YAY!!

Good to see.

Thanks for the update.

Great! That first picture shows the building where the restaurant/cafe is supposed to go.

I've always loved that white house shown in the second pic. It's so spooky. I hope they don't overdo the rehab.

Great! That first picture shows the building where the restaurant/cafe is supposed to go.

I've always loved that white house shown in the second pic. It's so spooky. I hope they don't overdo the rehab.

 

I agree.  One of my favorite places anywhere is the <a href="http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2744681-liberty_bar_san_antonio-i">Liberty Bar</a> in San Antonio, precisely because it is so utterly ramshackle (the entire building leans to the west).

Any updates on the renovation of this building? I stumbled across what appears to be the website for the Gospel Press apartments (Tremont Place Lofts): http://www.tremontplacelofts.com/floorplans.htm

 

I assume the images on this page are just stock images? http://www.tremontplacelofts.com/apartments.htm

^Wow, great find!  Those are some giant units -- up to 2600 sq. ft, with most being in the 1100-1500 sq. ft. range.  The web site is pretty good overall.  The only thing missing is some sort of a message as to when the project will be done.

^Ok, so I got my question answered by emailing the address on the website.  I got a reply back in 15 minutes:

 

"Our construction schedule is right on track.  We are expecting to have our first units available by the summer of 2008."

Surprised they ditched the "gospel press" name, but happy to hear plans are on track, thanks!

Wow, over 100 units.  I didn't think it was that large.

^Ok, so I got my question answered by emailing the address on the website.  I got a reply back in 15 minutes:

 

"Our construction schedule is right on track.  We are expecting to have our first units available by the summer of 2008."

 

That's great to hear!

 

Wow, over 100 units.  I didn't think it was that large.

 

Seems like there are a lot of "decks, porches, patios", etc as well!

Does anyone know if the units are rentals or a mix of rentals and for-sale? The question was mentioned at the beginning of the thread and hasn't been answered yet ... and I didn't see anything in the way of clarification on the Tremont Place Lofts site.

Does anyone know if the units are rentals or a mix of rentals and for-sale? The question was mentioned at the beginning of the thread and hasn't been answered yet ... and I didn't see anything in the way of clarification on the Tremont Place Lofts site.

 

Rental.  The email that I got from them also had the following in it.  I guess I should have just posted the whole thing before.

 

The preliminary pricing for the suites are as follows:

 

1-bedrooms will start at $785

2-bedrooms will start at $1225

3-bedrooms will start at $1795

 

If you would like to pre-reserve a unit, please let me know.  I can add you to our “First Call” list.  We are seeing tremendous interest in Tremont Place Lofts and we want to ensure we give our customers the opportunity to pre-reserve units if they wish.

is this a situation of state/federal tax credits dictating the units must be rental for 5 years?

^Well, we know that it's up for the new state credit.

The pdf versions of the floor plans include the phrase "An historic tax credit rehabilitation project" so I'd assume that would mean it's subject to the rental rule.  Also on the site it talks about renting out some of the units as "hotel suites" for business & leisure travelers, corporate short-term stuff and with an unusual focus on entertainers. 

 

I agree with whoever said that it's too bad that they dropped the Gospel Press name.  The building itself is really downplayed - you don't get a sense of it being a bldg w/historic character at all.  B/c of the bldg some of the floor plans are pretty cool - check out #103.

I have lived in Tremont for seven years and I remember when I first saw this place thinking it would be sweet if it would be rehabbed.  It has been great to see the work over the last year pick up pace.  I do agree with others though that the name "Tremont Place" kinda sucks.  To me it seems a bit too close to Tremont Point, which I think is a slightly different demographic than they are trying to target.  While I think the name Gospel Press is cool, I can also see why they would want to dump the Gospel part.  They still could have gone with something like Tremont Press, University Press, Jeffereson Press, or Lincoln Press.  Keeping "Press" immediately conveys the historic nature of the building before you even see it.

How awful... condolences to the family. Oh and WKYC folks - West 7th and Jefferson is in TREMONT. TREMONT. 2 seconds on Google Maps, folks :roll:

 

From wkyc.com:

Construction worker falls to his death in downtown Cleveland

 

Created: 12/12/2007 11:34:42 AM

Updated:12/12/2007 11:34:57 AM

 

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland police say a construction worker has died after falling from scaffolding.

