bpe3 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I've seen some discussion of the new condos planned a block away at the NEC of Bettis and Bancroft, but I haven't heard anything about this site yet. The adjacent mini-storage building on San Felipe is still standing. It would be a shame to hide a nice new development behind such an inferior land use.What's the scoop? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpe3 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 The website is still up: http://www.sanfelipecourt.com/but the apartments have been gone for a few months.Yesterday I noticed a variance request sign placed on the chain link fence surrounding the dirt.What's going up in its place? Taller, denser, nicer apartments or condos seem like a natural fit. The nearby Roll-N Saloon is a unique amenity. Unfortuantely, it doesn't appear that the redevelopment plan inlcudes the mid-rise mini-storage building that claims much of the frontage on and visibilty from San Felipe.bpe3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuppaJoe Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Interesting. I moved from the Spring area into those apartments about 10 years ago and lived there for about a year. Had I not, I think I would have moved to another city, but by doing so, I fell in love with Houston and the inner loop. The Roll-N was always a favorite on slow weekday nights when nothing else was going on.We used to call the complex "Melrose Place" because of the way the place was situated, but the apartments had the look and feel of military barracks. That being said, it was one of the few apartment complexes in that part of town where you actually knew your neighbors.That land was too valuable for those apartments. And you're right, it's a shame the mini-storage is still going to stand there, as it was just as much of an eye sore. I'm curious to see what's going to become of this land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Somone mentioned this in another thread last week I think. I'm not sure if the thread was devoted to these apts or if it was a side note. I can't find the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I saw some pipes sticking up when I drove by this weekend. Have those been there long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think the only apartments left are 1/2 way down Mid Lane.Looks to be a few salvage items left. There was some cool detail on some of the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think the only apartments left are 1/2 way down Mid Lane.Looks to be a few salvage items left. There was some cool detail on some of the stairs.So those are old pipes? I thought they were new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think the only apartments left are 1/2 way down Mid Lane.Looks to be a few salvage items left. There was some cool detail on some of the stairs.I love the design of the old 1950's-60's smaller apartment complexes like this one, especially the spiral staircases & landscaped courtyards w/ curved pools. I believe there are a few left on Woodway, before Chimney Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/busine...ff/5986727.htmlAfter knocking down an aging apartment complex just inside the West Loop, the Morgan Group has started building a five-story multifamily project in its place.The 325-unit complex, called 2121 Mid Lane, is going up at the corner of San Felipe and Mid Lane, replacing the San Felipe Court apartments, built in the 1960s.The project should be completed by next fall. An average unit of 990 square feet will rent for just over $1,700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I don't know if theres another thread out there somewhere on HAIF, but here are renderings of 2121 Mid Lane... Contemporary exteriors, extravagant interiors. The 329 apartment homes at 2121 Mid Lane will feature gourmet kitchens, granite countertops, spacious walk-in closets, full-size washers and dryers and premium fixtures. The four-story community will top one story of parking. Beyond the convenience of on-site parking and a location near the Galleria business and retail district, 2121 Mid Lane will provide residents exceptional amenities, including a clubhouse with internet caf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Is that ground retail I see or, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Is that ground retail I see or, what?Don't know, im taking a guess and saying no. Does anyone out there knows the status of 2121 Mid Lane as of now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Don't know, im taking a guess and saying no. Does anyone out there knows the status of 2121 Mid Lane as of now?Under construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinDaugherty Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Ah, sweet "progress." Not.I lived in Stuart Zidell's apartments on Briarglen and Bancroft for several years. I loved the Mid Lane area. It was hip without being Montrosely self-conscious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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