The Pragmatist Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) I saw this while clicking through the Chronicle. Forgive me if it has been posted elsewhere. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/05/aging-apartment-complex-near-downtown-to-be-replaced-with-luxury-building/?cmpid=hpfsln *Changed link to the updated story. Edited May 2, 2013 by The Pragmatist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I saw this while clicking through the Chronicle. Forgive me if it has been posted elsewhere. http://www.chron.com/news/gallery/Skylane-61548/photo-4564089.php Woo Hoo. That is such a prime spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Nooo! They can't destroy that beautiful specimen of Soviet era architecture! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 you beat me to posting it. These would ranking high on the worst apartments of the greater heights area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I think we may be seeing a pie in the sky rendering. 8-9 stories with all kinds of unique architectural elements? I suspect that when they go to break ground, we will get the usual 4-5 story "pavillion style" complex. But, if this rendering is based in reality, then it would mark a new level of multifamily development inside the loop and a break away from the safe bet pencil box developments. But, it is certainly a spot that is ripe for redevelopment. White Oak Drive gives residents good access without having to cut through the neighborhoods. It would be totally amazing if they actually did some ground floor retail. It would be great to go to the park and be able to get a sandwich at a cafe in the new development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Doesn't even look like the same tract of land...probably just some photo-shopped stock pic their publicist found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have a couple of friends that live in that complex. I wonder if they have any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/05/aging-apartment-complex-near-downtown-to-be-replaced-with-luxury-building/?cmpid=hpfsln#11831-1Under contract and set to replace the old and very outdated Skylane Central apartments near the Taylor street bridge. Can't post the (one of several proposed) rendering but it looks a lot like the now debunked Hines cafe adobe project, which I dig. I think we can safely assume they will select a much more traditional design bc, well, that's what happens in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 This is total B.S they did not say jack.. I found it strange when I went to renew- my lease the woman was like oh don't worry just pay month to month.. in fact they moved the rental office offsite .. Why do they toy with people ..instead of saying "hey you might have to move were negotionng to sell the property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have a couple of friends that live in that complex. I wonder if they have any info? A guy in this thread makes it sound like they don't know anything about the plans... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Duplicate topics merged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 A guy in this thread makes it sound like they don't know anything about the plans... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Everyone I talk to said they had no I dea, there has been no emails. no letters sent out.. they just started moving the office employeesto the main office at corprate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) In one of the more hilarious google street view shots that I've seen, one resident provides his honest thoughts on this development. Please note the guy in the black tank top... https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2222+white+oak,+houston,+tx&ll=29.778421,-95.380232&spn=0.013018,0.026157&hnear=2222+White+Oak+Dr,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77009&gl=us&t=h&layer=c&cbll=29.779534,-95.381526&panoid=t6GlasiDO8xgIUfbT08Wnw&cbp=12,8.62,,0,3.32&z=16 Edited May 3, 2013 by King Owl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/05/aging-apartment-complex-near-downtown-to-be-replaced-with-luxury-building/ Bout dang time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Whoa, I dreamed we had this thread going yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 If they could do the same at Sunnyside apartments on the corner of Pecore and Beauchamp, I'd be soo happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Whoa, I dreamed we had this thread going yesterday. No dream. It was up and disappeared. I wonder whether this development will be made possible by the soon to be revised flood maps and some of the work currently underway on the bayou by the MKT/hike-bike bridge. Part of the property is currently in the floodway and all of the property is in the flood plain. Building it up would take care of the flood plain, but that might be seen by the County as impeding the floodway. I really hope they buck the trend and put in some ground floor retail. Doubtful given what Greystar usually does, but it would really be great for the neighborhood to have a cafe/restaurant right next to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 No dream. It was up and disappeared. Not disappeared, just merged with the original thread on this topic... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Going up would be the wrong place to put this... it has to go down first. I was wondering why it wasn't posted yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Another cool rendering https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=653051798044128&set=a.371100272905950.108427.363161143699863&type=1&theater 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Great rendering but I must say... what in the world is going on with our skyline in that picture. There are just so many things wrong with it.. from it's far north location to the northern towers now being southern towers. Wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 From the architect's website under the rendering: "One of the scenarios the developer is considering for a new apartment project, called Elan Heights, is an eight-story building with about 250 units and attached parking." Word from the meeting with the developer at the Woodland Heights Ass'n meeting was that they are looking at building something modern-leaning to attract 25-35 year old age group. I suspect that once designs get in front of investors the final version will get dumbed down and be more like the Gables Memorial Hills apartments, which aren't bad looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I hope they have rooftop access/common space, as it would be a waste to not take advantage of the view from there. I like the rendering though, can't wait to see the razer wire bunker garage gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 From the architect's website under the rendering:"One of the scenarios the developer is considering for a new apartment project, called Elan Heights, is an eight-story building with about 250 units and attached parking."Word from the meeting with the developer at the Woodland Heights Ass'n meeting was that they are looking at building something modern-leaning to attract 25-35 year old age group. I suspect that once designs get in front of investors the final version will get dumbed down and be more like the Gables Memorial Hills apartments, which aren't bad looking.This is almost certainly what will happen which is incredibly frustrating but entirely predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 This is almost certainly what will happen which is incredibly frustrating but entirely predictable.Which do you consider the frustrating part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Expect Greystar and Finger Companies to be among the first developers tackling metal frames in Houston. Greystar’s newest metal frame project dubbed Elan Heights will begin in Q2 2014. It will encompass 260 units with an average square footage of 760. The mean rent will be $1,700. http://apmanagement.