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On 4/4/2024 at 11:58 AM, Urbannizer said:
Additional images of East River from the latest office marketing brochure linked above.
My apologies if some of these were posted before. I tried to look through all the pages to check, but gave up.
East River 1
East River 2
The Studios
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On 4/4/2024 at 11:58 AM, Urbannizer said:
Same image @Urbannizer shared from East River's office leasing brochure, but with text overlay.
The image depicts phase I and future phases.
Closer view of the future phases:
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On 3/18/2024 at 6:27 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
A site plan for M-K-T is included in a recent marketing brochure for a nearby building. It's from leasing materials for The Swift Bldg. Located at 621 Waverly St, the building is a Triten Real Estate Partner redevelopment project.
Posted below is what appears to be an updated site plan for M-K-T. The site plan is from food and beverage marketing materials for The Swift Bldg.
M-K-T is located 600 North Shepherd Dr.
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On 3/18/2024 at 7:24 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Below is the site plan for the first floor of the former Swift and Company Refinery. The site plan is from leasing materials published in January.
As mentioned, The Swift & Co. Refinery building at t 621 Waverly St is being redeveloped. Triten Real Estate Partners lists the mixed-use development as Swift; however, the latest brochure list it as The Swift Bldg.
On 4/25/2024 at 2:12 PM, springcityparts said:The newest renderings on www.theswiftbldg.com show about 90 fewer parking spots fronting the trail
Updated site plan for ground floor restaurant units at The Swift Bldg. The site plan is included in food and beverage marketing materials for the development.The Swift Bldg is located at 621 Waverly St. It is being redeveloped by Triten Real Estate Partners and Radom Capital.
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On 3/18/2024 at 6:11 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Marketing materials for the redevelopment of the Swift and Company Refinery building were published in January. The materials have additional details about the redevelopment at 621 Waverly St. According to the brochure, this development will include boutique office space, retail, and/or restaurants.
An updated diagram of M-K-T (600 N Shepherd Dr,) The Standard, and The Swift Bldg.
The diagram is from The Swift Bldg's food and beverage brochure.
The Swift Bldg is located at 621 Waverly St. It will include boutique office space, retail / restaurants.
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On 3/18/2024 at 4:47 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
Details from the brochure linked above:
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New Meets Old
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A 1909 refinery reimagined into a modern, light-filled creative campus
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35,000 sf of Class A boutique space designed by the acclaimed Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
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Over 700 linear feet of frontage on the Heights Hike & Bike Trail in the heart of the Houston Heights
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Over 330 parking spaces available
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On-site restaurants and walking path to the M-K-T mixed-use project (600 N Shepherd Dr)
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Multiple green spaces and patios throughout
- Delivery 3rd Quarter 2025
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A 1909 refinery reimagined into a modern, light-filled creative campus
Additional details about The Swift Bldg from the retail brochure:
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A 1909 historic gem reimagined as a chef-driven restaurant and creative office hub
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25,000 sf of restaurant and bar space designed by the acclaimed Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
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Part of the thriving Heights neighborhood F&B scene
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Over 700 linear feet of frontage to the MKT Hike & Bike Trail
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Over 330 parking spaces available
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Connected by walking path to the M-K-T, a mixed-use property with 230,000 sf of retail and office
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Multiple green spaces and patios throughout
- Delivering shell spaces in late 2024
Details pertaining to the food and beverage spaces at The Swift Bldg:
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1 rooftop cocktail garden
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5 ground-floor restaurants
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All restaurant spaces have patios adjacent
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Shared on-site grease traps
- Exposed brick and concrete elements
The Swift Bldg is located at 621 Waverly St. It will include boutique office space, retail / restaurants.
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On 2/8/2024 at 10:48 AM, springcityparts said:
A link to The Swift Bldg's retail / food and beverage marketing materials:
https://www.theswiftbldg.com/_files/ugd/0e9433_10de5ae310b2433f9a4580172700af51.pdf -
On 2/8/2024 at 10:48 AM, springcityparts said:
Updated office marketing materials for The Swift Bldg.
https://www.theswiftbldg.com/_files/ugd/0e9433_d373d22e113f4ff9964cd74a950a5e22.pdf
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16 hours ago, ToolMan said:
They have been closed for about a month with no big announcements. I was also getting Instagram ads about happy hour when they were closed. I randomly walked by at times wondering if they were doing a remodel or something.
I gave the place a shot and wasn't impressed. I suppose others felt the same.
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Andy's Home Cafe as made it known since last summer the restaurant hoped to relocate to Near Northside. More recently, the Tex-Mex eatery shared news they've found a new location.
The restaurant wrote it is "excited to announce [the] next chapter for Andy's" in a social media post earlier this month. Alongside the caption was a video with "coming soon" scrolling across the screen. Andy's signage was also on display.
Andy's didn't reveal the address. However, in a few comments, the restaurant said it was awaiting permits. It's likely the occupancy permits purchased a week and a half ago are for Andy's new home at 2121 N Main St Suite A.
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Triten Real Estate Partners and Radom Capital created an Instagram for The Swift Bldg a few months ago.
