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  1. IntheKnowHouston
    A close up of the offline units are below. It is specifically of units located in the northwest portion of Rice Village District. That portion includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St. Below are previous and/or current tenants of all the units in that portion: 6121 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by El Paso Import Company) 6125 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by MODChic) 6127 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by Chloe Dao) 2518 Times Blvd (occupied by Susan's Nail & Facial / Plush Nails Studio) 2537 Times Blvd (previously occupied by Myth + Symbol) 2535 Times Blvd 2533 Time Blvd 6128 Village Pkwy (previously occupied by Le Peep) 6132 Village Pkwy 6136 Village Pkwy 2520 Amherst St (occupied by Prego) 2528 Amherst St 2532 Amherst St 2534 Amherst St 2542 Amherst St 2540 Amherst St (previously occupied by Brown Bag Deli) 6137 Kirby Dr (previously Lovett Dental) 6135 Kirby Dr 2504 Amherst St (Rice Village Farmers Market) 2507 Times Blvd (previously Beautique) 2504 Amherst St (previously Mecox)
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    Oooh! Thanks for your insight, @bobruss. I wonder how big of a change will we see? Part of this area's charm are the eclectic shops and buildings. While Rice Management Company doesn't own all the properties surrounding Rice Village District, are they going to acquire more?
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    Based on the Rice Village District site plan uploaded in September, the former site of The Ginger Man is included. The space at 5607 Morningside Dr is shown as offline. With this week's demolition of structure that housed The Ginger Man, perhaps there's a new tenant lined up. Does anyone have further insight about this?
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    Another photo snapped after the razing of the former Ginger Man site earlier this week. The photo was shared in a Facebook group. "Blooming anew" and the Rice Village District logo are printed on tarps wrapping the site. As noted a few posts up, Rice University purchased the property in 2020. The Ginger Man was located in Rice Village at 5607 Morningside Dr.
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    Below is a photo of the former site of The Ginger Man in Rice Village. The photo was taken after the clean up from the demolition earlier this week. The Ginger Man was located at 5607 Morningside Dr. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/52487-morningside-dr-and-university-blvd/?do=findComment&comment=699433
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    A post about the demolition of the building at 5607 Morningside Dr. The Ginger Man operated in Rice Village until its closure a few years ago. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/52487-morningside-dr-and-university-blvd/?do=findComment&comment=699294 A photo of the demolition shared in a Facebook group earlier this week:
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    A demolition permit was purchased last week for The Ginger Man. The former beer bar was located at 5607 Morningside Dr. "The beloved bar hit hard times at the beginning of the pandemic and closed in the spring of 2020. Rice University bought the property in June 2020," according a 2021 Houston Chronicle article. At the time, management noted they're "still evaluating the building to determine what needs to be done to find a new tenant." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/article/Permanently-closed-Ginger-Man-awaits-its-fate-16132297.php
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    Thanks for the updates pertaining to The Ginger Man, the former beer bar that occupied 5607 Morningside Dr. However, I don't think the 5607 Morningside Dr parcel is related to the development planned here. I understand Rice University owns the 5607 Morningside Dr parcel. Still, based on site plans for Rice Village, the former Ginger Man site is part of Rice Village (the shopping center). Notice the location is included in the site plan below. It's marked offline (lower right corner below the Badolina unit and parking). The site plan was published in September by the development's retail leasing agent The Blue Ox Group.
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    Plans for 347 W 20th St, Suite 100 were approved for permitting a few days ago. Below is a screenshot of the plan review inspection report. As noted in the permit, the owner/occupant listed is Heights Flower Shop. The permit appears to be for a 1,155-square-feet retail unit inside Hotel Daphne. The forthcoming hotel is going up at 347 W 20th St.
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    Following the purchase of a plan reviewing fee permit in January, a plan review permit for 347 W 20th St, Suite 100 was sold earlier in March. Details from the permits: Use: 1,155 retail buildout 1-1-2-M-B '21 IBC FCC Group: Non-residential alteration The forthcoming hotel The Daphne is going up at 347 W 20th St. The permit seems to indicate Heights Flower Shop will be located in Suite 100. The Daphne is a joint project between Bunkhouse Group and RGA Ventures, a subsidiary of Houston-based Wood Lane Partners.
