April 26, 20241 yr 33 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Yeah I think he pretty much owns all of those buildings in that area haha. Cava is a cool looking building, but it has never seemed busy to me. I’m surprised they don’t have any signage up at all, no one knows it’s even there. It's a niche product and concept they are trying out. Not a traditional coffee shop and geared more toward afternoon and evenings. The lack of tables also limits the amount of 'third space' usage a traditional coffee shop might see. I think we will see some more experimentation with the business model before we see more permanent signage and advertising. He also owns the empty land next to the old Jack's Corner Pub. Hoping for some good potential there. I love this bubble we have. Just wishing we might lose one of the smoke shops and gain a more sit down geared restaurant or another good breakfast place like Babas. And a reconversion of some of the retail space at Indianola and Hudson back to commercial from residential. Wouldn't mind a true bodega either but that's too much big city dreaming. Edited April 26, 20241 yr by DTCL11
April 26, 20241 yr 10 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: Wouldn't mind a true bodega either but that's too much big city dreaming. What are you talking about - there's a UDF right there!! 🤣
April 26, 20241 yr 11 minutes ago, Pablo said: What are you talking about - there's a UDF right there!! 🤣 That UDF is truly my gem of the city, it is such a weird environment anytime you go in.
April 26, 20241 yr 36 minutes ago, Pablo said: What are you talking about - there's a UDF right there!! 🤣 Fair. The one I just went to while waiting for my tacos. 🤦♂️ I guess the active gas station part kind of takes that out of mind when I think bodega. Lol
May 7, 20241 yr On 4/15/2021 at 1:09 PM, DTCL11 said: A part of the old trolley facility is up for sale. Originally part of a larger complex, it was eventually an AEP Building. Several years ago, a local doctor bought it and got it zoned residential to convert it into a home. This plans did not come to fruition. My hope is that someone creative, like Lykens will scoop it up. It would be a fascinating concept for retail and/or restaurant, maybe art gallery upstairs etc. Especially if the area between the buildings were enclosed with an atrium. As much as I think it has great potential as a home, I'd rather see it turned into a super unique commercial space. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/21-E-Arcadia-Ave-Columbus-OH-43202/300269546_zpid/?utm_medium=referral There was a permit submitted for this property to make it commercial. here is the info from the permit. Not a fan of the parking, but would love to see this fixed up. A cafe in the area would also be nice. This project aims to renovate two existing buildings located on the 21 E Arcadia Lot and change the use from an R2-F to a commercial zoning district. The plan involves renovating the two-story building on the East-side of the site and adding a two-story, 613 square foot addition. Additionally, modifications will be made to the current one-story building on the West-side of the site, including a new lofted area. The vision is to convert the complex into an event center with a bar and lounge in the east building and a cafe/ office space in the west building. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system is required throughout. The site modification will include hardscaping and parking. Zoning variances and a council variance will be required.
May 7, 20241 yr I like this plan better than the prior residential conversions but this is the 3rd buyer and 3rd plan since AEP sold it so I'll believe it when I see it.
May 7, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, DTCL11 said: I like this plan better than the prior residential conversions but this is the 3rd buyer and 3rd plan since AEP sold it so I'll believe it when I see it. It might be the same people that wanted to convert it to housing. It hasn’t changed owners on the auditors website since 2021.
May 7, 20241 yr 7 minutes ago, VintageLife said: It might be the same people that wanted to convert it to housing. It hasn’t changed owners on the auditors website since 2021. It likely isn't. The building went up for sale a couple months ago. That group was a fledgling group of real estate flippers.
May 7, 20241 yr 22 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: It likely isn't. The building went up for sale a couple months ago. That group was a fledgling group of real estate flippers. I thought that, I figured the auditors website probably hasn’t updated yet or maybe the sale is pending on them getting approval for the redevelopment. Hopefully it goes through and they get approval and start on it. I like more stuff coming to that little area and I hope the stark building actually gets started soon. I don’t really like the addition of parking for this project, but whatever I guess. As long as they don’t turn the entire grass area into a parking lot.