The Swift Bldg is located at 621 Waverly St. It will include boutique office space, retail, and/or restaurants.
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On 4/26/2024 at 5:24 PM, hindesky said:
Dubbed the Swift Building, the project will include more than 60,000 square feet of renovated space for retail, small offices and up to six restaurants – all with patios overlooking the popular hike-and-bike trail. As they did at M-K-T, the developers plan to revamp the green space between their property and the trail, adding fresh landscaping and pathways inviting pedestrians into the project.
Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2024 and wrap in 2025, with restaurants likely moving in 2026.
The renderings are the same ones posted on the first page.
Glad to see Houston Chronicle finally reporting this, but why didn't the reporter write about this sooner?
My guess is the reporter or one of her colleagues saw this in the Houston Heights Foodies group. Since it received over 300 likes or reactions, someone decided it was worth writing about. Or because it was brought to the attention of so many last week, Triten Real Estate Partners and Radom Capital finally decided to respond to reporters' inquiries about this project.
Regardless, there's still nothing from Houston Chronicle about the future Terry Black's Barbecue site in the Heights. Not even anything about the restaurant's hospitality group acquiring the properties and razing the site. In comparison, the Chronicle's sister publications and its competitors have reported on nearly every stage leading up to Terry Black's opening (from property acquisition to opening day.)
I'm fairly certain the person covering real estate for Houston Chronicle visits this forum. So, it's beyond baffling she doesn't do a better job of covering property acquisitions, new developments, and other related news as it pertains to Houston. -
On 4/25/2024 at 2:12 PM, springcityparts said:
The newest renderings on www.theswiftbldg.com show about 90 fewer parking spots fronting the trail
I meant to make a post about the website, latest marketing materials, and Instagram account for The Swift Bldg last month. Obviously, it kept slipping my mind.
I think Triten Real Estate Partners and Radom Capital launched the website in February. My guess is based on the month the Instagram account was created. There is also a Google listing for The Swift Bldg. It wasn't there in February or early March. It was created around mid-March with the linked website.
When I followed The Swift Bldg's Instagram account around mid-to-late March, there were only about 10 followers. The number remained the same until Thursday. I assume someone in the Houston Heights Foodies group saw your post here last week, and posted it to that group. Then the number of followers swelled.
Anyway, to be clear, the renderings are not new. They're the same ones from the previous leasing materials for the office portion. There are however, more detailed site plans pertaining to the food and beverage portion, since the site uploaded a brochure to it. In the site plan are updated changes to the parking along the trail. -
Sunday Press is not opening a location at 1230 Waverly St.
Anyone can add or edit Google Map listings. Unfortunately, Google or its AI program approves a lot of fake listings. It also does a horrible job of accepting edits that notify others a business or apartment is no longer open.
Hopefully, Highrise Tower will change the title back to 1230 Waverly St as it was before. I'm not sure why he took it upon himself to change it to the current one in the first place.
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On 1/10/2024 at 3:30 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:
An updated rendering of 1111 E 11th St with tenant signage included (without the lease text). The image is from the latest marketing materials for the property.
Updated renderings of Starbucks at 1111 E 11th St are below. The renderings are included in materials submitted with a certificate of appropriateness application.
Starbucks is located in the space that previously housed A 2nd Cup. The building was subdivided to include two tenants: Rumble at 1113 E 11th St and Starbucks at 1111 E 11th St.
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On 3/28/2024 at 4:46 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
A certificate of appropriateness application has been submitted for the building located on the 1111 E 11th St property. The developer is seeking approval to make a few changes.
The application and other submitted documents aren't currently visible. This may be on the agenda for next month's Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission meeting.
As mentioned in previous posts, the building is making room for two retail tenants. One tenant is boxing gym Rumble. The other is coffee shop chain Starbucks.
Below is the project description provided:
New Starbucks Coffee - remove existing RTU's and install new RTU in same location of old units. New outdoor patio and knee wall, patio furniture, new pergola system at outdoor seating, new planters and wall lighting scones. New storefront door. All other exterior facade/finishes to remain as existing.
https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=LFSGYMAmnso%3d
Photos of 1111 E 11th St included in the certificate of appropriateness application. The application was submitted to the Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission.
I think the photos were snapped last spring.
Southeast corner of building
East facade of building
South facade of building
Future Starbucks suite (south facade of building)
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On 3/28/2024 at 4:46 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:
A certificate of appropriateness application has been submitted for the building located on the 1111 E 11th St property. The developer is seeking approval to make a few changes.
The application and other submitted documents aren't currently visible. This may be on the agenda for next month's Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission meeting.
As mentioned in previous posts, the building is making room for two retail tenants. One tenant is boxing gym Rumble. The other is coffee shop chain Starbucks.
Below is the project description provided:
New Starbucks Coffee - remove existing RTU's and install new RTU in same location of old units. New outdoor patio and knee wall, patio furniture, new pergola system at outdoor seating, new planters and wall lighting scones. New storefront door. All other exterior facade/finishes to remain as existing.
https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=LFSGYMAmnso%3d
A photo of the certificate of appropriateness application posted outside 1111 E 11th St. This was posted in an unrelated thread.
