rsb320 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Does anyone know what's going in at the old Texaco station across from Stewart Cadillac on Main? They've added on to the back and covered the original stone work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I rode past that building to work every day on the train and thought it looked like a great business opportunity. Something kind of like Liberty Station would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Looks like 2415 Main. Any way to search building permits issued without having to file a public information request? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 houstonpermits.org - but I can only get it to work with certain browsers (IE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Here's a better link for the above: http://www.cohtora.houstontx.gov/ibi_html/sldpmtsl.htm I think it may only work with older versions of IE (I've tried the latest IE, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Midori). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Yeah, the building across from the Cadillac dealership will be a bar/lounge and the building behind it is being renovated into a clinic. We should merge this topic with this one: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27327-lounge-clinic-same-block-in-midtown/#entry413178 I feel like Main St in Midtown is finally starting to kick off, tons of development under-construction or planned directly on Main St: 1. Main and Bremond - Lounge2. Superblock Park and Retail3. 7 Story Camden - Residential 4. Trinity Church putting housing on next door lot - Residential5. Bob Schultz - Retail/Office/Parking Expansion of Continental Club Area - http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26573-many-proposed-midtown-mixed-use-multifamily-developments/?hl=%2Bmain+%2Bstreet#entry4018955. Broadstone Midtown - Residential6. The MATCH - http://www.matchouston.org/ 7. Primeway Building being renovated for Interfaith Ministries - http://www.bisnow.co...deal-sheet-502/ - Office8. Saigon Cafe 2 @ 3101 Main - I saw a sign that said coming soon but I don't know if this is new or old - Retail Edited February 12, 2013 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 4. Trinity Church putting housing on next door lot - ResidentialDo you mean Trinity Episcopal parking lot at Holman and Main? I think the church is in early early talk of building a multi-level parking garage to take advantage of the additional parking needs especially of the New Multi-arts Complex going in across Main street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Do you mean Trinity Episcopal parking lot at Holman and Main? I think the church is in early early talk of building a multi-level parking garage to take advantage of the additional parking needs especially of the New Multi-arts Complex going in across Main street. That could be true, I was going off of the below, looks like it could be parking and residential. http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/midtown-under-development/ "Dan says affordable housing makes sense there for residents without cars, and demand is high, but it’s hard to make the numbers work. Trinity is partnering with an affordable housing expert, and its master plan calls for a 100-unit multifamily complex with seniors, low-income, and workforce housing plus parking. He tells us the old Midtown code enforcement site is selling to an apartment developer, and Camden and Midtown are gearing up a three-part development at the Superblock (a multifamily community, park, and retail/ commercial buildings). Lastly, Urban Deal’s Adam Brackman is redeveloping the old Sunnyland Furniture store (empty since 1989's TS Allison) into a mixed-use retail/office/multifamily building." Edited February 12, 2013 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 That could be true, I was going off of the below, looks like it could be parking and residential. http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/midtown-under-development/ "Dan says affordable housing makes sense there for residents without cars, and demand is high, but it’s hard to make the numbers work. Trinity is partnering with an affordable housing expert, and its master plan calls for a 100-unit multifamily complex with seniors, low-income, and workforce housing plus parking. He tells us the old Midtown code enforcement site is selling to an apartment developer, and Camden and Midtown are gearing up a three-part development at the Superblock (a multifamily community, park, and retail/ commercial buildings). Lastly, Urban Deal’s Adam Brackman is redeveloping the old Sunnyland Furniture store (empty since 1989's TS Allison) into a mixed-use retail/office/multifamily building." It's interesting about that quotation on multi-family. I am new to the church, and haven't heard anything in that direction. However, the church has reoccurring financial "woes" the endowments, aren't what one would expect. The upkeep of a 100 year old building and the 100 year old Historical building next door (just recently purchased) seems to strainMonies dedicated for maintenance/restoration. The Historical (Bering House) building is said to be destined to be a Multi-arts of a sort--but no residential.I sat thru a very short presentation on the parking lot use-- centered on retaining ownership, allowing the church to have free parking during church service times---paid parking for everyone else. The monies this plan would generate-- seemed respectable---No mention at all about residential living space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 That could be true, I was going off of the below, looks like it could be parking and residential. http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/midtown-under-development/ "Dan says affordable housing makes sense there for residents without cars, and demand is high, but it’s hard to make the numbers work. Trinity is partnering with an affordable housing expert, and its master plan calls for a 100-unit multifamily complex with seniors, low-income, and workforce housing plus parking. He tells us the old Midtown code enforcement site is selling to an apartment developer, and Camden and Midtown are gearing up a three-part development at the Superblock (a multifamily community, park, and retail/ commercial buildings). Lastly, Urban Deal’s Adam Brackman is redeveloping the old Sunnyland Furniture store (empty since 1989's TS Allison) into a mixed-use retail/office/multifamily building." TS Allison was in 2001. Sunnyland had moved out to Fondren at least by the early 80's. I think they may have kept the Midtown location as a warehouse, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Where is the Sunnyland Wharehouse? Went back in thread can't find location. TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) It's interesting about that quotation on multi-family. I am new to the church, and haven't heard anything in that direction. However, the church has reoccurring financial "woes" the endowments, aren't what one would expect. The upkeep of a 100 year old building and the 100 year old Historical building next door (just recently purchased) seems to strainMonies dedicated for maintenance/restoration. The Historical (Bering House) building is said to be destined to be a Multi-arts of a sort--but no residential.I sat thru a very short presentation on the parking lot use-- centered on retaining ownership, allowing the church to have free parking during church service times---paid parking for everyone else. The monies this plan would generate-- seemed respectable---No mention at all about residential living space.Thanks for the update, please keep us informed if you come across additional information. Did they mention that the parking lot would have a garage constructed on it?Also, is the Bering House the one at 3400 Fannin, that building looks pretty cool Edited February 13, 2013 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Here it is. https://www.facebook.com/CapitolBarHouston?ref=ts&fref=ts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 A sidewalk bar in Midtown, awesome! Just remember : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Capital Bar is open. http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/03-06-13-new-patio-bar-aims-to-create-a-walkable-houston-neighborhood-and-food-truck-haven/?utm_source=sf_facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yeah, I went the day they opened. It's alright. Sweet patio, and Coreano's was docked and serving food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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