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This was in the previous thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 
 



Originally posted by BeerNut, May 10, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.



We are officially open Houston!!! Rain or shine, we have plenty of air conditioned in door space for you to lounge, relax and play some pool or table tennis! HD TV’s to watch any of the games that are showing with a full bar to quench your thirst! 


https://www.facebook.com/SocialBeerGardenHTX/photos/a.2268389159849117/2314093705278662


 

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Originally posted by mkultra25, May 8, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.


 

On 5/7/2019 at 5:23 PM, mollusk said:

Today's vocabulary word is "vertiginous" 

This was originally posted September 19, 2017 in the previous thread for 2522 Yale. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 



 
One more rendering of how the redeveloped properties could look, taken from Braun Enterprise's website:




 

This was in the previous thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 
 




Originally posted by mollusk, May 7, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.



Today's vocabulary word is "vertiginous" 


 

There is a Loopnet listing for the McGowen Building at 1500 McGowen St. The listing was created in July and last updated October, 7.

According to the listing, there is some redevelopment on the way, which will include retail.



https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1500-McGowen-St-Houston-TX/10798429/ (archive link)

Brochure:
https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/-VuAe7xE-OAe3WOtBfeog2mnUp6d0KfFLLlFZ6yhZHs/document.pdf (archive link)




From the listing:

Retail coming - The demand for retail in East Midtown is high. We are adding a retail component to the building to meet that need. The retail portion will cover approximately 6,000 SF, and consist of smaller tenants. New storefronts will bare double glass doors, awnings with signage, patio, and visibility on La Branch & McGowen. We are looking for retail tenants NOW. 

The remaining space is office space. Exposed concrete floors, wood paneled elevators, modern artwork in common areas, and unique fixtures make for a charming office location. Parking here is exceptional- with three parking lots, and two with secure access, 1500 McGowen is an exception in Midtown.

 

This was originally posted September 19, 2017 in the previous thread for 2522 Yale. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 


 

Sample rendering of the possible redevelopment project by Braun Enterprises at 2518 Yale (from leasing brochure)















 

This was in the previous thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 
 




Originally posted by Luminare, May 7, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.


Dude needs to go easy with all the "Dutch Angles"

 

In 2017 (possibly February), 1500 McGowen changed hand. Davis Holdings purchased the two-story class B office building in Midtown.



From Houston Chronicle, February 16, 2017:
 

Davis Holdings has bought a two-story office building at 1500 McGowen at La Branch in Midtown.
 

The 33,000-square-foot building, which was constructed in 1972 and has loft-style space, is fully leased.
 

Louis Rosenthal of JLL represented the buyer, a company involved in oil and gas and real estate investments. David Husid and Brandi McDonald of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented the seller, Skyland Lodge Tract.
 

"Davis Holdings was attracted to the property's accessible location, proximity to downtown and adequate parking," Rosenthal said in an announcement.
 

"Fully renovated and located in Midtown's growth path, the building should prove to be a great investment for the firm."

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Davis-Holdings-buys-Midtown-office-building-10938559.php




Other reports:
https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/02/21/midtown-class-b-office-building-changes-hands.html
https://realtynewsreport.com/2017/02/17/davis-holdings-buys-midtown-office-building/


 

Has anyone heard of any further details relating to this development?

Finished exterior of the building at 1005 Sawyer St on the corner of Center St. This building includes an Empower Fitness Lab. It's next to the Shell Shack on Washington Ave in Houston.






 

Mural in the back




 

This was originally posted  March 29, 2018 in the previous thread for 1005 Sawyer St. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 

Update on the 1005 Sawyer St building at Center St, next to the Shell Shack on Washington Ave:


From Houston Business Journal:

Braun also owns the property at 1005 Sawyer St. and leased it to Empower Fitness Lab, which Wolf said should open any day now.

