Clefan98

Not much different than Cincinnati’s? The first couple of weeks in December are usually pretty mild in much of NEO.

As a Cleveland resident, I have to disagree. I play in a few adult sports leagues that run on the same schedule, and let me tell you—Cleveland’s fall and spring offer some pretty amazing days, especially for athletes. PS: Most of the big races in NEO, including the Cleveland Marathon, are held in the spring and fall.

Yep it’s going to be four high-end townhomes. Construction costs (at least for unit D) are north of 1M. One of my good friends lives next door and has heard two units are already reserved, and the other two will be priced around 1.5M - 1.6M.

This is a significant setback for the region. Intel delays opening of central Ohio chip manufacturing plant to 2030 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The opening of Intel’s $28 billion chip manufacturing plant in central Ohio was delayed, again. “We are adjusting the timeline for our two Ohio fabs,” Intel Executive Vice President Intel Naga Chandrasekaran wrote in a statement. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/02/intel-delays-opening-of-central-ohio-chip-manufacturing-plant-to-2030.html

Despite the negative reviews, this building is filling up quickly: 34 units left out of 304 = 89% occupancy https://skyline776.com/floor-plans/

Trump is considering allowing Nippon Steel to acquire US Steel. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/trump-considering-allowing-sale-of-u-s-steel-to-nippon-steel/

Exciting, yet somewhat expected news - The W Sports Bar just announced they are indeed opening in the latest Banter spot.

Three out of the four spots you mentioned as “close to closed” are actually doing really well so not sure why you’re still going on and on about this. Take the L and move on. Virtually everyone on this forum either lives nearby (I’ve been here since 2006) or visits this neighborhood enough to know your personal observations should be taken with a large grain of salt.

Oh, well glad to hear that Proof and Hansa are still open for business since you originally stated they were closed. Yes, the Hansa restaurant portion is closed on Wednesday’s, but will be open tomorrow. The last time I tried to get in Proof we couldn’t get a reservation, they were completely booked. It’s clear we shouldn’t judge restaurants based off of one cold Wednesday in February.

Neither Hansa nor Proof are closed, and while I've only been to Choolah twice, both visits had a decent number of patrons.

It appears they are well over half leased. Link --> https://live-driftwood.com/apartments

Haha yeah, good point! Compared to most spots though, this parcel is pretty big (see below). The neighbors around there also have a decent amount of outdoor green space, which isn’t something you see a lot in other urban areas. Especially when you think about how most new builds on the near west-side are either townhomes, condos, or tightly packed single-family homes with little to no yard space at all.

It's a very nice property with a huge yard, in a HIGHLY desirable neighborhood. I actually think the updated asking price is fair, given the uniqueness of the house (tax-abated, large lot, 3-car garage, pool) + location. That said, I think final sale's price settles closer to 850K than it does 900K. BTW...this just went pending less than 3.5 blocks away: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3119-Clinton-Ave-Cleveland-OH-44113/67561174_zpid/

Totally agree. The streets in my area are swept regularly, and snow removal this year has been noticeably better than any other year since I moved to Cleveland.

Absolutely, I agree with that sentiment. The experience can vary significantly depending on where you are downtown and the time of day. Major cities everywhere have pockets of activity that ebb and flow with events, business hours, and local habits.

Sure, downtown was jammed with employees who drove in then retreated to their mundane suburban homes after the 9 to 5 grind. Today, downtown sees millions more annual visitors and tourists, while the residential population has grown by 15,000 and continues to rise. Remember the old joke about rolling a bowling ball down E9 after 5pm or on weekends without hitting a soul? Tell that to a 20yr old today, and they wouldn’t just laugh—they wouldn’t even understand it.

Everyone needs to calm down...They aren't leaving downtown Cleveland anytime soon. Steelmaker expands, extends lease by 10 years https://neo-trans.blog/2024/05/15/cleveland-cliffs-commits-to-skyscraper/

Hasn’t precedent for the Modell law already been established? https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2018/10/the_columbus_crew_had_been_sav.html

To add to this, Tom’s Watch Bar Coming to Downtown Cleveland The national sports bar chain will land in the Electric Building on Prospect https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/toms-watch-bar-coming-to-downtown-cleveland-45374009

Buyer beware… Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates, new study reveals Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article296831519.html

Totally agree with you about private schools. Some of the smartest and wealthiest people I know in the area are buying tax-abated homes. If you run the numbers, the savings over 15 years can make even top private schools a lot more affordable. Funny you mentioned Brecksville—I was going to bring it up since we’ve got friends there too. One thing I’ve noticed is that there seem to be way more kids playing outside or in strollers around our neighborhood compared to when we visit Brecksville. Just an observation, but it’s been on my mind lately. Also, the recent population trends don’t really back up the idea that families are bailing like they used to. With household sizes shrinking, there’s less demand for suburban school districts. And if families were leaving as much as some claim, you’d think suburban populations would be increasing, not declining. Brecksville population 2010: 13,656 2020: 13,635

That's awesome!

Some families are moving out, while others are moving in. Since everyone tends to treat their anecdotal evidence as the truth, let me share mine: The street I live on has seen an increase in families recently. In fact, the last house sold on our block was purchased by an affluent family with two high school-aged kids.