The worker was on site at West 7th and Jefferson renovating a building when he fell approximately six stories.

 

The victim's identity has not been released pending the notification of family.

A little update on this story:

 

http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=79717

 

Construction worker falls to his death in Cleveland

 

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland police say 45 year old Joseph Albanese died after slipping and falling from scaffolding.

The worker was on site at West 7th, in between Jefferson and College Street, renovating the United Gospel Press Building when he fell approximately six stories.

 

Investigators say it appears Albanese slipped on wet lumber as he was trying to clamp on a safety harness, falling in between the building and the scaffold.

 

Albanese worked for B.F.C. Inc out of Cuyahoga Falls. Police say he has one son and lives on Hall Street in Akron.

 

OSHA is now investigating whether there are any safety violations. OSHA says it will look into things like the worker's fall protection, the scaffolding, the work surfaces, protective equipment and what level of training workers receive.

 

The United Gospel Press building dates back to the 1800's. It once housed Cleveland University and then turned into a gospel publishing building. The structure has been vacant for years and is now being rehabbed for new apartments.

 

Albanese is 1st cousin to the husband of Akron City Councilwoman Terry Albanese.

Hey Blinker- did I imagine that the Gospel Press project was one of this year's Emerging Cleveland stops?  How did things look inside?

Alas, we didn't go this year. I never heard back from the developer. I'm assuming it had something to do with the construction worker fall, as I contacted him right before that happened.

I hate to be one to arbitrarily "bump" a thread, but any updates on this project?  I haven't made it down to this part of Tremont in a while, but last time I was there it looked like things were progressing slowly-but-surely.  It does seem like construction's been going on for ages, however.

I drove by it the other day.  The project is just so massive that it seems to drag on forever, but I always see signs of progress.  Most notably there are a lot of the new windows installed, particuarly on the north side of the complex.  It sure would be nice if someone who lived in the area *cough*mayday*cough* were to stop by sometime and take some pics.  :)

my girlfriend and I are very interested in moving in here. we scheduled an appointment for march 7th to look at a few units that will be available may 15 (our hopeful move in day). I'll try and take some pics

Awesome! Please do take pics! And if you get updated price info, let me know. Might be interested in something there but don't know about $785 a month :-o

yeah, i'd like to see some pics too.

 

i've always really loved this one, i'm so glad it's being put to this use at last -- just like i always dreamed about everytime i looked at it.

 

i know its old news now, but that's really sad about the construction worker. at least his work legacy will be such a beautiful historic building.

I think $785 is really reasonable.  My gf and I called last Summer and the agent said they had nothing under $900.  If prices are $785, might have to take a second look.

Yes this place really looks like it will be a very cool place to live. I would love to see what they look like inside. Do they have a website that shows any renderings of what the apartments will look like?

www.tremontplacelofts.com.  Great website, I might add.

I dunno.  $795 does sound a bit high for Tremont.  I was renting an entire house there for $800 for a few years.  That sounds more like what you would expect for Warehouse district.  Maybe the units will be finished quite nicely, but I would have to think they would have some difficulty moving units at that price range.

Well they do list quite a few amenities like granite countertops, stainless steel apps., washer and dryer etc..  Many with gas fireplaces.  Most of the units seem pretty spacious. 

 

Oh and dont forget Heather Haveiland will have a joint there for coffee and yummy homemade goods!

I don't think $785 is totally unreasonable, but it seems a bit steep for the base price for a one-bedroom (with two-bedrooms starting at $1225). At least for me.

this is from an email from the leasing staff:

 

Thank you for your interest in Tremont Place Lofts.  We will have one and two bedroom lofts available.

 

The building is fabulous and has finishes in the apartments like no other in the Greater Cleveland area.

 

 

 

Our one bedroom apartments start at $800 and two bedrooms start at $1200.  We will have availability of apartments in Phase I beginning February 08.

 

 

 

We will have controlled access parking for our residents; first come, first served. The parking will be ready in about 4 months. As a promotion, we will give one parking space to the residents free of charge for the first year. After which parking is $35.00 per month.

 

 

 

Pet are allowed $200.00 non refundable fee, $25.00 per month.

