Here are some interior picks, some of the rooms were locked and I didnt have keys, but gets you an idea of what it looks like...

af2005mn - am I reading the rendering correctly?  It looks like an additional story will be added to the top of the building?

 

Are any of the apartments occupied during construction?

AF, GREAT JOB!!!

 

I think this is awesome.  I went to CSU for grad school, and was always amazed at the lack of student housing options.  Great news.

 

Side note, were your construction workers on strike the other day, or something?

The top level is there, it is just set back (there is a roof top patio in front of the 8th floor).  We do have a decent amount of tenants still in the property which will have the option to move into a new unit or move out (since we are rehabbing every unit in the building these are the only options).  We did have Union Laborers picketing the Union Workers because the Union Workers moved the studs for the side of the building into the work area where they needed them to put them up, well the Union Laborers said that that was supposed to be done by them and that the Union Workers didn't follow proper procedure in moving studs (It took a couple Union Workers a couple of hours to move the studs)... This is what I have been told, All something I am not familiar with...

Hello af2005mn,

 

As a nearby business owner, I welcome you to the neighborhood! I have been watching the renovations take place and am very excited about this project. The coffeeshop has me very excited, as it is walking distance for me! This is an absolutely awesome development and I wish you the best!!

Here is the finished exterior front, the side is completed too and should show well after they get everything out of there tomorrow, the kitchens are going in now which I included a picture of and our first floor should be ready for occupancy in the next 10 - 12 days.

very clean looking renovation, looks like a good contractor

based on the architects website: http://sc-aia.com/home.html

I would say that you got some of his best work, congrats!

 

I'm going to be honest; this is looking a lot better than I thought it was going to. The renderings make it look like some bad 80's throwback.

 

Guess it's true about not judging things by their renderings. :)

This project really does seem to be shaping up nicely... and fills a huge void in the market in my opinion.  I can't wait to see some pictures of the completed rooms.  Thanks af2005mn.

But there's no such thing as a bad 1980s throwback.

 

-- Signed, 80s man.

I really like the new look and the 1st floor setup.  However, the price seems a little high for a studio in that particular area, even with all the amenities thrown in. 

I notice the comments about the vintage 60's exterior on this thread...about these buildings. Personally, I would like to see this exterior restored to like new condition. I think there is an area on Euclid that has such buildings that actually look a bit "Miami-ish"  It is not as though the buildings are classics (I don't think classics exist under those exteriors?) covered in 60's exterior, as is the Schofield Building....sooo....Why not restore the 60's look---which is a classic era unto itself, and in many ways, coming back in the decoration of home interiors. It is really a trendy look that may appeal to young students. Just my opinion, but if the building was built new in the 60's--and we change the look....  Then isn't this sort of the same as changing the look of a building built in the 1800's....to look like it was built in the 60's? I think these particular exteriors would look better to be restored to a like-new appearance. Just my thoughts.

Please don't refer to anything from the 1960s as "vintage." And it's not just because am from the 1960s!

 

I think you need to travel to Europe or the rest of the world where things built in the last 100 years are generally considered new.

The prices include all utilities and the units are setup more like one bedrooms rather than studios.  The rates are about 10% less than the comps, plus it is considered downtown living....

I notice the comments about the vintage 60's exterior on this thread...about these buildings. Personally, I would like to see this exterior restored to like new condition. I think there is an area on Euclid that has such buildings that actually look a bit "Miami-ish"  It is not as though the buildings are classics (I don't think classics exist under those exteriors?) covered in 60's exterior, as is the Schofield Building....sooo....Why not restore the 60's look---which is a classic era unto itself, and in many ways, coming back in the decoration of home interiors. It is really a trendy look that may appeal to young students. Just my opinion, but if the building was built new in the 60's--and we change the look....  Then isn't this sort of the same as changing the look of a building built in the 1800's....to look like it was built in the 60's? I think these particular exteriors would look better to be restored to a like-new appearance. Just my thoughts.

 

No offense, but I don't think you know exactly what your talking about, I have attached a picture of the original facade.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the matter, folks.

 

Looking at that picture and the old postcard from when the building was new on the first page of the thread, it looks like there have been some substantial changes in the intervening decades.  Perhaps it could have been a nice facade if it were returned to the actual original condition.  The biggest problem I have with the exterior of the building is that there are no upper story windows on Euclid.  What is behind that wall?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the matter, folks.

