June 26, 2024Jun 26 I wouldn't be disappointed if the buildings to the south were restored. Plaza Properties owned these, along with the bank property, for years and just let them go.
June 26, 2024Jun 26 29 minutes ago, Pablo said: I wouldn't be disappointed if the buildings to the south were restored. Plaza Properties owned these, along with the bank property, for years and just let them go. I wouldn’t mind them being restored either, but I would like if they added height behind them, or just saved the face of them.
June 26, 2024Jun 26 Glad at least the bank portion may still happen. It is such a beautiful building to let waste away. Also would bring more vibrancy to the corner with Parable and High Point/Condado across the streets. Hopefully something happens with the other buildings in the future that adds to the vibrancy.
June 26, 2024Jun 26 I forget, did this project apply for TMUD last time? Either way, might be smart to get started on one portion of the project (renovate the bank), then apply for TMUD funding for the second phase (Are we still doing TMUD?).
June 26, 2024Jun 26 30 minutes ago, clippersandyank said: Glad at least the bank portion may still happen. It is such a beautiful building to let waste away. Also would bring more vibrancy to the corner with Parable and High Point/Condado across the streets. Hopefully something happens with the other buildings in the future that adds to the vibrancy. I agree. This is becoming a really nice, active part of High St, these vacant buildings are really the only detriment right now.
June 27, 2024Jun 27 6 hours ago, VintageLife said: Ohio National Bank building A Cleveland developer seeking to redevelop the Ohio National Bank building at 167 S. High St. was awarded a $1.45 million tax credit. The building was built in 1911 and was home to the bank until it closed in 1999. It's been vacant for 20 years. Harsax Management, which bought the building in 2023, plans to convert the bank building into a restaurant or an entertainment venue. The upper three floors would house a handful of apartments. According to the state, the total project cost is $14.6 million. When Harsax bought the building, it proposed a plan to build a 15-story building next door to the bank building. Harsax wasn't able to be reached for comment on the latest plans for the project. Always thought this space would be a great space for Cleveland’s Marble Room to open up in.
June 27, 2024Jun 27 22 minutes ago, 614love said: Always thought this space would be a great space for Cleveland’s Marble Room to open up in. I think something like that would be great for the space. I would rather a local place take it and open something unique, but anything is better than abandoned.
June 27, 2024Jun 27 15 hours ago, VintageLife said: I think something like that would be great for the space. I would rather a local place take it and open something unique, but anything is better than abandoned. Cleveland is pretty local no?
June 27, 2024Jun 27 56 minutes ago, 614love said: Cleveland is pretty local no? Eh, not really when it comes to the food scene. It’s awesome a place like Hank’s came in, but would have loved something local instead. There is nothing wrong with having a Cleveland place come, I would rather it just be Columbus locals making something exciting.
July 3, 2024Jul 3 @614love do you work for this company, or do they frequent the page haha Cleveland developer says Ohio National Bank building is perfect for a restaurant The Cleveland developer seeking to renovate the Ohio National Bank building at 167 S. High St. in downtown Columbus hopes to have a restaurant use inside akin to the Marble Room in Cleveland. And that project became more of a reality, thanks to Ohio's Historic Tax Credit program. The project received a $1.45 million tax credit. According to the state, the total project cost is $14.6 million. "A building like that lends itself to certain uses," said Harsax Management Co. CEO Randall Sacks. "And the ambiance the old bank building would give to a restaurant... what a leg up." The developer also has proposed a 15-story, mixed-use tower for the buildings next door to the bank, which Harsax also owns. That part of the project is on hold due to high interest rates and construction costs, but the restoration of the bank building could start as soon as next year, Sacks told me. "The bank project alone is exciting to us," Sacks said.
