Dakota79 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 So, I just heard from someone this afternoon that the entire block bounded by Bammel, Sackett, Earl and Philfall is under contract with Borlenghi. No confirmation if that is who actually has it under contract (I hope so) but supposedly the tenants have until the end of the year to vacate. This is the block of bungalows that have been used for years as offices. Would be a great location for a highrise. Can someone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Looks like it was sold to "GBL Developers LLC" in late July, 2015. The address for GBL Developers on the HCAD account (1400 POST OAK BLVD STE 150) is linked to Interfin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ew2003 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 County Clerk records show the entire block sold in July 2015 with a note of $5.7M. GBL was created right before closing. GBL DEVELOPERS LLC Texas Taxpayer Number 32057788815 Mailing Address 1400 POST OAK BLVD STE 150 HOUSTON, TX 77056-6009 Right to Transact Business in Texas ACTIVE State of Formation TX Effective SOS Registration Date 07/15/2015 Texas SOS File Number 0802253823 Registered Agent Name GIORGIO BORLENGHI Registered Office Street Address 1400 POST OAK BLVD, SUITE 150 HOUSTON, TX 77056 You'll have to register/login to see the doc: http://www.cclerk.hctx.net/applications/websearch/EComm/ViewEdocs.aspx?ID=wGLQNx7kz6ZWN3cIrd0j7F9APFxndJBGE9a9XSB1YssbATBKpBF8OqYS1Kq0epoU0FjUBhmNzrbMfd54Kc74i88yeWeAWPmkQXtTzqoSdh3CfFCy0wc7KX76I0H5NUGOMNx+XSZGOxf4gCkKnmz3rw== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Plat filed, Villa Borghese is the name. SubdivisionPlatPDF_VillaBorghese.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Plat filed, Villa Borghese is the name. SubdivisionPlatPDF_VillaBorghese.pdf Urbannizer - you're the best! Surely it'll be a high rise. Can't wait to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Houstonia September 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Sweet! I count 25-floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Belfiore 2.0. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I agree. My only gripe would be it being place in the center of the block and gated like Belfiore. That seems a bit awkward for Upper Kirby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Close enough to River Oaks to warrant the conservative design but close enough to Kirby to be somewhat a disappointment. But as a typical Houstonian, I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Borlenghi-to-build-luxe-tower-inside-the-loop-9181830.php#photo-10821290 Quote Giorgio Borlenghi, known for building Four-Leaf Towers, Villa d'Este, Montebello and Belfiore, is developing his first luxury residential tower inside the 610 Loop. It will also be one of the -- if not the -- most expensive buildings in Houston. The 26-story Villa Borghese, named after a park in Rome, will be built on Bammel Lane between Westheimer and West Alabama. The average unit will be priced at nearly $3.3 million. Most will fill 4,820 square feet and have two corner terraces. Borlenghi, founder of Houston based Interfin Cos., said construction will start after half the 46 units are pre-sold, which he remains confident about even amid a stubborn oil price decline. "The home market in River Oaks and the home market in west Houston are two completely different markets," Borlenghi said Wednesday. "We believe the people interested in these kinds of homes are less affected than people who are buying tract homes on the west side of Houston." Borlenghi said he hopes to be under construction a year from now. Thee tower would take two years to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 ^^^ where is the resident parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Well, this is absolutely terrible in terms of its street frontage. It's a fence surrounding a driveway surrounding a tower for the wealthy. It's a suburban design replacing a charming, unique block of businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Just west of urbanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/08/24/houston-developer-plans-new-luxury-condo-tower-in.html Borlenghi, the founder of Houston-based The Interfin Cos., purchased the property last year for an undisclosed price. Currently, there are about 20 older homes on the site, all commercial businesses ranging from a restaurant, hairdresser, doctor’s office and shops. Most of the homes will be moved to new locations around town, Borlenghi said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 http://villaborghesehouston.com/# Check out the views on their webpage...wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 ^^^ beautiful.. elegant.. and plush.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanEnthusiast713 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 2 hours ago, monarch said: ^^^ where is the resident parking? Surely it's underground! Touch of class unlike most of the condos being built around town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Architecture looks a bit more sleek than his three most recent beige designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 42 minutes ago, UrbanEnthusiast713 said: Surely it's underground! Touch of class unlike most of the condos being built around town Four leafs is underground. I guess only multi million dollar units get underground parking. 3 hours ago, Texasota said: Well, this is absolutely terrible in terms of its street frontage. It's a fence surrounding a driveway surrounding a tower for the wealthy. It's a suburban design replacing a charming, unique block of businesses. Since its not on a major road I'm not upset about it. The single family homes to the south will probably be there forever so it's not a major negative impact on the street scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubtokyo Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 wow....that tub view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Huge shout out to the community for uncovering this project before the media! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, Triton said: Huge shout out to the community for uncovering this project before the media! Don't we always? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 21 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Don't we always? True... very true. Guess I just wanted to acknowledge it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 19 hours ago, Texasota said: Well, this is absolutely terrible in terms of its street frontage. It's a fence surrounding a driveway surrounding a tower for the wealthy. It's a suburban design replacing a charming, unique block of businesses. true but this isn't even on a major thoroughfare so what difference does it make? this is literally plopped down in the middle of a residential area - it's not like there was a great deal of pedestrian activity although losing the neat businesses there is somewhat of a loss. had this been on westheimer i would feel differently but it isn't. edit: this block was actually under contract to the morgan group a few years back but they backed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I mean, where do you think people walk from? Anyone walking from the neighborhood would pass this thing on the way to Westheimer. Is this the absolute worst possible location for this building? No, of course not. That doesn't make it good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 This will be the new "rich people" tower whose occupants Lamar football players will be instructed to try to wake up in morning warm-up drills during two-a-days. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brijonmang Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Now that's how you introduce a building to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^^^ that VB video took my breath away. that white tub and restroom are what dreams are made of..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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