 

Looking at that picture and the old postcard from when the building was new on the first page of the thread, it looks like there have been some substantial changes in the intervening decades.  Perhaps it could have been a nice facade if it were returned to the actual original condition.  The biggest problem I have with the exterior of the building is that there are no upper story windows on Euclid.  What is behind that wall?

 

The old picture was a rendering, if you had seen the building prior to the renovation (as seen in the picture that was just attached) you would agree that there was no real possibility to work with the 60's exterior. There is nothing behind the glass on the front of the building, it is a block wall and its just the structural design.  The windows are still on the upper story, you just cant see them from Euclid because the penthouse sits back about 15 feet from the front of the building (has a roof top patio).

I notice the comments about the vintage 60's exterior on this thread...about these buildings. Personally, I would like to see this exterior restored to like new condition. I think there is an area on Euclid that has such buildings that actually look a bit "Miami-ish" It is not as though the buildings are classics (I don't think classics exist under those exteriors?) covered in 60's exterior, as is the Schofield Building....sooo....Why not restore the 60's look---which is a classic era unto itself, and in many ways, coming back in the decoration of home interiors. It is really a trendy look that may appeal to young students. Just my opinion, but if the building was built new in the 60's--and we change the look.... Then isn't this sort of the same as changing the look of a building built in the 1800's....to look like it was built in the 60's? I think these particular exteriors would look better to be restored to a like-new appearance. Just my thoughts.

 

No offense, but I don't think you know exactly what your talking about, I have attached a picture of the original facade.

 

What is offensive is that picture.  That was one of the most hideous buildings ever.  It looks 1000000x better.

Ummm, I have been to Europe several times. No need to reply with that kind of sarcasm.

 

I was merely pointing out that some 60's styles have become in style again with some decor. I was also indicating the idea that if a building was originally built to look like the ones in the photos I see here (the hotel, and the one with the aqua blue accents) that maybe it is better to just restore buildings from that era to their like-new condition, and thus it would be offering a small representation of that era. It was near a college area and so I thought it may offer a touch of a  hip 60's time, that may be appealing....(or at least romanticize it a bit)

 

It is NOT as though I am suggesting to cover up all of classic Euclid again with those hideous 'modern' facades... on stylish buildings that were built in the 1800's, or early 1900's. I also posed the rhetorical question if underneath those buildings,  is there something else worth restoring? In which case I would understand someone calling it hideous to keep it the way it is. (like the case of  what is really under the siding of the Schofield)

 

Maybe travel to Sydney, Australia and get to know the locals in the trendy neighborhoods to understand what I was saying. I am fully aware that what has been built here, even the oldest, (unless you look at the structures built by the ancient civilizations of Cahokia and Mayan culture, etc.. which) are 'new' in comparison to Europe. It is a bit presumptuous of you to think I would not be aware of that.

 

If I wanted this kind of sarcasm, I'd be posting on sites like Cleveland Dot Com. Furthermore, it was in the article that referred to the buildings/styles as "vintage." Maybe you can send rude comments to the author of the article instead. I am new to navigating this site, so perhaps I did not see all the photos posted..and maybe we are talking about two different things. Cut me some slack, please.  :?

 

By the way, Just now....I did see the other photos now of the renovations... I think it looks good. Still I would like to see some buildings built new in the 60's, renovated to look like their bright new condition again. Excuse my stupidity for getting the feel of the site. I don't spend a whole lot of time in front of this thing. I also hope that if these are rented to students..I hope some don't tear it up. Go look at some of the places in The Chesterfield.

I notice the comments about the vintage 60's exterior on this thread...about these buildings. Personally, I would like to see this exterior restored to like new condition. I think there is an area on Euclid that has such buildings that actually look a bit "Miami-ish"  It is not as though the buildings are classics (I don't think classics exist under those exteriors?) covered in 60's exterior, as is the Schofield Building....sooo....Why not restore the 60's look---which is a classic era unto itself, and in many ways, coming back in the decoration of home interiors. It is really a trendy look that may appeal to young students. Just my opinion, but if the building was built new in the 60's--and we change the look....  Then isn't this sort of the same as changing the look of a building built in the 1800's....to look like it was built in the 60's? I think these particular exteriors would look better to be restored to a like-new appearance. Just my thoughts.