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/03/29/exclusive-heights-developer-buys-washington-ave.html





 

Photo of exterior from Braun Enterprises




 

On 11/11/2019 at 11:24 AM, Angostura said:

In the 31Oct Planning Commission meeting, the developer made mention of being willing to restrict access to the parking garage from Studewood only, not allowing access from 6-1/2 (About 33 minutes into Section D here). This indicates to me that their current plan is to place it on that corner.

I viewed the video of the city of Houston Planning Commission meeting from October 31. From the video, the developer ( EasyPark or Easy Park) moved the garage to the rear of the proposed mixed-use, to E 6th 1/2 St, a change not reflected in the previous site maps posted in the forum earlier this year.

The person speaking on behalf of Easy Park or EasyPark said they're still in the planning stages for the overall development, so there isn't a firm plan (obviously). But the developer is willing to make a compromise with residents and the city to close access on E 6th 1/2 St with the exception of emergency vehicles. The street references the  lots on  742 E 6 ½ St  and 746 E 6 ½ St

The other compromise is no retail or commercial business on E 6th 1/2 St. So, it seems that there won't be traffic on the street, but I suppose traffic for use of the parking garage could include the corner of Studewood and E 6th 1/2 St (which  the city is proposing a crosswalk here based off a traffic study). I don't know. From the video, they're considering revisiting plans to place the automated parking garage on White Oak near Studewood, which they're likely referring to 2714 White Oak (or whatever lots next to the former Fitzgerald's site), pending action on the deferred variance or approval of subsequent plans submitted to the city.

I see residents' concern as far as traffic goes. This is going to be interesting to follow.



 

This was in the previous thread for New Magnolia Brewing Co. | 1616 Bevis St | Shady Acres. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 



Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, March 10, 2019 in the thread for New Magnolia Brewing Co. | 1616 Bevis St | Shady Acres.




Source2Load Engineering and Consulting announced this week it designed the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing for New Magnolia Brewing Co. The MEP design is posted on their Facebook page.

The announcement also included additional details about the brewery's or brewpub's warehouse renovation:


 

This 7,725-sq.-ft. facility at Bevis St. between W. 16th and 17th, in the heart of Houston is about to become New Magnolia Brewing Company...

The New Magnolia’s 43,560-sq.-ft. digs at 1616 Bevis include this front yard, more than twice the size of the building to its north.
 

Boasting at 800 amps of electrical service, the facility will power the brewery process; boilers, chillers, Reverse Osmosis system keg washer etc. , tasting area, beer garden, and much more. 
 

https://www.facebook.com/source2load/photos/a.985519431836505/997387053983076


 

This was in the previous thread for 120 Westheimer. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 

Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, September 24, 2019 in the thread for 120 Westheimer.





Construction photo from July of Clique' in the new retail strip center at 120 Westheimer, Houston.

Clique is a Café Rabelais restaurant.


Photo is from Raus Construction on Facebook:



Another exciting restaurant project in progress by Raus Construction.
Clique' French Bistro / 120 Westheimer



https://www.facebook.com/RausConstruction/photos/a.570858102933025/2587074831311332


 

This was originally posted  July 23, 2017 in the previous thread for 1005 Sawyer St. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 

More on the warehouse at 1005 Sawyer from Swamplot:


The green-and-yellow speckled warehouse at 1005 Sawyer St. has a new blue leasing sign from Braun Enterprises tacked to its forehead, as regular real estate surveillor Chris Andrews noted over the weekend. Braun bought the mid-sixties building last month, per county records of the transaction; the 6,360-sq.-ft. structure sits north of Washington Ave. sports-nightclub Social Junkie (which Braun also bought early last year), under the watchful gaze of the 24eleven Washington apartment midrise (to the left below):









http://swamplot.com/brauns-new-confetti-faced-warehouse-at-center-and-sawyer-now-up-for-lease/2017-05-08/


 

This thread was at least 2 pages, but unfortunately all of my posts (updated site plans, archive links, marketing material, tenant updates, construction photos) were removed in the "accidental" deletion of my all of my content. I wasn't able to save anything from this thread.



