Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2020 https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2910-McKinney-St-Houston-TX/20018296/ 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I've walked by here a couple of times and thought the facade looked interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 More indication that McKinney looks to be realizing its potential as a retail/restaurant corridor. Also, further proof that permanent adoption of the Slow Streets pilot program further down McKinney (which just ended) is ill advised. As the East End and EaDo continue to develop, McKinney is obviously going to see additional traffic volumes. Restricting McKinney from being accessible by thru traffic doesn’t seem like the best idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Sad that so many places back then removed their glass with brick. Wonder what this place looked like after it was first constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Probably pretty close to the rendering. It's speculative, but I think they did a good job estimating the original lite pattern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ewert Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I don't claim to have any real knowledge of how the economics of retail development like this work, but... does it seem like we just keep getting more and more plans for redeveloped warehouses on the east side and.... not a lot of them actually coming online? I mean, just within a few blocks we've got: - the Post building at Polk & Emancipation - Frankel's at Polk & Delano - HCC building at Dallas & Delano and plenty more all across the east end. I don't know, maybe this is normal. But it kind of feels like every developer has pie in the sky hopes for a market that seems like it's not supporting this kind of rapid development at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Andrew Ewert said: I don't claim to have any real knowledge of how the economics of retail development like this work, but... does it seem like we just keep getting more and more plans for redeveloped warehouses on the east side and.... not a lot of them actually coming online? I mean, just within a few blocks we've got: - the Post building at Polk & Emancipation - Frankel's at Polk & Delano - HCC building at Dallas & Delano and plenty more all across the east end. I don't know, maybe this is normal. But it kind of feels like every developer has pie in the sky hopes for a market that seems like it's not supporting this kind of rapid development at the moment? The Post building is under very active construction now The warehouse next to Frankel's had a burst of activity around March/April (some steel trusses went in, probably to replace the roof and add floors), and Frankel's itself seems to be getting cleared out very slowly - every day someone comes with a trailer and unlocks the gate in the back. The HCC building I haven't seen any activity, though the warehouse at Delano & McKinney appears to also have been recently cleaned up to be put on the market 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/21/2020 at 1:04 PM, Andrew Ewert said: I don't claim to have any real knowledge of how the economics of retail development like this work, but... does it seem like we just keep getting more and more plans for redeveloped warehouses on the east side and.... not a lot of them actually coming online? I mean, just within a few blocks we've got: - the Post building at Polk & Emancipation - Frankel's at Polk & Delano - HCC building at Dallas & Delano and plenty more all across the east end. I don't know, maybe this is normal. But it kind of feels like every developer has pie in the sky hopes for a market that seems like it's not supporting this kind of rapid development at the moment? Are these pie in the sky? Everything East of 59, North of 45, and south of I-10 has exploded (and continues to explode) with homes and apartments. There's very little retail or small offices to keep up with the demand. The below is anecdotal obviously. I drive 15 minutes to the HEB on W Alabama. Drive +15 minutes to the Total Wine on Holcombe or the newer one in the "Lower Heights District" 🤢. Do all of my shopping on the west side or Rice Village. Most of my Uber Eats are from there or the Heights. There's not a decent nail place nearby. Although it is mostly dependent on who you get, even at good places that are clean, and the towels don't smell like mildew. East End Barber is really the only good men's haircut nearby but you need to book well in advance. Hell all of the greasy fast food options are past UH, down by Gulfgate, or at the last light rail stop on Harrisburg. Same with car mechanics (Tire Store Service Center on Milby is actually the only good one). We have like 2 or 3 hand carwash places, but after going a few times they really suck compared to Aqua on Montrose, $oap Hand car wash on Richmond, or the city's best and least expensive; Best Hand Carwash #2 on Voss. There's no in network dentists nearby. No in network Doctors nearby. No in network anything really. Midtown has the closest options but the reviews aren't as good as going further west to Greenway Plaza area or south to the TMC. Same with Yoga & Pilates, all in Midtown. Granted this was google searching and most places are closed during the Pandemic. However, throw a dart on the map and you'll probably land on a gym/CrossFit place. I know where I moved to and what was around prior. Would just be nice to have a few things closer. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Montrose1100 said: However, throw a dart on the map and you'll probably land on a gym/CrossFit place. Gyms are probably the easiest (pre-COVID) thing to turn a warehouse into - just rent out an empty warehouse, update the A/C, and buy a bunch of treadmills and free weights 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, cspwal said: Gyms are probably the easiest (pre-COVID) thing to turn a warehouse into - just rent out an empty warehouse, update the A/C, and buy a bunch of treadmills and free weights The CrossFit I go to doesn't even have A/C, except small unit for the bathroom and their office. Same with where I used to go, BeFit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ewert Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Montrose1100 said: Are these pie in the sky? Everything East of 59, North of 45, and south of I-10 has exploded (and continues to explode) with homes and apartments. There's very little retail or small offices to keep up with the demand. You make a valid point that there seems to be an imbalance between housing supply and retail demand in the area. Like I said, not claiming to be an expert on how developers gauge demand. I was really only referring to the fact that it seems odd for developers to keep announcing projects when similar mixed-use developments in close proximity seemingly have languished in construction or had trouble securing tenants, that's all. Believe me, I'll be thrilled when we get any of the things you listed here in the neighborhood! