Author Topic: Cleveland: The Park Building (Read 53716 times)

FrqntFlyr · « **Reply #175 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:40:25 AM »

^^I didn't specifically ask, but there were no pre-sales listed on the price sheet, just reservations. So I would guess no.

X · « **Reply #176 on:** April 23, 2007, 07:32:03 AM »

Quote from: 3231 on April 23, 2007, 02:38:10 AM

Sounds like the developer needs to speed things up a bit. He needs to secure those reservations before they become smitten with someother project.

Shouldn't be a problem since they're all moving this slow. Unless you mean a project in North Ridgeville.

3231 · « **Reply #177 on:** April 23, 2007, 07:34:19 AM »

^Stonebridge is about to open up a new building.

3231 · « **Reply #178 on:** May 03, 2007, 01:57:21 AM »

Does anyone have a total price tag for this project?

w28th · « **Reply #179 on:** May 03, 2007, 04:57:36 AM »

Around $9,000,000

urbanlife · « **Reply #180 on:** May 03, 2007, 05:02:00 AM »

and does anyone know why they took the building accent lights down? they were on for a month or so, but now all of the fixtures have been removed.

MuRrAy HiLL · « **Reply #181 on:** June 26, 2007, 06:09:56 AM »

A couple of the store fronts are expanding hours in the Park Building. Suzy's smoothies and soups is now planning on staying open past lunchtime for the first time in its history (as of yesterday!). The store clerk said it depends on their business during the after lunch hours (roughly until 5 or 6) to see if they will continue it. If business is good, they may even expand even more. Also, I've been having a cappucino as late as 10:50 pm during the week at "For goodness jakes." Great to see places on public square staying open later..

Map Boy · « **Reply #182 on:** June 26, 2007, 07:03:54 AM »

hells yes! with the combination of E. 4th activity spreading towards the Square, the condos in the works and the CVB opening across Ontario, there may be life on these streets!

On a similar note, the sidewalk in front of the above eateries is significantly wider (if I recall correctly) now than it was before the ECTP construction. I would hope that they can fill vacancies with shops that will add sidewalk seating and that current tenants will pursue the same. I've long held that this is a relatively simple addition that will add vibrancy (and eyes on the street) to the Square.

JeffreyT · « **Reply #183 on:** June 26, 2007, 07:07:51 AM »

It definitely is much wider, and looks great with the brick work. Good call!

jmc8651 · « **Reply #184 on:** October 27, 2007, 11:39:01 AM »

Some interior demolition is happening in the spaces where GNC and Subway used to be. The retail spaces in the building are very small and must be hard to lease. Does anyone know if the developer has any specific plans for the street level space?

KJP · « **Reply #185 on:** October 28, 2007, 12:17:06 AM »

I wouldn't mind some smaller, more affordable retail spaces, especially for some mom-and-pop uniqueness.

MayDay · « **Reply #186 on:** October 28, 2007, 02:12:13 AM »

The interior demolition is due to the reshuffling of the existing retail tenants. Since the building was configured for offices, one of the restaurants (Sushi 86) had their kitchen on the second floor (accessed by a narrow staircase) which is now being converted into the condo units. So, they moved them to the Ontario side where they're on one level and have more seating. All the restaurants are "mom and pop" but it would be nice to see a retail space or two in that spot as well.

KJP · « **Reply #187 on:** October 28, 2007, 10:44:36 AM »

Ah. Comprendo.

McCleveland · « **Reply #188 on:** October 29, 2007, 01:20:13 AM »

The space where GNC and Subway used to be is going to be a dollar bank branch. They are currently removing 2 of the entry ways to accomodate the branch which will take up the entire eastern side of the building front. Removing those entry ways will also allow them to grade up the sidewalks and complete the brick work in the front. Apparently they miscaluclated the height of the vaults underneath which is why there is a large area of concrete out front and not brick. By losing the entry ways they'll be able to correct this. The rest of the store front signage on the building is also set for restoration. I've seen the renderings. It should look pretty sharp when it's complete.

Mov2Ohio · « **Reply #189 on:** October 29, 2007, 03:00:35 AM »

Quote from: McCleveland on October 29, 2007, 01:20:13 AM

The space where GNC and Subway used to be is going to be a dollar bank branch. They are currently removing 2 of the entry ways to accomodate the branch which will take up the entire eastern side of the building front. Removing those entry ways will also allow them to grade up the sidewalks and complete the brick work in the front. Apparently they miscaluclated the height of the vaults underneath which is why there is a large area of concrete out front and not brick. By losing the entry ways they'll be able to correct this. The rest of the store front signage on the building is also set for restoration. I've seen the renderings. It should look pretty sharp when it's complete.

Thanks, and welcome McCleveland

3231 · « **Reply #190 on:** October 29, 2007, 03:08:42 AM »

Quote from: McCleveland on October 29, 2007, 01:20:13 AM

The space where GNC and Subway used to be is going to be a dollar bank branch. They are currently removing 2 of the entry ways to accomodate the branch which will take up the entire eastern side of the building front. Removing those entry ways will also allow them to grade up the sidewalks and complete the brick work in the front. Apparently they miscaluclated the height of the vaults underneath which is why there is a large area of concrete out front and not brick. By losing the entry ways they'll be able to correct this. The rest of the store front signage on the building is also set for restoration. I've seen the renderings. It should look pretty sharp when it's complete.

