June 22, 20213 yr 16 hours ago, wjh2 said: Nevermind - it looks like it is Pure Romance... https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/21/pure-romance-to-move-headquarters.html Those Main Street properties are in a historic district, which means any exterior modifications will have to be approved by the Historic Conservation Board. Quote Main and Third Street Cluster 300-302, 304-306 Main Street, and 208-210 E. 3rd Street (Central Business District) National Register of Historic Places -- Listed July 15, 1983 (No. 83001984) Significance: This cluster is composed of six significant late 19th and early 20th century buildings exhibiting distinctive architectural characteristics and styles associated with their period of construction as applied to commercial use. Their scale, location, materials, and setting produced a grouping that is both cohesive in design, feeling, and association and visually distinct from its surroundings. The area once housed the University of Cincinnati’s McMicken School of Design and the offices of Salmon B. Chase, Supreme Court Justice and President Lincoln’s Secretary of the Treasury. from https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/historic-conservation/national-register-historic-districts/
June 22, 20213 yr 2 minutes ago, jwulsin said: Those Main Street properties are in a historic district, which means any exterior modifications will have to be approved by the Historic Conservation Board. from https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/historic-conservation/national-register-historic-districts/ It seems like an odd location for a corporate HQ. Although, I know they like to have visability and being able to plaster their logo on the front side of the building visible to all the cars passing along FWW and people walking to Reds and Bengals games will be priceless for them.
June 22, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, thesenator said: The second entry at 205 W 4th isn’t City Club, it’s for the Textile Building being redeveloped by The Bernstein Group out of Washington DC. The City Club project at PNC Tower (Union Central) is mired in budget issues. Gotcha. And that’s interesting about city club part 2* I haven’t heard about budget issues. The first part of the project has had very high occupancy since opening and they’ve already been awarded tax credits. On top of that the company that owns it is pretty healthy from what I understand. Edited June 22, 20213 yr by 646empire
June 22, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, Brutus_buckeye said: It seems like an odd location for a corporate HQ. The article said that they want it to feel more like a "home" than an office... so I think those old, historic buildings could be perfect since they'll be able to create lots of smaller spaces. Luminaut does good design work, so I'm hopeful they will do a good job with this project.
June 22, 20213 yr 8 minutes ago, jwulsin said: The article said that they want it to feel more like a "home" than an office... so I think those old, historic buildings could be perfect since they'll be able to create lots of smaller spaces. Luminaut does good design work, so I'm hopeful they will do a good job with this project. I still can see nice big signage overlooking the highway and GABP on this too. That would attract a lot of eyeballs on a daily basis. Do you know if the glass building on 3rd was included in the deal?
June 22, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, jwulsin said: The article said that they want it to feel more like a "home" than an office... so I think those old, historic buildings could be perfect since they'll be able to create lots of smaller spaces. Luminaut does good design work, so I'm hopeful they will do a good job with this project. I totally understand what PR is going for. Right now, their offices are in that odd structure that was built to accommodate Delta Airlines Reservations operations. I'm so glad to see this cluster of our history saved. Its pretty much the last group of buildings that exemplify our commercial center at a time when Cincinnati was indeed The Queen of the West. Just wondering....Is this the first piece of the puzzle to putting together an expansion Northward for the convention center?
June 22, 20213 yr 19 minutes ago, TheCOV said: I totally understand what PR is going for. Right now, their offices are in that odd structure that was built to accommodate Delta Airlines Reservations operations. I'm so glad to see this cluster of our history saved. Its pretty much the last group of buildings that exemplify our commercial center at a time when Cincinnati was indeed The Queen of the West. Just wondering....Is this the first piece of the puzzle to putting together an expansion Northward for the convention center? No, they wouldn’t need this property for a north expansion. Taking 6th street along with the buildings along 6th st would be a large expansion by itself. If they decide on going north for the future they wouldn’t need the pure romance building until a very far off expansion decades from now Edited June 22, 20213 yr by 646empire
June 22, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Brutus_buckeye said: Do you know if the glass building on 3rd was included in the deal? It's not. The owners of the glass building sold the historic ones to Pure Romance.