May 23, 20241 yr A permit for 100 W Oakland Ave was just submitted for a preliminary site plan. Nothing huge, but nice to see more infill coming! The existing site area is .30 acre +/-; and contains a 14-unit apartment building and associated parking. A variance (CV20-086) permit on additional 6 units for a total of 20 dwelling units. The proposed work consists of demolishing the existing building and building a 2-story; 19 dwelling units. Parking underground with 15 spaces (one is a Van Accessible) and 3 on grade.
May 23, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, VintageLife said: A permit for 100 W Oakland Ave was just submitted for a preliminary site plan. Nothing huge, but nice to see more infill coming! The existing site area is .30 acre +/-; and contains a 14-unit apartment building and associated parking. A variance (CV20-086) permit on additional 6 units for a total of 20 dwelling units. The proposed work consists of demolishing the existing building and building a 2-story; 19 dwelling units. Parking underground with 15 spaces (one is a Van Accessible) and 3 on grade. Nice to see! All of W Norwich between High and Neil should be rebuilt like this.
May 23, 20241 yr 21 minutes ago, Pablo said: Nice to see! All of W Norwich between High and Neil should be rebuilt like this. I agree, but sometimes it is sad to see some of these apartments get replaced because they are generally pretty cheap compared to the new stuff.
May 23, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: A permit for 100 W Oakland Ave was just submitted for a preliminary site plan. Nothing huge, but nice to see more infill coming! The existing site area is .30 acre +/-; and contains a 14-unit apartment building and associated parking. A variance (CV20-086) permit on additional 6 units for a total of 20 dwelling units. The proposed work consists of demolishing the existing building and building a 2-story; 19 dwelling units. Parking underground with 15 spaces (one is a Van Accessible) and 3 on grade. Underground parking is surprising to me but if they can make it happen, I'm all for it.
May 24, 20241 yr Is this just a way to get around certain code? I really hope this doesn’t end up being a hotel or has it always been this option? this permit was filed yesterday for the old Patrick J site 2711 N High Street Redevelopment of an existing, vacant property to construct a new hotel.
May 24, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: Is this just a way to get around certain code? I really hope this doesn’t end up being a hotel or has it always been this option? this permit was filed yesterday for the old Patrick J site 2711 N High Street Redevelopment of an existing, vacant property to construct a new hotel. It was always intended to be a hotel. The land owners (if it's still the same) are hotel and office space proprietors. They currently have Hamptons and Holiday Inns but this was supposed to be a boutique hotel with first floor full service restaurant build out.
May 24, 20241 yr 16 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: It was always intended to be a hotel. The land owners (if it's still the same) are hotel and office space proprietors. They currently have Hamptons and Holiday Inns but this was supposed to be a boutique hotel with first floor full service restaurant build out. All the articles I saw said it was mixed use so I guess I was just assuming apartments and retail/restaurant. is it an extended stay?
May 24, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: All the articles I saw said it was mixed use so I guess I was just assuming apartments and retail/restaurant. is it an extended stay? Looks like there may be some units for rent but otherwise, the hotel and retail will be the big focus. They want to attract medical professionals and campus visitors so I'm assuming extended/corporate stay may also be an element of it.
May 31, 20241 yr Ohio State-area utility buildings could get new life as event center, bar and restaurant A pair of vacant utility buildings just north of Ohio State University could be turned into a mixed-use project with a cafe and bar. The University Impact District Review board considered plans for the former AEP substation buildings at 21 E. Arcadia Ave. last week. The board reviewed plans on a conceptual basis, meaning no action was taken, but board members said they were happy to see the property return to use after sitting vacant for years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/05/30/21-arcadia.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 31, 20241 yr 30 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Ohio State-area utility buildings could get new life as event center, bar and restaurant A pair of vacant utility buildings just north of Ohio State University could be turned into a mixed-use project with a cafe and bar. The University Impact District Review board considered plans for the former AEP substation buildings at 21 E. Arcadia Ave. last week. The board reviewed plans on a conceptual basis, meaning no action was taken, but board members said they were happy to see the property return to use after sitting vacant for years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/05/30/21-arcadia.html Not a fan of the parking lot in front. There is so much street parking in the neighborhood.
