is a prime example that the city should be doing to constructively encourage development that spurs further thoughtful development. (Tax breaks and insightful planning anyone?) How many years has this property been vacant? Obviously, Houston had to bounce back from the mid 80s slump, but prime real estate (?) shouldn't sit unimproved for this long. Let's hope that this thing turns around! And then for God's sake please someone redevelop the old Holiday Inn site. That's a damn shame in a nutshell. I betcha' if that property were in Dallas or Atlanta a developer would've already done something cool with it... No kidding. WAKE UP HOUSTON!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 There are 4 or so properties that need help. For one, I think the Old Sherton should be a top priority. Then the Days Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I was quite disappointed in the report as well. To me, all it really did was point out the abandoned buildings (which if you lived/worked anywhere close to downtown you knew about) and provided little other information. Then again, I think that was pretty much the entire point of the report: "See? we have buildings here. They're still here. They might be here for the foreseeable future." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I notice that one of the stone panels has fallen off the south wall of Central Bank. Maybe having a taxpayer get conked in the head might motivate the city to insist on some action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Maybe having a taxpayer get conked in the head might motivate the city to insist on some action. I fell guilty but and probably true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talltexan83 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I've seen some activity in their parking lot. It looks like they have fenced off part of the parking lot and have a bulldozer ready for some action. Any news on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Is that the abandoned "Central Square" building you're talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talltexan83 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 No. It is actually taking place on the Central Bank property. Perhaps they could be setting up a work site for the Central Square building. I had not even considered that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 looks like it is probably related to this "building addition/remodel" permit for the newer, smaller bank building:Project No: 07064720 Date: 9/27/2007 USE: BUILD. ADD./REM. 1-1-5-B-B BANK 2003 IBC Owner / Occupant: CENTRAL BANK Job Address: 2217 MILAM ST Buyer: O'DONNELL/SNIDER CONSTRUCTION Address: 1900 WEST LOOP SOUTH 350 77027 Phone: 7137822238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Too bad it's not the abandoned Central Bank tower. That place is scary looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I didn't know if this fit in any other Central Bank threads, so I started this one. Please move if its more applicable as part of another thread.To the point--I saw several cars (around a dozen or so) parked on the grounds of the building as well as inside the parking garage this afternoon. A few people were talking and milling about on the outside. Also, there were 2 port-a-pottys and one of those large, red construction dumpsters inside the parking garage.Could something finally be in the works for this place? Any info?This is on the grounds of the abandoned building, not the bank branch that's almost done with the remodeling across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 i hope they demolish it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 ^^^Fingers are crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 star of hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Yeah, I noticed that yesterday as well. The guys hanging out didn't look like your typical construction worker. They seemed more like engineers. I'll see if anything else is going on today when I drive by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Sorry folks, it was a police &/or military operation (which I've seen before & the niche can verify).edit: I drove by yesterday and saw uniformed soldiers in the loading bay/parking garage area w/ plain clothed guys hanging out about their trucks outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Sorry folks, it was a police &/or military operation (which I've seen before & the niche can verify).edit: I drove by yesterday and saw uniformed soldiers in the loading bay/parking garage area w/ plain clothed guys hanging out about their trucks outside.Yep, the broker has told me that they've used this place for SWAT training going back several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 lol, wow SWAT training! That's something I would have never guessed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiPs Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I didn't know if this fit in any other Central Bank threads, so I started this one. Please move if its more applicable as part of another thread.To the point--I saw several cars (around a dozen or so) parked on the grounds of the building as well as inside the parking garage this afternoon. A few people were talking and milling about on the outside. Also, there were 2 port-a-pottys and one of those large, red construction dumpsters inside the parking garage.Could something finally be in the works for this place? Any info?This is on the grounds of the abandoned building, not the bank branch that's almost done with the remodeling across the street.saw a few men in hard hats outside the Central Bank building on Friday...is something in the works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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