 

On a not surprising but sad note (depending if you liked dining here), Sing has closed  last week at Lowell Street Market. 

All of Sing's social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) are gone. Only the website remains for now with this message announcing the closing:



https://eatcravesing.com






More from Community Impact:


Sing, a fast-casual concept offering Singaporean cuisine, closed its Heights restaurant at 718 W. 18th St., Ste. D, on Nov. 3. The restaurant opened about a year ago, but its executive chef Cuc Lam left the operation in January. "Our journey together at SING is now at an end. Thank you for making it so much fun! We hope you enjoyed every bite, and we look forward to our next adventure together," a message posted to its website reads.

https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/impacts/2019/11/12/fast-casual-singaporean-concept-sing-closes-in-the-heights/

 

This was originally posted  July 23, 2017 in the previous thread for 1005 Sawyer St. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 

Interior photos of 1005 Sawyer, from the marketing brochure.












 

This was in the previous thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 
 




Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, May 7, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.





Photos of construction and the completion of Social Beer Garden at 3101 San Jacinto in Houston Midtown.


From Facebook:
































 

This was in the previous thread for 120 Westheimer. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 

Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, April 5, 2019 in the thread for 120 Westheimer.



 

From a Houston Chronicle: article highlighting new businesses, particularly retail on lower Westheimer.



A retail development located at 120 Westheimer is shown Tuesday, April 3, 2019, in Houston.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer


https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/texas-inc/article/Revival-of-Lower-Westheimer-draws-offbeat-niche-13741908.php

 

This was in the previous thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 
 




Originally posted by crockpotandgravel, May 7, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.




Photos of construction and the completion of Social Beer Garden at 3101 San Jacinto in Houston's Midtown.






 

Video from Instagram: 
https://instagram.fhou1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/3d231d841f0faefe9cd900087a74c26a/5CD41943/t50.2886-16/57586838_257956685132382_1359604071148814336_n.mp4?_nc_ht=instagram.fhou1-2.fna.fbcdn.net

Screenshots from a video on Instagram:








































 

Created a new thread for this building / development, that was previously discussed in the More Coming to Midtown thread. Hopefully it's easier to keep up with\updates on this project in one place instead of scrolling and searching for information in the free-for-all thread it was in before.




1500 McGowen Street in Midtown, Houston.















Aerial view







Street View















 

From the More Coming to Midtown thread: 



https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22649-more-coming-to-midtown/?do=findComment&comment=605568

On 11/1/2019 at 8:56 AM, Luminare said:

Was hanging out at Barb's last night for a couple hours. This one had a line out the door and nearly lined around the block. Of course that's Halloween for ya, but thats a good sign I think. I'll have to check it out.

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Originally posted by BeerNut, April 17, 2019 in the thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto.



 

There is additional video of backyard showcasing the lighting and other features.

Completed mural picture from their Facebook.
 

More on Space or Space Nightclub at 2401 San Jacinto St. This is the club that moved into the building of the former Rich's club in Midtown, Houston

It's from District One Inc, the group behind Playhaus HTX.




From the More Coming to Midtown thread: 


https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22649-more-coming-to-midtown/?do=findComment&comment=604800

 

On 10/25/2019 at 7:53 PM, BeerNut said:

On 10/25/2019 at 7:29 PM, phillip_white said:

The property that Rich's vacated at 2401 San Jacinto is re-opening as Space Nightclub. Grand opening is tonight:

 

https://www.facebook.com/SpaceNightclubHouston/

 

This was originally posted April 1, 2019 in the previous thread for Social Beer Garden | 3101 San Jacinto. It's being reposted / reupped since the original thread and other content from me were removed. 
 



Facebook page for Social Beer Garden at 3101 San Jacinto. The page includes the mural painted on the building. Fox 26 News filmed a segment on it.


https://www.facebook.com/SocialBeerGardenHTX/