May 31, 20241 yr 9 hours ago, VintageLife said: Not a fan of the parking lot in front. There is so much street parking in the neighborhood. There's not a lot of room for parking on that site so it's a small lot - perhaps it's for ADA? The parking can be disguised as a plaza.
May 31, 20241 yr 43 minutes ago, Pablo said: There's not a lot of room for parking on that site so it's a small lot - perhaps it's for ADA? The parking can be disguised as a plaza. It is most likely ADA. Songbird/Cava had the same issue. The city made variances for parking but not so much for ADA requirements. Use a permeable surface and it will look fine.
August 22, 2024Aug 22 I think the Patrick J's site project is dead. The Stark sign has been replaced with a "Borror - Property For Sale" sign.
August 22, 2024Aug 22 1 hour ago, Pablo said: I think the Patrick J's site project is dead. The Stark sign has been replaced with a "Borror - Property For Sale" sign. Maybe someone will come in and fill the entire lot with building now. With the new zoning, that area could be great.
September 7, 2024Sep 7 On 5/22/2023 at 10:23 PM, Pablo said: I stumbled onto a tear down/new build in Old North. This is replacing a 2 story home from 1920. I don’t necessarily have an issue with this. What I find interesting is the relationship to the house to the right. (If both were on the same parcel this would be illegal.) This is how an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) would fit onto a lot, typically on an alley. There are a lot of blocks in North Campus and South Clintonville that could accommodate ADUs, increasing income for the property owner, increasing neighborhood density and perhaps affordable housing. I doubt this will be affordable but an apartment over a garage might be. Here’s hoping the new Columbus zoning code allows this! Welp, this place is finished and for sale. $695,000 just a half a block north of Hudson on Findlay. Seems kinda crazy... Plus there are mini-splits in each bedroom. Is this a feature of high end homes? I'd think they would have installed ductwork since it's a new build. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2590-Findley-Ave-Columbus-OH-43202/33845048_zpid/
September 7, 2024Sep 7 The mini-splits might be because it's 3-story plus a finish-ready basement and one thermostat in the living room wouldn't suffice. Then you'd have to have an HVAC system with multiple zones too.
September 7, 2024Sep 7 1 hour ago, Pablo said: Welp, this place is finished and for sale. $695,000 just a half a block north of Hudson on Findlay. Seems kinda crazy... Plus there are mini-splits in each bedroom. Is this a feature of high end homes? I'd think they would have installed ductwork since it's a new build. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2590-Findley-Ave-Columbus-OH-43202/33845048_zpid/ One of the ugliest builds I have seen in Columbus. Edited September 7, 2024Sep 7 by VintageLife
September 8, 2024Sep 8 1 hour ago, GCrites said: The mini-splits might be because it's 3-story plus a finish-ready basement and one thermostat in the living room wouldn't suffice. Then you'd have to have an HVAC system with multiple zones too. I would think for a house this expensive they would’ve installed a system with zones and ducts. It seems like it could’ve been designed better. I live in a 100 year old home with a hydronic heating system (old fashioned radiators in each room). We didn’t have ductwork so a mini split was the easiest system for AC in the upper floors. I didn’t want to tear up our walls.
September 8, 2024Sep 8 17 minutes ago, Pablo said: I would think for a house this expensive they would’ve installed a system with zones and ducts. It seems like it could’ve been designed better. I live in a 100 year old home with a hydronic heating system (old fashioned radiators in each room). We didn’t have ductwork so a mini split was the easiest system for AC in the upper floors. I didn’t want to tear up our walls. Yeah, it seems like a cheap way out. I would be wary of anything inside the walls of this house.