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The-Apartment-Report_APC_7.8.13_PRESS-BREAK.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 http://apmanagement.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The-Apartment-Report_APC_7.8.13_PRESS-BREAK.pdfWhile I really loved living at Sawyer Heights, I can't justify the rent for such small square footage. Not to mention our 15sqft storage ($200/month). Might as well buy a townhouse... Which is what my plans are in the next 2-3 years.Anyways, the rendering is cool. Very different, but in a good way. The area is awesome and I miss it very much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feufoma Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 While I really loved living at Sawyer Heights, I can't justify the rent for such small square footage. Not to mention our 15sqft storage ($200/month). Might as well buy a townhouse... Which is what my plans are in the next 2-3 years.Anyways, the rendering is cool. Very different, but in a good way. The area is awesome and I miss it very much!![/quoteYes for that price point you can afford a townhouse. You might need storage or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Earlier this year, Greystar announced it was purchasing the 76-unit Skylane apartments, built in 1960, and replacing it with a new project called Elan Heights. The property sale should close in September and the demolition of the apartments will take place between January and March 2014. The complex could open by the summer of 2016.http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Developers-addressing-neighborhood-concerns-4757282.php?cmpid=albtfp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I don't like the look of the apartment complex but I love the Hispanic community there. Very unfortunate for the residents but it was only a matter of time. I always wondered how long the complex was going to last during this boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I can already see this complex getting resistance from the community. The rendering is pretty deceiving... you can tell it's going to have much more of an impact than it's leading on. Personally, I'm glad they are tearing down that old apartment complex but 8 stories is unprecedented for the Woodland Heights. They're crying foul over Morrison Heights which is around 5 stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I can already see this complex getting resistance from the community. The rendering is pretty deceiving... you can tell it's going to have much more of an impact than it's leading on. Personally, I'm glad they are tearing down that old apartment complex but 8 stories is unprecedented for the Woodland Heights. They're crying foul over Morrison Heights which is around 5 stories. I think Morrison Heights will be more imposing despite only being five floors because of it's proximity to other houses. I would imagine people from Woodland Park Place are the most annoyed by the Morrison mid-rise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Any news on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 All of a sudden I have the urge to watch Good Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Any news on this?Demo work to begin in Jan. Can we merge with the existing:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Demo work to begin in Jan.Can we merge with the existing:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/27972-greystar-to-build-luxury-apts-near-woodland-heights/ Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Really? Most residents still don't know about this demo. I know someone that lives there and they've heard nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I know it's only mid-January but I've seen no one even moving out of this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Second Quarter now (April)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Remeber that condos that were planned for the old Skylane apt, well the termination of lease notices came today, everyone has to be out by april 30 http://swamplot.com/this-ok-greystar-checks-in-with-woodland-heights-neighbors-about-skylane-replacement/2013-08-26/ Edited March 13, 2014 by Moore713 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) This place is def vacant now. Edited May 18, 2014 by xsatyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This place is def vacant now.Can confirm. My friend was kicked out a while ago. We should see action there soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This will be a nice addition to the area and should spark some nice development in the heights. It gets annoying when people use luxury in every single apartment -.- From the looks of the building though it will be at least in the affordable range. If people are going to build in the Heights area they need to make it to where blocks that go up need to be affordable to the kind of people who live in that neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This will be a nice addition to the area and should spark some nice development in the heights. It gets annoying when people use luxury in every single apartment -.- From the looks of the building though it will be at least in the affordable range. If people are going to build in the Heights area they need to make it to where blocks that go up need to be affordable to the kind of people who live in that neighborhood.More like Upper Middle Class Luxury. $2,000 for 1 bedroom is NOT affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 If people are going to build in the Heights area they need to make it to where blocks that go up need to be affordable to the kind of people who live in that neighborhood. Perhaps a bit of research is in order. Scrape off lot value in immediately adjacent Woodland Heights is now well over $300K, crowding $400 depending on the lot and street. New construction has been priced in seven digits for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Variance sign is now up. They started fencing the property but did not finish today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 More like Upper Middle Class Luxury. $2,000 for 1 bedroom is NOT affordable. Well of course! That's exactly what I'm worried about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Variance sign is now up. They started fencing the property but did not finish today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I still can't figure out how they are going to wedge their project onto the part of the property that isn't a floodway, unless it's by filling and digging out somewhere else for mitigation. Shoot, the east part (adjacent to the Watson bridge) is a creekbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm sure the neighbors will miss this. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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