SpaceCity Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 A home with historyOld warehouse, once a Sears and a med school, could get new life as apartmentsBy NANCY SARNOFFCopyright 2004 Houston ChronicleAmeriton Properties, a subsidiary of apartment developer Archstone-Smith, is planning to buy an 11-acre tract of land on Montrose Boulevard, between Allen Parkway and West Dallas.In documents filed with the city, Ameriton is named as the developer of the proposed "Village at Allen Parkway."Details on how the site will be developed are limited, as the company is still studying the feasibility of the project."Until a deal has closed, we're not in a position to comment," said spokeswoman Heather Campbell.The company also is said to be buying the 2.75-acre Sacks Paper Co. site, located just across Allen Parkway and Memorial on Studemont.If the sale does close, it will be easy to predict how the site is developed.Ameriton builds apartments, so a high-density residential project is a given. But the size of the property could accommodate additional uses beyond residential.Before any plans are finalized, Ameriton will have to decide how Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Im glad that they're trying to restore the building to its former look. And cool for the office and residential! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I agree. I've been waiting for something to happen here for a long time. Any word on the site of the old Allen Hotel that's been razed on Allen Parkway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Maybe it's just me, but I haven't heard that family name and Houston real estate in the same sentence in a long time. Industrial sites sold to developers of apartments Odds are two lots to turn into homes Industrial sites sold to developers of apartments By NANCY SARNOFF Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle A pair of industrial tracts of land near downtown Houston have been sold to developers that will likely build residential projects on the sites. CenterPoint Energy sold the land, which amounts to nearly 14 acres along West Dallas and just south of Allen Parkway, to two builders for separate developments. Jonathan Farb of Farb Apartment Homes purchased 5.7 acres on the south side of West Dallas, just east of Montrose Boulevard. Farb, the grandson of veteran apartment developer Harold Farb, started a development company of his own several years ago and has been building townhomes in the inner city. Across West Dallas from Farb's site, Ameriton Properties bought 8.2 acres from CenterPoint at the northeast corner of West Dallas and Montrose. Ameriton, a subsidiary of Archstone-Smith, is also planning to acquire the old Robinson Public Warehouse, which sits on about three acres at 2323 Allen Parkway. The structure was built in 1929 as a Sears, Roebuck & Co. department store. The sale of the building has not yet closed, said Heather Campbell, an Archstone-Smith spokeswoman. And in a related deal, Ameriton has purchased the 2.75-acre Sacks Paper Co. site, just across Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive on Studemont. While specific plans for its sites are still unclear, Ameriton primarily develops apartments. Campbell said the company may develop parts of the land and sell what's left. The seller of the two West Dallas properties is CenterPoint. The company is moving its operations, which handle meter reading and other services, because it needs room for expansion, said David George, director of corporate real estate and facilities management. To that end, CenterPoint bought 17 acres of land just east of downtown at 3000 Harrisburg. D.E. Harvey Builders and the Kirksey architecture firm will construct and design a new operations center on the land for CenterPoint. Until that building is completed at the end of 2005, the energy firm will lease back its West Dallas properties from their new owners. Stewart Robinson of Binswanger/Conine & Robinson and Bill McDade of McDade, Smith, Gould, Johnston, Mason + Co. represented CenterPoint in the transactions. nancy.sarnoff@chron.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Please, no more "luxury" apartments.please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Well, as long as it has a diverse range of units... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debmartin Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 "Please, no more "luxury" apartments.please" (quote, midtowncoog)couldn't have said it better myself.debmartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsouthtexas Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 But you'll have to admit that Sacks recycling was starting to look out of place with all the new apartments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 It's been several weeks now, but the sign that said "The Village at Allen Parkway" and indicated that the property had been bought has been taken down. The For Sale signs have stayed up this entire time. Maybe the deal fell through?Too bad... Something needs to be done with that property. It's such a great location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 the multi-family (apartment) market is a blood-bath right now for owners/landlords. I can't imagine why anyone in their right mind would build right now. But then again, who said these developers were in their right minds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danes75 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I contacted Stan Creech Properties this morning, the property is still under contract with the original developer and they don't think they'll be able to preserve the existing building.... its in a flood plain.It'd be a great location and building for