June 22, 20213 yr So what’s to become of the original pure romance building? Would love to see that converted to residential and become an apartment tower.
June 22, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, Troeros2 said: So what’s to become of the original pure romance building? Would love to see that converted to residential and become an apartment tower. Another convention center expansion?
June 22, 20213 yr From the looks of the renderings it’s not going to be all the buildings on Main which I previously thought. I wonder if the hotel is still in the works for those buildings? https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/22/see-pure-romances-plans-for-hq.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=2#cxrecs_s Edited June 22, 20213 yr by Ucgrad2015
June 22, 20213 yr 43 minutes ago, Ucgrad2015 said: From the looks of the renderings it’s not going to be all the buildings on Main which I previously thought. I wonder if the hotel is still in the works for those buildings? https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/22/see-pure-romances-plans-for-hq.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=2#cxrecs_s I do not love the move. For a company of their size, it just does not scream corporate HQ. THey ave nice buildings and glad they will be put to good use, but it does not scream growing company to me.
June 22, 20213 yr 5 minutes ago, Brutus_buckeye said: I do not love the move. For a company of their size, it just does not scream corporate HQ. THey ave nice buildings and glad they will be put to good use, but it does not scream growing company to me. How many employees can these buildings even fit? Seems like not a lot... did they let go of employees?
June 22, 20213 yr The new space will be 40,000 sq ft, so this is not a downsizing. This is about building a new type of office space for a workforce that will be working from home 2-3 days per week and giving them an interesting workspace that makes them want to make the commute the other days. If you look at the renderings, this looks more like a hotel than a traditional office space, with a variety of different sized conference rooms and seating areas, a library-type space, dining areas, etc. Way more unique and interesting than the former Delta call center that they occupy now.
June 23, 20213 yr 5 hours ago, taestell said: The new space will be 40,000 sq ft, so this is not a downsizing. This is about building a new type of office space for a workforce that will be working from home 2-3 days per week and giving them an interesting workspace that makes them want to make the commute the other days. If you look at the renderings, this looks more like a hotel than a traditional office space, with a variety of different sized conference rooms and seating areas, a library-type space, dining areas, etc. Way more unique and interesting than the former Delta call center that they occupy now. Do they own the old Delta call center or do they lease it?
June 23, 20213 yr 9 hours ago, Brutus_buckeye said: Do they own the old Delta call center or do they lease it? Lease. It's owned by the City.
June 23, 20213 yr Does anyone know if 830 main is going ahead with the additional infill build? I know they are converting the historical building to apartments, but I see they just submitted a application for a crane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 23, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, lobanio0 said: Does anyone know if 830 main is going ahead with the additional infill build? I know they are converting the historical building to apartments, but I see they just submitted a application for a crane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk was there any indication that the infill building was off the table?
June 23, 20213 yr was there any indication that the infill building was off the table? Last I read they were moving forward with the conversion and would come back to review the infill at a later dateSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 23, 20213 yr https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/30/35-million-downtown-apartment-project-moving.html Last article I remember seeing they were both going to start around the same time with the first phase (main building opening in 9 months and the second building in 12-14 months).
June 23, 20213 yr On 6/21/2021 at 4:02 PM, wjh2 said: Nevermind - it looks like it is Pure Romance... https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/21/pure-romance-to-move-headquarters.html The article states "The property is currently vacant in the Main and Third Street Historic District." However, Dewey's Pizza home office is still listed as 300 Main Street, 1st floor Cincinnati, OH 45202. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
June 23, 20213 yr Does anyone know what the status of the other infill building that was slated to be built across the street from the new apartment tower that was built (the demolished donatos building).
