28 minutes ago, aderwent said:

There was never a building permit from a year ago. This is current.

Interesting. Yeah, it’s all from this year. If it’s following the same plans for the original build, I guess it wouldn’t be going back to the commission for any zoning approvals, so it was easier for this news to stay under wraps. 
 

I’d be happy to finally see this get completed. 

On 8/25/2022 at 9:07 AM, aderwent said:

A building permit is under review. It says it's for a 54-unit building with a garage underneath using the existing structure.

 

It’s back before City Council in a couple weeks to amend a variance. Sounding more likely this is going to resume soon. 
 

Fun, minor update you might all find interesting -

 

A local couple is renovating the Harrison House and will be featured on Magnolia Network for the renovation. I haven’t noticed much progress on it in the last year, but their Instagram (@beginninginthemiddle and @theharrisonguesthouse) is showing the started some major updates today. I screenshotted two from their story, but they have a few more if anyone is interested.

 

I don't understand, are they changing the building's use? Will it no longer be a bnb? Otherwise, what would trigger the need to construct a new stair

25 minutes ago, NW24HX said:

I don't understand, are they changing the building's use? Will it no longer be a bnb? Otherwise, what would trigger the need to construct a new stair

It’s still going to be a BNB. I think it just needs to be brought up to code:

 

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6241a893a93d073c6ecc333e

17 hours ago, NW24HX said:

I don't understand, are they changing the building's use? Will it no longer be a bnb? Otherwise, what would trigger the need to construct a new stair

I'm guessing it was likely grandfathered in under the old owner. Once ownership changes those grandfathered items now have to be updated. 

16 hours ago, smjjms said:

It’s still going to be a BNB. I think it just needs to be brought up to code:

 

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6241a893a93d073c6ecc333e

Sounds like they’re adding a few new rooms too:

 

She said the property originally had seven rooms, but they are reconfiguring the space to create two or three additional rooms, which is possible because they’re finishing the property’s attic.

 

The property has been through “a couple different remodels over the years,” Catherine Williamson said, adding that “we’re just trying to make it right … and hopefully make it the best version of itself.”

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/12/harrison-house-new-ownership.html
 

CBF ran that story almost a year ago. Back then, the couple was hoping to have the B&B reopened first half of this year 😬

King and High - elevator core going up and lumber is being delivered. 
 

Elevator core is at its full height and the carpenters have started. It’s weird but the height of this building and the new one on 7th will make the Kroger parking lot appear smaller. 
 

7 minutes ago, Pablo said:

Elevator core is at its full height and the carpenters have started. It’s weird but the height of this building and the new one on 7th will make the Kroger parking lot appear smaller. 
 

Hopefully one day, Kroger sells that building and parking lot. Then comes back as the anchor tenant for a 10+ story right there. 

King and High (10-23-22)

 

 

 

 

Makley Place

 

All but one of the townhome/condo buildings along Forsythe have been completed. 

 

 

No start yet on the townhomes along Highland. Plans for this portion of the project mirror the buildings along Forsythe. 

 

Founders Park townhomes and dethatched homes

 

 

 

 

 

I wish there was a bit more in the way of some brighter colors. Maybe some good ole cbus orange/red brick?   But it all looks good and high quality.

Is that a Chili's restaurant in the Uncommon building?

47 minutes ago, NW24HX said:

Is that a Chili's restaurant in the Uncommon building?

Yes. It’s opening was announced a couple months back. It’s the first urban Chili’s I’ve seen. 

1 hour ago, amped91 said:

Yes. It’s opening was announced a couple months back. It’s the first urban Chili’s I’ve seen. 

Huh, how very...common. 

2 hours ago, amped91 said:

Yes. It’s opening was announced a couple months back. It’s the first urban Chili’s I’ve seen. 

Is this just take out, or is it dine in also? I have been trying to find that info and couldn’t anywhere. 

45 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

Is this just take out, or is it dine in also? I have been trying to find that info and couldn’t anywhere. 

 

I've seen a couple articles about it and I haven't seen anything to suggest that it's just take out.  As far as I can tell, it will be dine in also.

Stopped at Kroger on my way to work. The 2nd level of framing is up. It’s amazing how much this minimal height changes the feel of the parking lot. It already feels more enclosed. Basement excavation was ongoing at the project north of 7th. This will further enclose the area. 
 

56 minutes ago, Pablo said:

Stopped at Kroger on my way to work. The 2nd level of framing is up. It’s amazing how much this minimal height changes the feel of the parking lot. It already feels more enclosed. Basement excavation was ongoing at the project north of 7th. This will further enclose the area. 
 

It would have been even better at 12 stories or whatever the original plan was

 

King & High

 

 

 

 

 

 Founders Park Townhomes

 

 

 

 

Anyone have any intel on this?

34 minutes ago, smjjms said:

Anyone have any intel on this?

Probably this:

 

 

Also nearby, Lykens is supposed to start construction on the pipe organ factory redevelopment. 
 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/18/harrison-west-pipe-organ-factory-kevin-lykens.html

 

I wonder if that has started yet?

 

I also believe plans to restart the abandoned apartment building were given the green light this summer. 

Decided to go check it out today. I didn’t notice any activity at 840 or 875 yet, but here’s a couple shots of the demo at 815:

 

 

 

Few different looks at King & High

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Long-Planned Development Projects Moving Forward in Harrison West
 

 

“The former APCO Siding Company building at 815 Michigan Avenue has been demolished and will be replaced with a 33-unit apartment complex.
 

The development was first proposed back in 2016; it was presented to the Harrison West Society that summer and approved by Columbus City Council in November.
 

Tim Price, President of the Harrison West Society, said that he also expects work to resume soon on a long-stalled project just up the street, at 840 Michigan Avenue. Construction work started at that site in 2017 but stopped due to financial issues after two stairwells and some framing had been completed. 
 