 

No offense, but I don't think you know exactly what your talking about, I have attached a picture of the original facade.

 

What is offensive is that picture.  That was one of the most hideous buildings ever.  It looks 1000000x better.

Ummm, I have been to Europe several times. No need to reply with that kind of sarcasm.

 

I was merely pointing out that some 60's styles have become in style again with some decor. I was also indicating the idea that if a building was originally built to look like the ones in the photos I see here (the hotel, and the one with the aqua blue accents) that maybe it is better to just restore buildings from that era to their like-new condition, and thus it would be offering a small representation of that era. It was near a college area and so I thought it may offer a touch of a  hip 60's time, that may be appealing....(or at least romanticize it a bit)

 

It is NOT as though I am suggesting to cover up all of classic Euclid again with those hideous 'modern' facades... on stylish buildings that were built in the 1800's, or early 1900's. I also posed the rhetorical question if underneath those buildings,  is there something else worth restoring? In which case I would understand someone calling it hideous to keep it the way it is. (like the case of  what is really under the siding of the Schofield)

 

Maybe travel to Sydney, Australia and get to know the locals in the trendy neighborhoods to understand what I was saying. I am fully aware that what has been built here, even the oldest, (unless you look at the structures built by the ancient civilizations of Cahokia and Mayan culture, etc.. which) are 'new' in comparison to Europe. It is a bit presumptuous of you to think I would not be aware of that.

 

If I wanted this kind of sarcasm, I'd be posting on sites like Cleveland Dot Com. Furthermore, it was in the article that referred to the buildings/styles as "vintage." Maybe you can send rude comments to the author of the article instead. I am new to navigating this site, so perhaps I did not see all the photos posted..and maybe we are talking about two different things. Cut me some slack, please.  :?

 

If you are referring to my comment, there was 0 sarcasm involved. 

No.. It was KJP.

E.C., sorry if you feel jumped on this site- I don't think we're accustomed to new members diving in so quickly, and until you get a better fee for someone's perspective, it's tough to know what to make of their posts.

 

I agree that theoretically there could be some value in some of the 50s-60s kitsch facades, but I suspect that sort of styling would be an easier sell for a hotel than it for apartments.  It's the Sahara- pictured on page 1 of this thread- that I'd really love to see back in action as a summer hot spot.

StrapHanger,

 

It is ok, I understand. I didn't have to write as much as I did either.

 

Anyway, as far as the hotel thing, I was a big fan of the old style motor lodges and hotels of those past eras. The ones that used to be in Waikiki are all but gone to the huge towers. The old ones had a lot of charm and intimacy that is somehow lost with the big stuff. I also liked the old Holiday Inn sign. I just thought it would be cool to see a couple of those places, if any really left at all here, to be restored to their new conditions. I used to travel a lot in the country..and such evokes memories of vacations/holidays of that time. Although it stood rotting for years, the Howard Johnson off I-90 by The Channel 8 Building looked swank in photos of when it was new. There is a photo posted online of it somewhere, I think on the "All Things Cleveland" blog site. I don't want to see a bunch of these places, and of course not on lower Euclid......maybe just a couple or so near Mid Town that beacon to the time of the swanky cocktail lounge with black vinyl seats, chrome, and glass block, the old "Quality Inn" sign look... and so on.. You get the idea.  The Sahara evokes the mood I am talking about. That looked to be a classic motor lodge, for those who are enthusiasts of such!

E.C., sorry if you feel jumped on this site- I don't think we're accustomed to new members diving in so quickly, and until you get a better fee for someone's perspective, it's tough to know what to make of their posts.

 

I agree that theoretically there could be some value in some of the 50s-60s kitsch facades, but I suspect that sort of styling would be an easier sell for a hotel than it for apartments. It's the Sahara- pictured on page 1 of this thread- that I'd really love to see back in action as a summer hot spot.

I agree, this bldg was better off not being remembered.  The Sahara on the other hand would have been great. 

By the way, here is a photo of that old hotel. It is a continuing saga for those who want it razed, versus those who claim they have intent to renovate.