As mentioned, Starbucks is seeking approval for a few exterior changes and new rooftop units.
https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/50307-1115-e-11th-st/?do=findComment&comment=701228On 4/26/2024 at 12:43 PM, hbg.50 said:Sign on Starbucks
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On 4/26/2024 at 12:43 PM, hbg.50 said:
Sign on Starbucks
Thanks @hbg.50, but the certificate of appropriateness application you shared does not pertain to this property, which is 1115 E 11th St. It's for the property next door at 1111 E 11th St. There is also a post from March about this in the 1111 E 11th St thread:
https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/48756-1111-e-11th-st/?do=findComment&comment=699360
On 3/28/2024 at 4:46 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:A certificate of appropriateness application has been submitted for the building located on the 1111 E 11th St property. The developer is seeking approval to make a few changes.
The application and other submitted documents aren't currently visible. This may be on the agenda for next month's Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission meeting.
As mentioned in previous posts, the building is making room for two retail tenants. One tenant is boxing gym Rumble. The other is coffee shop chain Starbucks.
Below is the project description provided:
New Starbucks Coffee - remove existing RTU's and install new RTU in same location of old units. New outdoor patio and knee wall, patio furniture, new pergola system at outdoor seating, new planters and wall lighting scones. New storefront door. All other exterior facade/finishes to remain as existing.
https://cohweb.houstontx.gov/hpt/ViewApp_Public.aspx?AppID=LFSGYMAmnso%3d -
Chocolotta posted the following photos in December of the interior demo.
The chocolate shop is coming soon to 3200 S Shepherd Dr. It's from two of the original founders of The Chocolate Bar.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1HmZ1hLSX9/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1aJHKWrmd3/
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There is a website and Instagram for Chocolotta.
Chocolotta is a new chocolate and dessert shop coming to 3200 S Shepherd Dr. It's a new venture from the original founders of The Chocolate Bar.
Based on an Instagram post, it seems the offerings may be similar to the owner's previous shop. There will chocolate, candies, desserts, and ice cream on the menu.
https://www.instagram.com/chocolottatx
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On 4/23/2024 at 6:11 PM, hindesky said:
Convert bank to dessert shop.
3 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:An architectural barriers project filing for 3200 South Shepherd Drive was registered in February. It was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
According to the filing, there are plans to convert the existing bank building into a dessert shop named Chocolotta.
Last month, What Now Houston published an article regarding Chocolotta's forthcoming storefront at 3200 S Shepherd Dr. The article notes the shop's architectural barriers project filing (TDLR filing.)
According to What Now Houston, Tino Ramirez and Gilbert Johnson are involved with Chocolotta. The two were the original co-owners of The Chocolate Bar, which was located at 1835 W Alabama St and 2521 University Blvd. What Now Houston doesn't offer further details beyond what's provided in the filing.
https://whatnowhou.com/chocolotta-banking-on-sweet-success/
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15 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
The former site of Amerant bank at 3200 S Shepherd Dr was marketed for lease until either late summer or fall of 2023.
Davis Commercial marketed the property on behalf of the owner.
An architectural barriers project filing for 3200 South Shepherd Drive was registered in February. It was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
According to the filing, there are plans to convert the existing bank building into a dessert shop named Chocolotta.
Details from the filing:
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Estimated Start Date: June 10, 2024
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Estimated Completion Date: September 23, 2024
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Estimated Cost: $125,000
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Type of Work: Renovation / alteration
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Scope of Work: Conversion of existing bank building to a dessert shop
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Square Footage: 3,621 sf
- Design Firm: Cisneros Design Studio, Architects LLC
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Estimated Start Date: June 10, 2024
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8 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
The former site of Amerant bank at 3200 S Shepherd Dr was marketed for lease until either late summer or fall of 2023.
Davis Commercial marketed the property on behalf of the owner.
Interior photos of 3200 S Shepherd Dr included in leasing materials.
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7 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:
The former site of Amerant bank at 3200 S Shepherd Dr was marketed for lease until either late summer or fall of 2023.
Davis Commercial marketed the property on behalf of the owner.
Exterior photos of the 3200 S Shepherd Dr property included in leasing materials. I think these are from early to mid-2022.
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River Oaks District: Mixed-Use Development At 4444 Westheimer Rd. & 4702 Westheimer Rd.
in River Oaks/Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza/Bissonnet
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In the latest Realty New Report newsletter, Ralph Bivens speculates what Tilman Fertitta may have in mind for the 3.4-acre property at 4702 Westheimer Rd:
Fertitta bought 3.4 acres at 4702 Westheimer, next to the River Oaks District... This parcel may become the site of the first urban casino to be built in Texas in the last century or so. Combining the upscale retail and restaurants at the River Oaks District with an adjacent casino hotel sounds a revenue-generating slam dunk... If casino gaming is ever approved in Texas, Fertitta appears to be shovel-ready for a casino on Westheimer and perhaps on waterfront sites in Kemah and Galveston, as well.