REAL lofts (not the pseudo "hey we tore down a building with great history and style to build a new one that vaguely resembles something with history and style" loft), but at 5 million bucks before any renovation begins, I don't see the financial feasibility. Probably for the best. I think one more 500 unit, themed midrise apartment complex is JUST what Houston needs. Maybe they can squeeze in a CVS or a strip mall too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 This area should be tunred into a park. The traffic patterns from this site are going to be terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danes75 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 since the siena down the street is "tuscan inspired" and the one around the corner from the siena "new orleans style", i think the developer should go for something "mexican pueblo-esque". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Probably for the best. I think one more 500 unit, themed midrise apartment complex is JUST what Houston needs. Maybe they can squeeze in a CVS or a strip mall too.Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danes75 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Has anyone heard anything new on this? The properties (Robinson and the land/buildings to the south) have new for sale signs up. Used to be Stan Creech, now its Wheless Properties.Guess the apartment idea didn't pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Bummer,I had high hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Not sure if this is such a bad thing, becuase traffic in the area is hard enought without an apartment complex on the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Yeah, it would be about the same as Montrose north of Buffalo Bayou to Washington. There are a ton of apartment and townhomes there.If this corner would be developed, people could get to the Allen Parkway service road and Dallas besides Montrose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 This area should be tunred into a park. The traffic patterns from this site are going to be terrible.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>what about tinsley park?, perhaps this could be an outdoor theater to accomodate all the events being held in the park and on the parkwak, ahhhh daydreamin'.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 That's a good idea. I thought a farmer's market might work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 That's a good idea. I thought a farmer's market might work there.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>that would be an even better ideaconsidering when not used an outdoor auditorium would be the new street people hang out and a great way to get fresh produce without leaving the neighbrhood aka hoofin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 the demolition permit for Sack's Wastepaper was issued on january 3rd - looks like ameriton's project is moving ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 the demolition permit for Sack's Wastepaper was issued on january 3rd - looks like ameriton's project is moving aheadThe old paper recycling building (I think that is what it was)....was demolished over the last few days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 The old paper recycling building (I think that is what it was)....was demolished over the last few days....thanks for the update - i hadn't made it over there yet to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofiunico Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have loved that building ever since I was a kid. I always remember driving by it for some reason. I'm only eighteen and I believe it has been vacant or just a poorly kept storage facility for most if not all of my life. I have always wanted to buy it, but unfortunately I don't have $5 million to throw around. It would be pretty sad if it was to asssume the fate of so many other structures in the area i.e. becoming cookie-cutter midrise lofts. I wouldn't so much mind if they renovated the interior as long as the original structure was preserved, because that would probably be what I would do if I had the means to do it myself. Anyone have any updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 demo permit has been posted, as well as an AAA Demolishing banner on site.this is the time to pay your respects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Very sad. My mom worked at the Robinson Public Warehouse for a couple of years in the late 1960s. I'd heard that the flooding that occurred during Allison caused significant damage, but had hoped that someone would restore and repurpose the buildings rather than demolish them. Guess we'll have another high-rise or some townhomes to look forward to instead. That whole area has changed tremendously in the past 20 years - anyone remember when the SPCA used to be right down the street, and the rice/grain elevators were still standing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Very sad. My mom worked at the Robinson Public Warehouse for a couple of years in the late 1960s. I'd heard that the flooding that occurred during Allison caused significant damage, but had hoped that someone would restore and repurpose the buildings rather than demolish them. Guess we'll have another high-rise or some townhomes to look forward to instead. That whole area has changed tremendously in the past 20 years - anyone remember when the SPCA used to be right down the street, and the rice/grain elevators were still standing?Yes....and the railroad bridge across the bayou. Pretty soon KHOU will become an endangered building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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