July 4, 2024Jul 4 Local Projects Land Tax Credits: Bank Renovation Moving Forward but Proposed Tower on Hold A plan to renovate the long-vacant Ohio National Bank building at 167 S. High St. got a shot in the arm last week when the project was awarded Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits. Randall Sacks, CEO of Harsax Management Company, said that the state credits, combined with federal preservation credits and a pending brownfield grant, are key to being able to move forward with the renovation. He also shared more information about his vision for the renovated space, saying that the first floor would hold either a restaurant or a food hall, the basement would be a great fit for a speakeasy bar or nightclub, and the upper floors would be renovated to hold between six and eight residential units. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/local-projects-land-tax-credits-bank-renovation-moving-forward-but-proposed-tower-on-hold-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 4, 2024Jul 4 11 hours ago, VintageLife said: @614love do you work for this company, or do they frequent the page haha Cleveland developer says Ohio National Bank building is perfect for a restaurant The Cleveland developer seeking to renovate the Ohio National Bank building at 167 S. High St. in downtown Columbus hopes to have a restaurant use inside akin to the Marble Room in Cleveland. And that project became more of a reality, thanks to Ohio's Historic Tax Credit program. The project received a $1.45 million tax credit. According to the state, the total project cost is $14.6 million. "A building like that lends itself to certain uses," said Harsax Management Co. CEO Randall Sacks. "And the ambiance the old bank building would give to a restaurant... what a leg up." The developer also has proposed a 15-story, mixed-use tower for the buildings next door to the bank, which Harsax also owns. That part of the project is on hold due to high interest rates and construction costs, but the restoration of the bank building could start as soon as next year, Sacks told me. "The bank project alone is exciting to us," Sacks said. I do not work for them. This needs to be either a dance club, museum, or a cool restaurant (like Marble Room)
July 24, 2024Jul 24 See inside the Ohio National Bank building in downtown Columbus "The Ohio National Bank building in downtown Columbus is a time capsule, seemingly untouched since the 1990s. Harsax Management CEO Randall Sacks Tuesday gave media a tour of the historic building. The developer plans to redevelop the bank building into a restaurant space, but keep as much of the building the same as possible, down to preserving bank ledgers found in the building. In addition to a restaurant or food hall on the ground floor, Sacks said there are plans to renovate the basement to be a speakeasy or bar and add six apartments or short-term rental units to the upper floors, which were originally used for offices. The developer also has proposed a 15-story, mixed-use tower for the buildings next door to the bank, which Harsax also owns. That part of the project is on hold due to high interest rates and construction costs, but the restoration of the bank building could start as soon as next year. Harsax has also been approached by two out of town developers about developing the buildings next door, but they agreed the current development environment makes the project too difficult to pencil now." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/07/24/ohio-national-bank-building.html
July 24, 2024Jul 24 I used to frequent the Bank Ohio that used to be there in the 90's. That stairwell in the middle leads down to the vault. It's a beautiful building.
July 24, 2024Jul 24 1 hour ago, Luvcbus said: See inside the Ohio National Bank building in downtown Columbus "The Ohio National Bank building in downtown Columbus is a time capsule, seemingly untouched since the 1990s. Harsax Management CEO Randall Sacks Tuesday gave media a tour of the historic building. The developer plans to redevelop the bank building into a restaurant space, but keep as much of the building the same as possible, down to preserving bank ledgers found in the building. In addition to a restaurant or food hall on the ground floor, Sacks said there are plans to renovate the basement to be a speakeasy or bar and add six apartments or short-term rental units to the upper floors, which were originally used for offices. The developer also has proposed a 15-story, mixed-use tower for the buildings next door to the bank, which Harsax also owns. That part of the project is on hold due to high interest rates and construction costs, but the restoration of the bank building could start as soon as next year. Harsax has also been approached by two out of town developers about developing the buildings next door, but they agreed the current development environment makes the project too difficult to pencil now." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/07/24/ohio-national-bank-building.html I see a speakeasy in the future! Hahaha
July 24, 2024Jul 24 Wow, the interior really is gorgeous. It really would make a great space for a high end restaurant and bar on the lower level. I hope the 15-story redevelopment of the parcels next door still happens.
July 24, 2024Jul 24 3 hours ago, Pablo said: I used to frequent the Bank Ohio that used to be there in the 90's. That stairwell in the middle leads down to the vault. It's a beautiful building. There's something about a nice staircase in the middle of a beautiful room that is just so cool.
July 24, 2024Jul 24 Inside the Historic Ohio National Bank Building The former Ohio National Bank building, which is located at 167 S. High St. and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been vacant for about 25 years. A recent tour revealed a still-stunning interior, featuring beautiful craftsmanship and plenty of reminders of what daily life in the building was like before it closed to customers for the last time in 1999. Harsax Management Company, a developer based in Cleveland, wants to transform the building’s huge open first floor space into a restaurant or food hall, and has also floated the idea of a speakeasy in the basement and short-term rental units in the smaller rooms on the upper floors. The project was recently awarded state historic preservation tax credits to assist with the renovation, which could start as soon as this year, according to CEO Randall Sacks. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/photos-inside-the-historic-ohio-national-bank-building-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 14, 2024Aug 14 DeHays project downtown gets boost from state grant "A project that would brighten up Columbus' skyline has gotten the final boost it needs to move forward. The redevelopment of the former Job and Family Services building in downtown Columbus recently received brownfield remediation grant funds, along with five other area projects. Brad DeHays, of Connect Real Estate, is developing the building for the Columbus Partnership, turning it from a long-vacant limestone monolith into a building full of life with apartments, a pool and a cafe. The developer plans to create 94 apartments in the former office building using his modular construction method. This will cut a year off of the construction timeline, DeHays said. This project could be a test-case for how to repurpose other old, vacant office buildings in downtown Columbus and all over the country as remote and hybrid work trends continue to disrupt the office market." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/14/the-civic-brad-dehays-downtown-columbus.html
August 14, 2024Aug 14 57 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: DeHays project downtown gets boost from state grant "A project that would brighten up Columbus' skyline has gotten the final boost it needs to move forward. The redevelopment of the former Job and Family Services building in downtown Columbus recently received brownfield remediation grant funds, along with five other area projects. Brad DeHays, of Connect Real Estate, is developing the building for the Columbus Partnership, turning it from a long-vacant limestone monolith into a building full of life with apartments, a pool and a cafe. The developer plans to create 94 apartments in the former office building using his modular construction method. This will cut a year off of the construction timeline, DeHays said. This project could be a test-case for how to repurpose other old, vacant office buildings in downtown Columbus and all over the country as remote and hybrid work trends continue to disrupt the office market." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/14/the-civic-brad-dehays-downtown-columbus.html This should be great for the area, the riverfront needs more pedestrian activation and residents being right there will help. Sadly it will take 6+ years for this building to happen.