June 23, 20213 yr The completed apartment tower you are referring to is The Blonde. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
June 23, 20213 yr 24 minutes ago, Troeros2 said: Does anyone know what the status of the other infill building that was slated to be built across the street from the new apartment tower that was built (the demolished donatos building). I haven’t heard anything about it but doubt we’ll see anything in the next few years (they stated that if the first one did well then they would do the second one). Also apparently The Blonde was named that because of the mural that is currently at that location. So if they do the second tower than would it still be called the blonde since that mural will be covered up? I guess they could call the second one The Brunette.
June 23, 20213 yr 7 minutes ago, Ucgrad2015 said: I haven’t heard anything about it but doubt we’ll see anything in the next few years (they stated that if the first one did well then they would do the second one). Also apparently The Blonde was named that because of the mural that is currently at that location. So if they do the second tower than would it still be called the blonde since that mural will be covered up? I guess they could call the second one The Brunette. I heard they have no plans to do the other tower. Maybe they'll change their mind now that the Blonde is currently 100% leased.
June 24, 20213 yr Get a look inside downtown Cincinnati’s latest hotel: PHOTOS By Tom Demeropolis – Senior Staff Reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier Another new hotel has opened in downtown Cincinnati. PHOTOS
June 24, 20213 yr That better not remain empty for a long time, because one of the things I always liked about that corner of Downtown was that it felt really complete alongside that side of the park. This feels like someone knocked a few teeth out of the city's smile.
June 30, 20213 yr The Gwynne building finally received 5 million in tax credits after its fourth try. Will become a 5 star boutique hotel. Hopefully this will help bring in some new businesses to the empty storefronts on Main between 6th and 7th st. https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/30/gwynne-building-redevelopment.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=1#cxrecs_s
June 30, 20213 yr How many hotels does downtown Cincinnati have at this point and how many does it still need? I know there is still the elusive convention hotel which will probably have the most rooms once that gets going. Then there is the boutique otr hotel going on central parkway. Then finally the Hard Rock Hotel. Just curious if we are reaching saturation point with hotels yet. Or if there is even any way of knowing?
June 30, 20213 yr The Gywnne Building is a great one to turn into a hotel. The Convention Center and OTR hotels will do fine because of the specific niches they are targeting. I wouldn't be surprised if we see some of the other hotel proposals turn into other things. The Tri-State/Traction Building could easily become apartments. The Third and Main hotel proposal is becoming office space for Pure Romance now. I'm not sure if a Hard Rock Hotel is really needed and wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't get built — I heard that they were previously considering a partnership with another downtown hotel rather than building their own.
June 30, 20213 yr All the new hotels are relatively small. The Westin, Hyatt and Hilton are all around 500 rooms each. Most of the new hotels are around 125 rooms. Looks like the Gwynne will be 168 rooms.
June 30, 20213 yr 20 minutes ago, taestell said: The Gywnne Building is a great one to turn into a hotel. The Convention Center and OTR hotels will do fine because of the specific niches they are targeting. I wouldn't be surprised if we see some of the other hotel proposals turn into other things. The Tri-State/Traction Building could easily become apartments. The Third and Main hotel proposal is becoming office space for Pure Romance now. I'm not sure if a Hard Rock Hotel is really needed and wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't get built — I heard that they were previously considering a partnership with another downtown hotel rather than building their own. Hard Rock looked into the partnerships Dan Gilbert had originally put in place with local hotels, when it was Jack. They are keeping them in place for the time being, but internally they want a hotel on property to keep high rollers on property spending money in the hotel, spa, restaurants, etc. They have been looking at three different options for a hotel tower, location, size, and amenities.
June 30, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, savadams13 said: Hard Rock looked into the partnerships Dan Gilbert had originally put in place with local hotels, when it was Jack. They are keeping them in place for the time being, but internally they want a hotel on property to keep high rollers on property spending money in the hotel, spa, restaurants, etc. They have been looking at three different options for a hotel tower, location, size, and amenities. That makes sense I imagine that finding a partner hotel doesn’t bring in the same amount of revenue as a hotel directly connected to the casino. Especially if you want your customers to drink, then a partner hotel doesn’t really make much sense revenue wise.