Ooh, you sound like you know some stuff. Cool. While we always like new additions to UO, we especially like the ones that know a thing or two. Welcome!

jamiec · « **Reply #191 on:** October 29, 2007, 03:15:30 AM »

The rest of us have to get by on our good looks alone. It's not easy!

Just curious about Dollar Bank... Are they expanding with this space in the Galleria and this?

McCleveland · « **Reply #192 on:** October 29, 2007, 03:38:01 AM »

Thanks 3231. I got turned on to this forum a couple months ago and have just been viewing but finally signed up as a user. I live and work downtown and also sit on the board of directors of the gateway neighborhood assoc as well as the gateway architectural review board (which this building happens to be in)... so i happen to stumble upon some pretty good info from time to time. i'll try to keep people more in the loop in the future and see if i can't get a hold of some of the rendering packets we receive at design review to post.

FrqntFlyr · « **Reply #193 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:07:40 AM »

Quote from: McCleveland on October 29, 2007, 03:38:01 AM

...so i happen to stumble upon some pretty good info from time to time. i'll try to keep people more in the loop in the future and see if i can't get a hold of some of the rendering packets we receive at design review to post.

^Cool!

Quote from: jamiec on October 29, 2007, 03:15:30 AM

Just curious about Dollar Bank... Are they expanding with this space in the Galleria and this?

Maybe this will mean that they'll close the branch that's next to the 668 building & across from E.6th?

lewarctj · « **Reply #194 on:** October 29, 2007, 05:43:01 AM »

Maybe this will mean that they'll close the branch that's next to the 668 building & across from E.6th?
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Yea - that is the plan. When everything is finalized with K&D buying the 668 Euclid building and retrofitted to apartments, this old Dollar Bank building you speak of will be knocked down to make way for access to the parking garage for the building.

Confiteordeo · « **Reply #195 on:** October 29, 2007, 07:34:52 AM »

Quote from: lewarctj on October 29, 2007, 05:43:01 AM

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Maybe this will mean that they'll close the branch that's next to the 668 building & across from E.6th?

Yea - that is the plan. When everything is finalized with K&D buying the 668 Euclid building and retrofitted to apartments, this old Dollar Bank building you speak of will be knocked down to make way for access to the parking garage for the building.

Do you know anything more specific about what this access is going to be? If they're just going to tear down the building to create an alley, that would be a real shame...

3231 · « **Reply #196 on:** October 29, 2007, 07:41:50 AM »

^I hear that is what they want to do, but I've heard that they are going to have some difficulty. Supposedly the Dollar Bank has a beautiful facade underneath that 60s addition. Its going to take a lot of political will (not sure that it exists) to tear down that building.

FrqntFlyr · « **Reply #197 on:** October 29, 2007, 07:53:14 AM »

Quote from: lewarctj on October 29, 2007, 05:43:01 AM

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Maybe this will mean that they'll close the branch that's next to the 668 building & across from E.6th?

Yea - that is the plan. When everything is finalized with K&D buying the 668 Euclid building and retrofitted to apartments, this old Dollar Bank building you speak of will be knocked down to make way for access to the parking garage for the building.

Couldn't they just continue to access the parking garage from Prospect?

musky · « **Reply #198 on:** October 29, 2007, 07:53:31 AM »

I guess this mean the condo project that was supposed to happen there is dead, huh?

X · « **Reply #199 on:** October 29, 2007, 08:28:01 AM »

Where is this parking garage? The only one that I know of around there wouldn't be accessed by knocking down the Dollar Bank building.

psdc · « **Reply #200 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:30:28 AM »

Does anyone have an update on this building?

the pope · « **Reply #201 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:31:43 AM »

Quote from: psdc on November 06, 2007, 03:30:28 AM

Does anyone have an update on this building?

like sales?

gutting process?

retail tenants?

dirigible docking station enhancements?

McCleveland · « **Reply #202 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:37:18 AM »

I spoke to the developer about 2 weeks ago. He said sales were doing well. Initially they had 14 pre-sales (out of the 26 units) and this summer they dropped about 5 after all the details came out pertaining to association fees, etc. I'm sure some just changed their mind. But he said they've had a real solid couple months and have made up those sales plus a couple more (sounds to me like 16 of the 26 are sold). he mentioned they were moving forward with construction. Saturday the dumpster was moved into place in the alley between park and may. And yesterday i saw the dumpster windows open on the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th floors with a lot of trash coming down the schute. Also the entry to the garage is slated to be on ontario... Pretty much directly below the "Green's" sign next to the new entrance to sushi 86.

McCleveland · « **Reply #203 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:38:40 AM »

oh... and they are anticipating a June '08 move in for the first tennants.

3231 · « **Reply #204 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:41:12 AM »

Great! Thanks for the news.

w28th · « **Reply #205 on:** December 12, 2007, 05:24:40 AM »

I've heard that the Park Building has been granted the $10,000,000 construction loan from the bank. Things will get rolling now.

KJP · « **Reply #206 on:** December 12, 2007, 07:20:16 AM »

I can tell you that W28th is "in the know" when it comes to the Park Building (as well as other projects around town).

w28th · « **Reply #207 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:11:14 AM »

KJP, a gentleman and a scholar.

Map Boy · « **Reply #208 on:** December 13, 2007, 03:33:12 AM »

Very nice! Thanks for the update fellas

KJP · « **Reply #209 on:** December 13, 2007, 04:51:26 AM »

Quote from: w28th on December 12, 2007, 08:11:14 AM

KJP, a gentleman and a scholar.

Well, you're half right.....

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Author Topic: Cleveland: The Park Building (Read 53716 times)