September 8, 2024Sep 8 Yea the HVAC system in that was just poorly designed. The mini splits cheapen this house in my opinion.
September 8, 2024Sep 8 1 hour ago, wpcc88 said: Yea the HVAC system in that was just poorly designed. The mini splits cheapen this house in my opinion. I don’t see the issue with mini splits. They are energy efficient if you don’t want to heat or cool the whole house. My in-laws live in Osaka and every Japanese house and apartment building uses these to great effect and savings.
September 8, 2024Sep 8 12 hours ago, jeremyck01 said: I don’t see the issue with mini splits. They are energy efficient if you don’t want to heat or cool the whole house. My in-laws live in Osaka and every Japanese house and apartment building uses these to great effect and savings. I understand and agree that they have their place. However in a $700k new build it just seems odd(I also don’t think that house in general is all that “nice” for the price, but again just my opinion).
September 8, 2024Sep 8 2 hours ago, wpcc88 said: I understand and agree that they have their place. However in a $700k new build it just seems odd(I also don’t think that house in general is all that “nice” for the price, but again just my opinion). Yeah, the window choices and placements are something
September 9, 2024Sep 9 On 9/7/2024 at 5:40 PM, VintageLife said: One of the ugliest builds I have seen in Columbus. It would look at least a little better with just some normal sized windows. It has no curb appeal whatsoever.
September 19, 2024Sep 19 Hotel, Not Apartments, Now Planned for Prominent High Street Site The owner of the long-vacant site that once held Patrick J’s bar and a White Castle restaurant is now planning to build a hotel on the site. Manav Singh, president of Stark Capital Ventures and Sintel Hotels, said that he is in talks with a hotel “that is not present in Ohio right now and is considered an upscale lifestyle brand” to occupy the parcel. Located at 2711 N. High St., the 1.2-acre site was bought by Stark Capital Ventures in 2022 after a previous plan from another developer (which was approved in 2018) fell through and was never built. Singh then proposed a six-story building with ground floor retail and 80 apartments, but that idea has also not progressed beyond the proposal stage. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/hotel-not-apartments-now-planned-for-prominent-high-street-site-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 19, 2024Sep 19 13 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Hotel, Not Apartments, Now Planned for Prominent High Street Site The owner of the long-vacant site that once held Patrick J’s bar and a White Castle restaurant is now planning to build a hotel on the site. Manav Singh, president of Stark Capital Ventures and Sintel Hotels, said that he is in talks with a hotel “that is not present in Ohio right now and is considered an upscale lifestyle brand” to occupy the parcel. Located at 2711 N. High St., the 1.2-acre site was bought by Stark Capital Ventures in 2022 after a previous plan from another developer (which was approved in 2018) fell through and was never built. Singh then proposed a six-story building with ground floor retail and 80 apartments, but that idea has also not progressed beyond the proposal stage. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/hotel-not-apartments-now-planned-for-prominent-high-street-site-bw1/ Edit: parking in the front is the dumbest thing ever. Hopefully this gets shut down and they get laughed out of the meeting. It doesn’t even fit with the guidelines. Edited September 19, 2024Sep 19 by VintageLife
September 19, 2024Sep 19 Yeah, this is BS: Quote In addition to the change in use, Singh said he also hopes to change the positioning of the building, bringing it away from High Street and placing a secured, gated parking lot between the building and the street..... “By having the parking in front, which would be well-shaded all year round with shade plants, that would [create] a really good curb appeal and walkability for that site,” he said. “And having the building set back a little bit does prevent any [impact from the] potential unrest that High Street has experienced in the last 18 months.” Slamming a suburban hotel onto High St. He doesn't really know what walkability is. This is what he is describing in the article:
September 19, 2024Sep 19 Looks like I’ll be emailing the UIDRB about this one. Almost feel the need to actually go to the meeting because this is actually stupid.
