Houstonian in Iraq Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Kinda looks like a warehouse. Not too impress. Will wait to see what it really looks when it's built before I give it my official or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Kinda looks like a warehouse. Not too impress. Will wait to see what it really looks when it's built before I give it my official or Its very similar (same builder) to Jackson Hill Condos (Im not sure the exact name)...the exterior is totally different, but the interiors are the same (same finishes, different floorplans to be exact). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Kinda looks like a warehouse.It fits the neighborhood I think.thumbs up from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncertaintraveler Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Its very similar (same builder) to Jackson Hill Condos (Im not sure the exact name)...the exterior is totally different, but the interiors are the same (same finishes, different floorplans to be exact).Now I'm all confused. The developer listed in the link above (which takes you to an Urban Living website) is "A & J Development is an affiliate of Rob Johnson Interests . . ."That is not the same guy who built Jackson Hill Condos, who is Scott ______ (something another). So is the Urban Living link involve the same project everyone on this thread is talking about or is it some other development? Or maybe you mean to refer to the Flats at Jackson Hill??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Now I'm all confused. The developer listed in the link above (which takes you to an Urban Living website) is "A & J Development is an affiliate of Rob Johnson Interests . . ."That is not the same guy who built Jackson Hill Condos, who is Scott ______ (something another). So is the Urban Living link involve the same project everyone on this thread is talking about or is it some other development? Or maybe you mean to refer to the Flats at Jackson Hill???Yep - I meant Flats on Jackson Hill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 They look neat. However I would not be comfortable parking a block away, expecially at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I am not crazy about the floor plans. Specifically there is something kind of....I don't know, just not right about having the toilet just a few fit from your kitchen sink and/or your dining table. Ewwww! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscarbor Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I think they look good and the price point is nice also. I want to build something similar (size of units/lower price) in the east end. And I think its good having the toilet close by, you are able to hear if someone washes their hands or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utdeveloper Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 It fits the neighborhood I think.thumbs up from me.A & J Development are a couple of friends of mine. Good guys with a great business plan of building flats where mostly apartments and high priced townhomes are located. They did great with the Flats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Not too crazy about the exterior. It's the window designs that really bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenc Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I really like the development. If people ave to park down the street they have to park? Isn't that what they do in Chicago, NY, DC, Philly?Yes, but those cities have extensive mass transit systems so not all visitors need a place for their cars. Not true in Houston, which worships the automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Yes, but those cities have extensive mass transit systems so not all visitors need a place for their cars. Not true in Houston, which worships the automobile.Even the most extensive mass transit systems do not have stations outside each and every residential building, so even in those cities, visitors to the vast majority of residences have to WALK several blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh222 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Even the most extensive mass transit systems do not have stations outside each and every residential building, so even in those cities, visitors to the vast majority of residences have to WALK several blocks.Yeah, well I was born and raised in NYC. Yes you still have to walk, but that city is more conducive to walking as a function of 1) weather -- Houston is typically uncomfortable to walk for long distances like we do in NYC simply as a function of the temperature and humidity and, 2) NYC and many of those other cities are much more pedestrian friendly -- they give you a reason to walk! They tried it here in Houston in Midtown (not sure of the name of the development) and seemed to have the right idea, and then right next door CVS drops a suburban style store with total disregard to the urban street environment that was begining to develop -- real shame. Washington Ave has some potential, but again, the new strip centers are designed with pedestrian unfriendly/car friendly lots in the front. One exception appears to be the one that is going to be built a few blocks east of Sheppard on Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 anyone know what the maintenance fees will be like?and also the estimated completion date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Yeah, well I was born and raised in NYC. Yes you still have to walk, but that city is more conducive to walking as a function of 1) weather -- Houston is typically uncomfortable to walk for long distances like we do in NYC simply as a function of the temperature and humidity and, 2) NYC and many of those other cities are much more pedestrian friendly -- they give you a reason to walk! They tried it here in Houston in Midtown (not sure of the name of the development) and seemed to have the right idea, and then right next door CVS drops a suburban style store with total disregard to the urban street environment that was begining to develop -- real shame. Washington Ave has some potential, but again, the new strip centers are designed with pedestrian unfriendly/car friendly lots in the front. One exception appears to be the one that is going to be built a few blocks east of Sheppard on Washington.I'll obviously give you "pedestrian friendly" but that's sort of the point... We'll never achieve a pedestrian friendly city if we don't start constructing a few places at least some people might have to walk a block or two to get to.As to the weather,Yeah, and we all know that NYC has perfect weather 24/7/365 and is never uncomfortable to walk in...right? Good grief, man/woman. No rain, snow, sleet, stiflingly hot/humid summer days when you were growing up there? You must not have been paying much attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 after talking with a realtor friend, I'm seriously considering this place. maintenance fees are estimated at $.23 /sqftanyone have any insight on Jackson Hills? i'm going to go take a look this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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