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 9:29 AM, Montrose1100 said: Are these pie in the sky? Everything East of 59, North of 45, and south of I-10 has exploded (and continues to explode) with homes and apartments. There's very little retail or small offices to keep up with the demand. The below is anecdotal obviously. I drive 15 minutes to the HEB on W Alabama. Drive +15 minutes to the Total Wine on Holcombe or the newer one in the "Lower Heights District" 🤢. Do all of my shopping on the west side or Rice Village. Most of my Uber Eats are from there or the Heights. There's not a decent nail place nearby. Although it is mostly dependent on who you get, even at good places that are clean, and the towels don't smell like mildew. East End Barber is really the only good men's haircut nearby but you need to book well in advance. Hell all of the greasy fast food options are past UH, down by Gulfgate, or at the last light rail stop on Harrisburg. Same with car mechanics (Tire Store Service Center on Milby is actually the only good one). We have like 2 or 3 hand carwash places, but after going a few times they really suck compared to Aqua on Montrose, $oap Hand car wash on Richmond, or the city's best and least expensive; Best Hand Carwash #2 on Voss. There's no in network dentists nearby. No in network Doctors nearby. No in network anything really. Midtown has the closest options but the reviews aren't as good as going further west to Greenway Plaza area or south to the TMC. Same with Yoga & Pilates, all in Midtown. Granted this was google searching and most places are closed during the Pandemic. However, throw a dart on the map and you'll probably land on a gym/CrossFit place. I know where I moved to and what was around prior. Would just be nice to have a few things closer. the problem isn't that these places don't exist, they do. the problem is that for the price people are paying for their townhomes, they should have the options that they can get in other areas for the same price of a home. back over 10 years ago, when I bought my completely redone house for just over 100k I was very happy with the offerings of the area. if I were just buying my house for current market price today, I'd be very disappointed in the options available. the thing is, I'm seeing places come in to provide the services that match the prices, they're just coming slowly. I expect HEB will probably be one of the last to join. the little shopping area across from the fire station where Telephone turns into Leeland, the number of little boutique shopping places that have popped up in there is a sign of change. laundromats vs dry cleaners. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 They have been working on this place for a couple months - especially on the windows 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastdwntwn Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 https://www.houstoncitybook.com/lustre-pearl/?share_id=6957153 Austinites Travis Tober and brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt plan to open a Houston outpost of their popular Nickel City bar, which currently operates on 11th Street in Austin and recently expanded to Fort Worth. The dive-bar-style hangout offers a menu of reasonably priced bar food like sliders, tots, Coneys and crinkle-cut fries. It’s slated for the mixed-use development at 2910 McKinney St. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 39 minutes ago, Eastdwntwn said: https://www.houstoncitybook.com/lustre-pearl/?share_id=6957153 Austinites Travis Tober and brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt plan to open a Houston outpost of their popular Nickel City bar, which currently operates on 11th Street in Austin and recently expanded to Fort Worth. The dive-bar-style hangout offers a menu of reasonably priced bar food like sliders, tots, Coneys and crinkle-cut fries. It’s slated for the mixed-use development at 2910 McKinney St. Excited to see this development along with ancorians activate this stretch of McKinney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ewert Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Wow, crazy. I'm a little conflicted on the Hunt Brothers moving into EaDo, because I love Via313 - great pizza, great concept. And I even met one of them, and he seemed super cool. But then there was this: Via 313 employees protest for sick pay and safety measures amid Omicron surge – The Daily Texan Via 313 was apparently sold to a restaurant portfolio in 2020, so I'm not sure how much involvement the brothers still have/had. Hopefully it was all a bad misunderstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 3:38 PM, HNathoo said: Excited to see this development along with ancorians activate this stretch of McKinney What a great save for the neighborhood. Beautiful little building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 https://houston.eater.com/2022/5/24/23139692/austin-bar-nickel-city-houston-opening-expansion 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastdwntwn Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 20 hours ago, sapo2367 said: https://houston.eater.com/2022/5/24/23139692/austin-bar-nickel-city-houston-opening-expansion Nice to learn the building will be mixed use. Wonder if they already have the other tenants under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 https://www.nickelcitybar.com Architect - https://www.taft.studio 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Good to see another Austin staple branching out into Houston. https://www.nickelcitybar.com/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 4:18 PM, Urbannizer said: Good to see another Austin staple branching out into Houston. https://www.nickelcitybar.com/ I think it is bad and not good to have Austin staples open in Houston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, downtownian said: I think it is bad and not good to have Austin staples open in Houston I agree, Austin is close enough that a quick road trip should be easy to sample the staples, and then Houston concepts can thrive, we have enough creativity in this town to survive without being inundated with Torchys. Only caveat I have to this is Thundercloud. they used to have a presence here in Houston, but pulled back. best subs ever, and when the competition is Subway, or Firehouse, or other chains, I'm all about that TC sub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Oh man, I haven't had Thundercloud since I moved from Austin in 2009. That needs to be remedied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, samagon said: Only caveat I have to this is Thundercloud. they used to have a presence here in Houston, but pulled back. best subs ever, and when the competition is Subway, or Firehouse, or other chains, I'm all about that TC sub. I think the Committee to Prevent Colonization of Houston by Austin can definitely cut Thundercloud some slack. I only remember the Montrose-area store (which, if memory serves, was on W. Alabama just west of Greenbriar), but according to this interesting oral history, there were once five locations in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 there was definitely one on 249 by the Compaq campus. I went there frequently when I worked up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Is local bakery and cafe Kraftsman opening an outpost at 2910 McKinney? Last month, a filing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations was recorded for Kraftsman. The address listed is 2910 McKinney St, Ste 400. It will be located next to Austin-born bar Nickel City. The language on the filing is a little confusing. I can't make out if this will be Kraftsman's manufacturing facility / commissary kitchen or a new bakery and cafe location: "Second generation interior remodel on the first floor of an existing 1-story commercial building located at 2910 McKinney Street, Houston, TX. 77003." The unit is 17,340 sq ft. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Print/TABS2023000820 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Permit issued yesterday for buildout of a manufacturing space & warehouse for Kraftsmen Manufacturing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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