 

No Rottweiler’s, Dobermans, or Pit bulls.

 

 

also i believe if you look at list of units, the lighter colored ones are the ones available now or soon (may june) the dark ones are still in development.

 

I love the "no dangerous dogs" part.

$800/$1200?  I've got to see these things.  They better be big.  I love the building and the location though.

The prices definitely seem a little high for rentals in Tremont.  I don't really care for the location of them at all, even if they were a little lower in cost.

The prices definitely seem a little high for rentals in Tremont.  I don't really care for the location of them at all, even if they were a little lower in cost.

 

The price is appropriate as those units are huge and on a prime block that can/will only get better.

 

I'm sure the developer thinks he can get that price as more and more people are looking for rentals and the rental market in the city is very strong.

I tend to agree.  also, tremont has lacked this kind of rental, relying instead split up houses, and older apartment buildings.  the higher rent brings expectations.  if this building can deliver with nice finishes and nice in-building amenities, they deserve what they ask.   

Does anyone know if they rent furnished apartments to the public on a daily basis? I want to bring my partner and his family to visit Cleveland and would be interested in staying there since it's in Tremont. I emailed them but have not heard back. Reading through their website it seems like they have apartments called hotel rooms? If anyone knows that would be helpful.

Yes, they do have 'Hotel Suites' that come entirely furnished.  They run like $2800/month.  You can also rent out the hotel suites (non-furnished) on a month-to-month basis.  The apartments are spacious, and there is gated (non-covered parking) which is free for the first year.  Everything is brand new in the apartments and they are energy efficient.  One Bedroom's now run anywhere from 950-1300.  Two bedroom's start at 1300.  My only complaint is that their isn't enough closet space, but I love the place and that really is my only complaint.  I have pictures of some of the apartments if you e-mail me privately.

Yes, they do have 'Hotel Suites' that come entirely furnished.  They run like $2800/month.  You can also rent out the hotel suites (non-furnished) on a month-to-month basis.  The apartments are spacious, and there is gated (non-covered parking) which is free for the first year.  Everything is brand new in the apartments and they are energy efficient.  One Bedroom's now run anywhere from 950-1300.  Two bedroom's start at 1300.  My only complaint is that their isn't enough closet space, but I love the place and that really is my only complaint.  I have pictures of some of the apartments if you e-mail me privately.

 

Welcome to UO.  Is there a reason why you can't you post the pictures here?

hablas photobucket?

hablas photobucket?

Do you speak photobucket??  :wtf:

 

Do you mean Tienes photobucket?

I don't know what I meant to say.  I meant like do you understand it, as in hablas ingles. 

 

But if "tienes" works better, I stand corrected.

I don't know what I meant to say.  I meant like do you understand it, as in hablas ingles. 

 

But if "tienes" works better, I stand corrected.

 

Drunk posting on UO!  tsk, tsk, tsk.

I got a tour of the model unit over the weekend. It was fairly well done - a lot of historic interior brickwork preserved. The kitchen was a very skinny galley-style, somewhat awkward.

I was told that 37 of the 42 units they have online have rented already. Impressive! There will be 102 units total.

Can someone post photos of this place pleeeeeeeeeeease? :)

I found these pictures of the interior on flickr, pretty cool looking.  I am still dissapointed that they changed the name, and I think the website is corny.  Still, i'm glad to see such a cool building find a purpose.

 

Here are the photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrored/3604399001/

Thanks for that link! I'd love to see the exterior, but that definitely gives me an idea of the uniqueness of the building.

 

It looks incredible!

Just curious, when the renovations are done, will the red brick be cleaned inside and out?

I found these pictures of the interior on flickr, pretty cool looking.  I am still dissapointed that they changed the name, and I think the website is corny.  Still, i'm glad to see such a cool building find a purpose.

 

Here are the photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrored/3604399001/

 

I have lurked on this website before, but finally registered today. I happened to take those photos of Tremont Place Lofts above as I have a friend who lives in there.

 

The units inside are remarkable. This building was continually built upon and added onto since the early to mid 1800s therefore each unit has an entirely different vibe. Some of the units have an amazing art deco glossy orange brick from the 1940s, while some have a rustic looking brick, and others have interesting wood paneling.

 

The floor plans of some of the units are quite funky, but they all have great character.