June 30, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, savadams13 said: Hard Rock looked into the partnerships Dan Gilbert had originally put in place with local hotels, when it was Jack. They are keeping them in place for the time being, but internally they want a hotel on property to keep high rollers on property spending money in the hotel, spa, restaurants, etc. They have been looking at three different options for a hotel tower, location, size, and amenities. Are there any rumors in what locations? I’m hoping one of the parking lots just south of the casino.
June 30, 20213 yr 3 minutes ago, Ucgrad2015 said: Are there any rumors in what locations? I’m hoping one of the parking lots just south of the casino. Im guessing they probably want it to be on the casino property…that makes the most sense. But I would love for a hotel to go across the street instead. I hate that eyesore of a parking lot.
June 30, 20213 yr Scoop? I guess a bit but been out there Hardrock is buying the Greyhound Station and putting the Casino hotel there.
June 30, 20213 yr 9 minutes ago, ucnum1 said: Scoop? I guess a bit but been out there Hardrock is buying the Greyhound Station and putting the Casino hotel there. I could see that. My only question is how would you make it connect directly to the casino since that whole lot is right next to the parking garage? I’m just adding that they would want to hotel to directly connect instead of having to walk across a parking garage.
June 30, 20213 yr 21 minutes ago, Ucgrad2015 said: I could see that. My only question is how would you make it connect directly to the casino since that whole lot is right next to the parking garage? I’m just adding that they would want to hotel to directly connect instead of having to walk across a parking garage. What would be cool is if they used the land in between and created a mixed use Mall aka liberty center.
June 30, 20213 yr Talk of a casino expansion that would connect with the hotel.Would build another parking garage.
June 30, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, ucnum1 said: Talk of a casino expansion that would connect with the hotel.Would build another parking garage. expansion? Legit rumor? I always thought that a small e sports arena could be built. Not sure how betting laws work with video game tournaments like that but it would be very interesting.
July 1, 20213 yr Yes a sports betting site and esports area are in the works 180-240 room hotel 14-16 stories range and casino expansion. Anyone catch the Ohio historic tax credits supposely announced today? 2 Cincinnati projects.The PG hotel and Price Hill Warsaw project but no word on others yet.
July 1, 20213 yr The original casino agreement said a hotel could not be built for X amount of years. That was back when downtown hotels were hurting. Hard Rock said a hotel is "phase II" of their takeover, with phase I just being a rebrand and refresh of the existing casino.
July 1, 20213 yr 22 hours ago, Ucgrad2015 said: Are there any rumors in what locations? I’m hoping one of the parking lots just south of the casino. The employee drop off area just south of the casino building and parking garage. over 50% of the rooms would have city views that wouldnt be blocked. The tower can be directly connect to the casino building and the existing parking garage. Plus the property can easily connect to the second floor where the new music performance space will be located.
July 1, 20213 yr I agree that's a good site, but I also feel like the better view is looking north/northwest toward Pendleton, OTR, and Mt. Auburn. Would love it if this somehow spurred development between Court, Eggleston, and Reedy.
July 1, 20213 yr If Hard Rock doesn't give us a guitar shaped hotel, we riot. (photo of the recently completed hotel at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL)
July 1, 20213 yr I've been saying that all along! That and the buffet...then I'll be pleased. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 1, 20213 yr 40 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: I've been saying that all along! That and the buffet...then I'll be pleased. 😑
July 1, 20213 yr 23 hours ago, ucnum1 said: Yes a sports betting site and esports area are in the works 180-240 room hotel 14-16 stories range and casino expansion. Anyone catch the Ohio historic tax credits supposely announced today? 2 Cincinnati projects.The PG hotel and Price Hill Warsaw project but no word on others yet. this sounds too good to be true? What’s your source? Not doubting you, just curious about who you work for?
July 1, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, atlas said: 😑 I still don't know you. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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