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    An impact water fee permit and impact wastewater fee permit (water/waste water application) were purchased last week for 812 Main St. The Battlestein's Building at 812 Main St is part of expansion plans for JW Marriott Houston Downtown at 806 Main St. Impact water fee Impact wastewater fee
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    The city cited 812 Main St for unpermitted work last week. As mentioned, the Battlestein's Building at 812 Main St is being redeveloped. It's part of the expansion of the JW Marriott Houston Downtown at 806 Main St. Below are the inspector's note from the 311 complaint for unpermitted work at 812 Main St: Upon return to 812 Main St. I37 met with Mgr of Marriott Hotel, explained requesting access to adjacent building for Inspection. spoke with Maint. Mgr. to gain access. I37 inspected and took photos of Basement, 10 floors and roof of building. observed non-function water pump in basement, and every floor was vacant Temp electrical stations on every floor. all elevator doors were secured. Remodel permit is required for all renovations. with all Trades. All work must stop till further notice from Building Official as well as Fire Marshal. https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/checkcasestatus/casedetail/?id=e2514c14-23e6-ee11-904d-001dd80b3d80
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    An inspector visited 711 W Gray St on Friday after receiving a complaint about unpermitted work. Below are their notes included in the 311 case status: Inspector I56 dispatched via 311 complaint for construction without a permit. Upon arrival I56 checked in ILMS and observed an approved project for demo and plumbing. At the time of the visit I56 walked the property from the city right of way. I56 tried to make contact with property owner but property was closed and no one was on site. during the investigation I56 did not observe new construction. 1st notice posted to provided access and verify that no work beyond scope has been done. Follow-up is schedule. https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/checkcasestatus/casedetail/?id=b4ed2c61-0eed-ee11-904d-001dd80a8b5d
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    There is another 311 complaint on file for 711 W Gray St. The complaint is for unpermitted work. Based on the plan review inspection report, building plans have not been approved for permitting. https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/checkcasestatus/casedetail/?id=b4ed2c61-0eed-ee11-904d-001dd80a8b5d
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    Once the required permits for 1411 Richmond Ave are filed with the city, maybe we'll know more about the renovations.
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    I'm not sure if any renovation, construction, or any other kind of work means anything tenant-wise. There could be a number of reasons why there's some kind of work being done on the former dry cleaning building at 1411 Richmond Ave. Whatever work that's taking place is unpermitted. The city recently cited the property owner for unpermitted work. More from the notes below: Construction w/o permits. Structural, re-roof of building. Roof being replaced by contractor. 1st notice. https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/checkcasestatus/casedetail/?id=c38d707b-37ec-ee11-904d-001dd80b3d80
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    I suppose the sites of former dry cleaners can be repurposed into anything. I know there are many examples to pull from, but the only one that comes to mind at the moment is Dry Clean Super Center of The Heights. It was located at 1223 W 11th St. Now, it's home to Daddy's Chicken Shack.
  18. IntheKnowHouston
    The Google Map listing for Haig's Ice House (909 Fisher St) has been up since late summer. Since The Papaian Group has yet to submit building plans to the city, it may be a while until we see any work on the building. A utility administrative application fee (water/waste water application) was purchased last month. I know very little about building and permitting. Maybe that fee means something. I don't know. From what I've observed, a water/waste water application is usually required before buying a plan reviewing fee permit. So, perhaps building plans will be submitted soon. Again, I really don't know. Maybe someone who knows more about this process can chime in.
  19. IntheKnowHouston
    Hindesky notes 1331 Seamist Dr is no longer listed for sale on CBRE's website. LoopNet; however, seems to be advertising the property: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1331-Seamist-Dr-Houston-TX/30627710/ At present, there are no records on the county clerk's website indicating a recent sell of the property.
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    Additional information about the current owner(s) of 1331 Seamist Dr
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    1331 Seamist is/was on up for sale. CBRE marketed the property on behalf of the seller. Details from the listing: 1331 Seamist Drive is located in the growing area of Houston Heights. This appealing stretch of Houston is filling with new business and construction. Recent and upcoming residential development makes the Heights a prime location for employee living and new businesses. 1331 Seamist Drive is ideally suited for residential townhomes, multi-family, or retail use. 2.77 acres https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1331-Seamist-Dr-Houston-TX/30627710/ https://www.showcase.com/1331-seamist-dr-houston-tx-77008/30627710/ https://images1.showcase.com/d2/ygkuTv7s_Sjssa-b2Q18YeZSojCoM7pSrgRE2fVWXMY/document.pdf
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    The 1331 Seamist Dr parcel was acquired in 2016 by Pinto Realty Partners LLC. Pinto Realty Partners is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cockrell Interests. According to county and city records, Pinto Realty Partners received approval for a replat in 2020. The replat was to create an unrestricted reserve. The plat is named Haven at Seamist.
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    Previously warehouses were situated on the property. HCAD records show the following buildings constructed there: Distribution Warehouse Shell, Industrial 32,400 sf Built in 1960 Warehouse Office Building 5,856 sf Built in 1960 Warehouse Shell, Industrial 7,448 sf Built in 1994 The warehouses were demolished in early 2022. Below are photos of the warehouses on the property prior to demolition in 2022. The photos are from an old LoopNet listing. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1331-Seamist-Dr-Houston-TX/5870450/
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    Google Earth images of 1331 Seamist Drive
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    Map with the 1331 Seamist Dr parcel listed:
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