 

 

http://allthingsclevelandohio.blogspot.com/2008/07/clevelands-shameful-eyesore-lakefront.html

Just a quick question on these In-Town Apartments. Are the brick/stone portions of the building going to be cleaned? 

Please don't take me so seriously. You'll get used to my brand of humor.

 

But I do need you to get used to using the "Modify" button. Anytime you find yourself posting another message on the same subject within a few minutes of the last one, it's probably a good idea to use the "modify" button on your last message rather than start another that's similar in subject. It uses fewer bytes, and they do add up.

Ok, no worries! Sorry... I am getting th hang of it.

We are looking into power washing the exterior of the building (all the upper brick that was not replaced) once the full construction is done. We are still working on the upper floors and all the debris is being disposed through exterior shoots, so we want to wait until this is finished before doing any cleaning.

We are looking into power washing the exterior of the building (all the upper brick that was not replaced) once the full construction is done. We are still working on the upper floors and all the debris is being disposed through exterior shoots, so we want to wait until this is finished before doing any cleaning.

 

As long as the base looks good, I would wait to see how it comes out, could end up being expense for no return. 

I gotta say, that I really like this rehab!  The exterior rehab is really great, as well as the interior! 

We are looking into power washing the exterior of the building (all the upper brick that was not replaced) once the full construction is done. We are still working on the upper floors and all the debris is being disposed through exterior shoots, so we want to wait until this is finished before doing any cleaning.

 

As long as the base looks good, I would wait to see how it comes out, could end up being expense for no return. 

 

It is typically pretty inexpensive, it helps remove all the runs from the aluminum windows and the old a/c boxes, we will wait until completion before making our final decision though.

After all the major work is done, cleaning the blonde brick will be the final touch...and yes, it would be good to see the runs gone. I wish this could be done to the back of the Landmark Office Towers.

Please don't take me so seriously. You'll get used to my brand of humor.

 

I'm still getting used to it.

 

I keed! :)

E.C., sorry if you feel jumped on this site- I don't think we're accustomed to new members diving in so quickly, and until you get a better fee for someone's perspective, it's tough to know what to make of their posts.

 

 

 

I agree that theoretically there could be some value in some of the 50s-60s kitsch facades, but I suspect that sort of styling would be an easier sell for a hotel than it for apartments.  It's the Sahara- pictured on page 1 of this thread- that I'd really love to see back in action as a summer hot spot.

I agree, this bldg was better off not being remembered.  The Sahara on the other hand would have been great. 

 

 

 

Just curious.. Is that Sahara still there?

af good work -- thx.

 

wow that looks fantastic -- more of this on euclid please!

Just curious.. Is that Sahara still there?

 

Urb-a-saurus -- good memory again on the name of the Sahara.  Here are a few shots that I found on Cleveland memory (link below). It was at 3201 Euclid (now part of the parking lot and lawns of the Applied Industrial building it appears). [\b]

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Introducing University Studios...

 

Models & Hallway Pictures coming next week, Fitness Center & Billiards Room coming over the next 10 days...

What a transformation!

What a transformation!

totaly agree.

I'm really excited to see the finished interior shots...

That looks fantastic!

BE THE FIRST TO LIVE IN A BRAND NEW APARTMENT!

 

Open House: July 28, 2009 - 11am-4pm!

 

We are excited to announce construction is near completion, and we are on schedule to open for occupancy beginning August 1, 2009!

 

Are these for college kids only?

af2005mn , Thanx for all of your hard work on this project. Judging by some of your posts it seems like you really give a shit about your work. We need more of that in this town.

Things are still coming together, I have attached some of our newer pictures, the project is leasing and filling up very quickly.  It is pushed towards student housing, but we will accept everyone that qualifies. There is a full time leasing professional there now that can assist anyone who would like to tour the facility, we are set to have all the common areas through the whole building completed with in the next 3 - 4 weeks.

The place looks awesome!

as far as studios/ efficiencies go, these places really are fantastic... and should serve a great niche.  Well done, and thanks for the investment!

as far as studios/ efficiencies go, these places really are fantastic... and should serve a great niche.  Well done, and thanks for the investment!

 

Those are definitely efficient!  We do need more studios and 1 bedroom units downtown.

Looks Great!  Glad to hear that these are filling up!