brijonmang Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 There's a structure I can't identify sitting in the "staging area" at the base of the tower. Any ideas if this is a form for the crown, or maybe a mold for the modular garage? Skyhouse mystery structure - Nov. 24.jpg Those were the modular forms for the building. They are taking them out now that the building is basically topped out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Not sure if there are any new tidbits here or not.... http://swamplot.com/the-street-shops-in-store-for-skyhouse-houston-now-under-construction-downtown/2013-11-25/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+swamplot+%28Swamplot%3A+Houston%27s+Real+Estate+Landscape%29 Edited November 25, 2013 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Pretty much looks like all the info I linked a couple pages back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZKB9 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Incoming horrible night picture 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 i cant wait to see skyline shots from the pool deck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestUdweller Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 i cant wait to see skyline shots from the pool deck I can't wait to see the shots of pool and what's in it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZKB9 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 They backed the camera up a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Well there is actually some human activity on the Alliance site today. After further inspection, it looks like they are setting up one of those white tarp pavilions. Edited December 11, 2013 by brijonmang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 From Icon hotel. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 It's hard to tell from this photo, but it looks like they are putting A/C units on the balconies? Why do I have a feeling that 5 to 10 years from now, that's going to cause a lot of some type of nasty runoff.. Maybe it's just me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 A/c units on the balconies? I hope not. As for run off stains, look at the original skyhouse in Atlanta to see an aged version of our new tower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 A/c units on the balconies? I hope not. As for run off stains, look at the original skyhouse in Atlanta to see an aged version of our new tower.Yea, I honestly can't tell at this point but if you look close enough, they definitely have installed something on every balcony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Thanks for all the photo updates Triton! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Its not like those units are highly visable. This thing is making record time. I'll bet the contractor has $ome incentive$ for fini$hing early? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Can we get ten more this height downtown pleeeeeeeeeease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I think I forgot to post this back on Dec 17th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) I walked by this area last night and it has a completely different feel. Once this, plus Alliance, plus Holiday Inn is ready, we will have a nice walking avenue from downtown to Midtown. It is not perfect, but it no longer feels like a no man's land. Also, I think the renovation of Central Square Plaza will help boost security on the Midtown side. All of the surface lots right along Main that are not being taken up by these developments have been resurfaced and the sidewalk maintains a wide walking path with lush landscaping. Additionally, new train lines going in will make this place more accessible and more useful. I'm really liking what is happening to this part of downtown. Finally, Midtown along main street has lots of development coming with Q1 2014 starts or already under construction. Heading north to south: - Central Square Plaza (not directly on Main but close)- 6 Story Alliance Apartments on former Fire Museum Site- Park + Retail + 7 Story Camden Apartments on Superblock- Renovation of 3001 Main Street (Crime Stoppers Location)- Cafe Helene across from HCC Main Building and Next to 3001 Main- The MATCH - Independent Arts Collaborative - Mid Main - Apartments + 30,000 sq ft retail- Alliance Residential next to Continental Club Main street is coming up. Edited December 25, 2013 by DrLan34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 From Monday December 23rd: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 - 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The ac units are highly visible to the tenants who live there and want to go sit on the balcony and chill, which is what matters. They may not want to hear the hummm of the ac unit while on their balconies. That's not a cute look, especially for entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellyHoustonian Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Opens up for tenants in May 2014.Prices for a 1 br run about 1600-2000 depending on square footage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Opens up for tenants in May 2014.Prices for a 1 br run about 1600-2000 depending on square footageFor a place that has an a/c unit on the balcony? Ha! Where do they normally put them anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 For a place that has an a/c unit on the balcony? Ha! Where do they normally put them anyway?Why don't buildings that big have water chillers instead of individual units? I lived in an apartment with a big water chiller AC, that thing worked so well and my electric bill was so low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Opens up for tenants in May 2014.Prices for a 1 br run about 1600-2000 depending on square footage This is the thing we will see who is willing to pay that price to live there. So far it looks like a lot though because midtown is booming and one park place has a lot of people living there too and they are all at least $1200 for a 1 bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellyHoustonian Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Park Place is minimum 2000 for anything. To get 1200 a month you need to go to older complexes like Calais. New structures are 1300+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Agree with Smelly on this. Anything built in the past five years to the west/southwest of downtown relatively close is at least $1300/month and no more free months rent at the start like 5 years ago. (I'm not counting studios in the corner next to the dumpster with no windows in this statement, because I'm sure someone will tell us they have a friend . . . .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellyHoustonian Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Well, I'm currently in the market, so it's been rather disheartening. I rented a brand new 2/2 in Camden Travis Street in 2010 for the same price as a 1/1 now.The specials are starting to come back. 2900 West Dallas, the new Finger property by the Whole Foods is offering a free first months rent, but of course that is on a 940 sq ft apartment going for 2000 per month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Well, I'm currently in the market, so it's been rather disheartening. I rented a brand new 2/2 in Camden Travis Street in 2010 for the same price as a 1/1 now.The specials are starting to come back. 2900 West Dallas, the new Finger property by the Whole Foods is offering a free first months rent, but of course that is on a 940 sq ft apartment going for 2000 per monthIt remains to be seen when the rash of new apartments lowers prices overall. So far it hasn't happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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