The fenced-off parcel has sat frozen in time ever since, but a different developer (JDS Companies) received council approval in 2021 to resume construction at the site. The approved design now calls for a 54-unit apartment building with a first floor lobby and parking for 41 cars.”

 

https://columbusunderground.com/two-long-planned-development-projects-moving-forward-in-harrison-west-bw1/

17 hours ago, amped91 said:

Two Long-Planned Development Projects Moving Forward in Harrison West
 

 

“The former APCO Siding Company building at 815 Michigan Avenue has been demolished and will be replaced with a 33-unit apartment complex.
 

The development was first proposed back in 2016; it was presented to the Harrison West Society that summer and approved by Columbus City Council in November.
 

Tim Price, President of the Harrison West Society, said that he also expects work to resume soon on a long-stalled project just up the street, at 840 Michigan Avenue. Construction work started at that site in 2017 but stopped due to financial issues after two stairwells and some framing had been completed. 
 

The fenced-off parcel has sat frozen in time ever since, but a different developer (JDS Companies) received council approval in 2021 to resume construction at the site. The approved design now calls for a 54-unit apartment building with a first floor lobby and parking for 41 cars.”

 

https://columbusunderground.com/two-long-planned-development-projects-moving-forward-in-harrison-west-bw1/

Good. Perfect place for infill-we need more like this all over the city.

New Verve branding is up around the King and High development. Looks like it should be topping out soon. 
 

 

And we should see the 7th Ave dev going vertical soon too (I can’t remember which thread we’ve been putting this one in):

 

Rents at the Verve are around $1,750+ for a one bed…that’s crazy for Columbus. 

They are fully furnished 'with 55 inch tv!' and potentially, fully utility incorporated. I remember seeing that on a new build somewhere but don't remember where. Plus pool, plus fitness center, plus dog park, etc. 

 

I think once you add in some of the additional cost, plus the 'student housing' inflator, it's not as drastic. Student oriented housing also tends to penalize single units in the form of paying a much larger premium for that space. The Wilson charges per bed. So your 2 bedroom apartment is 1300 per person. 

 

Their market is definitely going to be the kids with plenty of money, or student loans, that want that hybrid college/short north life. OSU demographics are increasingly affluent with half of the students coming from top 20% income households. 

 

Hubbard Park Place is 2k for a 1 bedroom unfurnished 

 

The Luxe is 1700 for a 1 bedroom unfurnished.

 

The Luxe Belle is up to $1900 for a 1 bedroom furnished apartment

 

The new 8th and high is 1500 for a studio. 

 

 

Edit. I should say, this isn't to say it's not expensive. Just that it's not too far out of what already exists. But when supply significantly lags demand, developers get away with more. 

Edited December 18, 20222 yr by DTCL11

On 12/17/2022 at 1:18 PM, amped91 said:

And we should see the 7th Ave dev going vertical soon too (I can’t remember which thread we’ve been putting this one in):

 

This one has been in the Weinland Park thread.

 

King and High

 

 

 

 

Quick one from Buttles and Michigan

 

 

 

King and High

 

 

and work is really ramping up at the E 7th Ave site in the distance

 

 

Now just build a garage with first floor retail and above-garage residential on that Kroger parking lot and it'll be complete!

2 hours ago, ColDayMan said:

Now just build a garage with first floor retail and above-garage residential on that Kroger parking lot and it'll be complete!

Just heard about this on the radio this morning. I’m all for it. This is in LA 
 

New Costco Design With Apartments Overhead Has Property Brokers Buzzing

Edited January 27, 20232 yr by VintageLife

I know we talk about urban groceries alot, but even in big cities, they are rare, not unheard of or impossible, to be fully integrated into mixed use, or if they are, the mixed use is not above the retail so this is exciting and buzz worthy.  Retailers do their best to stray away from them if they can. [Waits for list of groceries in apartment buildings in big cities to prove me wrong lol] 

 

I know that Lidl is really focusing on mixed used incorporation as well. Would be awesome to see them swoop in and take up that charge downtown or Franklinton. 

Edited January 27, 20232 yr by DTCL11

Rehab work on Lykens’ pipe organ factory project has started. In typical Lykens fashion, it could be awhile before we see the new addition break ground lol

 

 

Anyone know what’s going on here at Harrison Park and 2nd Ave?

 

The work at Harrison Park is related to the Lower Olentangy Tunnel (sewer) - https://www.columbus.gov/Templates/Detail.aspx?id=2147515446

Yes, here's a map of what they're building. It must be related to the 2nd Ave. Tunnel portion. 

I'm once again devastated that's a sewer tunnel map and not a subway 😪

13 minutes ago, NW24HX said:

I'm once again devastated that's a sewer tunnel map and not a subway 😪

It will keep the river cleaner, so it is a win in the end. 

Edited March 2, 20232 yr by VintageLife

Brick is being laid on the part of the King & High building where the Hippie Hut used to be. I wonder if this brick was salvaged from the original building?

 

It could be the sun but that doesn't even look like the same color? The original was like a golden yellow, that looks pretty red?

It's the photo. I tried to get a good look at it the other day and the color is the same as the original and the texture of the brick is also more coarse than most new brick. I'd say there's a very good chance it it original brick or at least, a pretty good match to the original. 

 

The other factor is the original building had red Mortar on a light colored brick and the new mortar is still pretty red given its newness. 

 

37 minutes ago, aderwent said:

 

It looks good, wish it would have ended up the same height as the original proposal.

King & High (5-6-23)

 

 

 

Founders Park Townhomes

 

 

 

 

Former APCO building site

 

 

840 Michigan Ave remains inactive

You can see the masonry is reused when you start to look closely. It's looking quite sharp.