September 19, 2024Sep 19 The hotel industry is getting dragged kicking and screaming away from their outerbelt motel model by Airbnb and apparently doesn't want to bother with adapting all the way.
September 19, 2024Sep 19 If anything, this site warrants a smaller boutique hotel with plenty of ground-level retail along High and minimal, concealed rear parking in a similar manner to the street level configuration of the Graduate in the SN.
September 19, 2024Sep 19 11 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said: If anything, this site warrants a smaller boutique hotel with plenty of ground-level retail along High and minimal, concealed rear parking in a similar manner to the street level configuration of the Graduate in the SN. Exactly, the person who responds to emails from the UIDRB said they got flooded with emails about this, so hopefully once it is on the agenda the commission says no.
September 19, 2024Sep 19 The article suggests he thinks this area of high street experiences 'unrest' and that's why it needs to be setback and gated
September 19, 2024Sep 19 9 minutes ago, Imwalle said: The article suggests he thinks this area of high street experiences 'unrest' and that's why it needs to be setback and gated Total suburban Karen developer.
September 19, 2024Sep 19 8 minutes ago, Imwalle said: The article suggests he thinks this area of high street experiences 'unrest' and that's why it needs to be setback and gated Yeah, that part is pretty hilarious to me. The graffiti won’t be stopped by having something behind fences. If there is open space on a wall, they can hire someone to paint a mural and it will usually be left alone. the area has always had car break ins but that also won’t really be stopped with having parking in front. Having security will be all they need. It just sounds like someone who lives in the suburbs and only knows things from the news. He makes it sound like every car along the road will be broken into.
September 20, 2024Sep 20 17 hours ago, VintageLife said: Exactly, the person who responds to emails from the UIDRB said they got flooded with emails about this, so hopefully once it is on the agenda the commission says no. I saw someone on Reddit mention you will get an automated response back when you email them but that is normal. Someone is seeing all of these, compiling them and saving them for the meeting when this proposal is presented.
September 20, 2024Sep 20 3 hours ago, TIm said: I saw someone on Reddit mention you will get an automated response back when you email them but that is normal. Someone is seeing all of these, compiling them and saving them for the meeting when this proposal is presented. Yeah, it’s automated but they responded right after. I talked to them a bit and they said they got flooded with emails and they are happy people are engaging. They will save the emails to add once the project is on the agenda
October 11, 2024Oct 11 Developer pivots from multifamily to hotel for site that straddles Clintonville and Old North The developer of a site that straddles Clintonville and Old North Columbus now plans to build a hotel. Sintel Properties originally proposed an apartment building at 2711 N. High St., but now plans to build a Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel at the site. Manav Singh of Sintel Properties said the hotel will have between 100 and 105 rooms. The building would be six or seven stories tall, with retail on the ground floor. "We pivoted away from multifamily because we're good at hotels," Singh said. "There is also high demand for hotels in the area." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/10/sintel-properties-high-street.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 11, 2024Oct 11 37 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Developer pivots from multifamily to hotel for site that straddles Clintonville and Old North The developer of a site that straddles Clintonville and Old North Columbus now plans to build a hotel. Sintel Properties originally proposed an apartment building at 2711 N. High St., but now plans to build a Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel at the site. Manav Singh of Sintel Properties said the hotel will have between 100 and 105 rooms. The building would be six or seven stories tall, with retail on the ground floor. "We pivoted away from multifamily because we're good at hotels," Singh said. "There is also high demand for hotels in the area." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/10/sintel-properties-high-street.html Still hoping the commission actually does the right thing for this project.
October 11, 2024Oct 11 I don't mind a hotel (I live in South Clintonville - I could see my out-of-town visitors using it) and now there's retail on the first floor. I just hope the gated parking gets shifted to the back.
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