August 14, 2024Aug 14 Hopefully they add some type of restaurant, bar, shop, etc.... The riverfront only has Milestone 229. How do we not have any other place to shop/dine/drink at along the river? How many hundreds of millions did we spend to clean up the river?
August 14, 2024Aug 14 3 hours ago, Luvcbus said: DeHays project downtown gets boost from state grant "A project that would brighten up Columbus' skyline has gotten the final boost it needs to move forward. The redevelopment of the former Job and Family Services building in downtown Columbus recently received brownfield remediation grant funds, along with five other area projects. Brad DeHays, of Connect Real Estate, is developing the building for the Columbus Partnership, turning it from a long-vacant limestone monolith into a building full of life with apartments, a pool and a cafe. The developer plans to create 94 apartments in the former office building using his modular construction method. This will cut a year off of the construction timeline, DeHays said. This project could be a test-case for how to repurpose other old, vacant office buildings in downtown Columbus and all over the country as remote and hybrid work trends continue to disrupt the office market." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/14/the-civic-brad-dehays-downtown-columbus.html How in the world can you use modular on a renovation?
August 14, 2024Aug 14 16 minutes ago, columbus17 said: How in the world can you use modular on a renovation? A little more from the article: "Building with modulars also allows for more of the historic building to be preserved, DeHays said. "Each of the modulars has a floor system with pipes, so we don't have to cut as many holes or build a new ceiling," he said. "We're able to maintain more of the historic fabric." "This opens up a whole new realm of construction," DeHays said. "We can look at buildings differently." DeHays said he is in talks with a tenant that would take all of the office space and some of the retail space. The first two floors will be commercial use and the upper four floors will be apartments. Now that the project has $5.1 million in brownfield remediation grant funds, work will start immediately on abating the building. Construction on the commercial spaces will start at the end of this year, he said."
August 14, 2024Aug 14 14 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: A little more from the article: "Building with modulars also allows for more of the historic building to be preserved, DeHays said. "Each of the modulars has a floor system with pipes, so we don't have to cut as many holes or build a new ceiling," he said. "We're able to maintain more of the historic fabric." "This opens up a whole new realm of construction," DeHays said. "We can look at buildings differently." DeHays said he is in talks with a tenant that would take all of the office space and some of the retail space. The first two floors will be commercial use and the upper four floors will be apartments. Now that the project has $5.1 million in brownfield remediation grant funds, work will start immediately on abating the building. Construction on the commercial spaces will start at the end of this year, he said." That seems really weird. How high are the ceilings in this building? Adding modulars with pipes already in the floor seems like it will take about a foot away from the height. I will be interested in seeing how this works, but who knows. I have a feeling the office/retail person is Cameron Mitchell. I have no evidence of this, but it wouldn’t shock me that they move their offices and then open up another downtown restaurant.
August 14, 2024Aug 14 4 hours ago, VintageLife said: That seems really weird. How high are the ceilings in this building? Adding modulars with pipes already in the floor seems like it will take about a foot away from the height. I will be interested in seeing how this works, but who knows. I have a feeling the office/retail person is Cameron Mitchell. I have no evidence of this, but it wouldn’t shock me that they move their offices and then open up another downtown restaurant. Ok, so the modular is for utilities - makes sense. Danis did the same on the Mt. Caramel hospital. Will be interesting to see how they crane those into an existing space though.
August 21, 2024Aug 21 Ohio National Bank building redevelopment moves forward thanks to grant The redevelopment of the Ohio National Bank building is one step closer to reality after landing critical funds last week. Cleveland-based Harsax Management plans to redevelop the bank building into a restaurant, speakeasy and a handful of apartments. Randall Sacks, CEO of Harsax, said a $1.7 million brownfield remediation grant was the last piece needed before making significant headway on restoring the building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/21/ohio-national-bank-building-brownfield-grant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
Create an account or sign in to comment