ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Gavin Alfred has been a firefighter in St. Louis for three years. He was working in a medical unit on Wednesday when he asked to quit his job because his own apartment was on fire. The two-alarm fire started at the Laurel Park Apartments on …
Read More »The LIC Hotel skyscraper could become low-rise apartments instead
LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — A hotel skyscraper slated for empty land in Long Island City may have been scuttled by the city’s new limits on building hotels — and a developer is now planning a building of low-rise apartments on the site instead, according to recently submitted plans. The …
Read More »Lake Placid Vacation Rental Market Continues to Grow | News, Sports, Jobs
LAKE PLACID — About 10% of all tax lots in the City of North Elba and Village of Lake Placid now have short-term vacation rentals on-site, according to Code Enforcement Officer Mike Orticelle. Data shows that the vacation rental market has grown here over the past year, and more than …
Read More »Upcoming mixed-use apartments on Venice Blvd near downtown Culver City
Construction begins on Palms development By Dolores Quintana Construction has begun on a new mixed-use apartment building in Palms at 9900 Venice Boulevard near downtown Culver City, according to Urbanizing Los Angeles. Geneva Street Partners has been granted permission to construct the 54-apartment building which, thanks to density bonuses, will …
Read More »East Liberty proposal raises theater concerns
A developer’s plan to build apartments next to and above East Liberty’s famed Kelly Strayhorn Theater drew stiff opposition from artists, activists and neighborhood residents at a court hearing. Urban planning committee, who chose to postpone his vote pending further discussions. McKnight Realty Partners owns the Penn Avenue parcel that …
Read More »Two cities in northeastern United States reeling from fires that have killed dozens
CNN By Theresa Waldrop New York City and Philadelphia both mourn the loss of dozens of lives, including many children, in the horrific apartment fires in recent days. Together, the two fires killed 31 people, 17 of whom are believed to be children. Add to the tragedy the winter temperatures …
Read More »Tauranga City Council to Pay Nearly $ 30 Million in Pacific Apartments Settlement
The Pacific Apartments building at 8 Maunganui Road was built in 2006. Photo / NZME Tauranga City Council will pay nearly $ 30 million after an out-of-court settlement to settle claims for historic defective buildings in an apartment building in Mount Maunganui. The Pacific Apartments building at 8 Maunganui Rd …
Read More »‘Wake-up call for industry’: Artist houses lead the way for affordable housing in UK | Architecture
There is something about the very English jumble of regulations, codes and standards that has put the quality of housing in this country on a race to the bottom. There are rules to ensure that a bare minimum of space, light, and ventilation is provided, but, such are the business …
Read More »Corktown apartment residents live without hot water or heating for a week
Apartment building in Corktown leaves tenants without hot water or heating for a week After living for more than a week without heat or water, they say maintenance refused to fix it. On Monday, the tenants filed a complaint with the city. DETROIT (FOX 2) – Tenants in a Corktown …
Read More »Vacant lot in downtown Des Moines will be a five-story apartment building
A lot in downtown Des Moines that developers say has been used for parking and a loading dock for at least 100 years will soon be the site of a five-story mixed-use apartment building. Green Acre Development Co.’s plan for the new building at the northwest corner of 13th and …
Read More »Milwaukee’s Weise Furniture building to be converted into apartments
The historic building of Paul Weise Furniture on the east side of Milwaukee has been sold and will be converted into apartments by its new owner. The three-story, 15,300-square-foot building, 1534 N. Farwell Ave., has been purchased by Deerfield, Illinois-based Fairchild Acquisition for an undisclosed price, the company said Monday. …
Read More »Faced with displacement, tenants organize themselves to defend their rights
Mark Menn saw for the first time the flyer stapled to the large pecan trees that shade his building. âNOTICE OF REZONING REQUEST DEPTâ, it reads. “‘Have you seen this?” Menn, a 30-year-old resident, asked his neighbors. Many had not. When residents called the phone number on the notice, a …
Read More »First Phoenix apartments rebuilt after fire certified for occupancy – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
Mail Tribune / File photo A Talent apartment complex is shown under construction after the Almeda fire. The city of Phoenix granted its first certificate of occupancy to an eight-plex townhouse on Thursday. The first Phoenix apartments to be rebuilt after the Almeda fire are almost ready for tenants. The …
Read More »Ethnic Food Hall, new apartment building added to National City’s urban renaissance
Lunchtime diners gather at the market on the 8th. Photo by Chris Jennewein An ethnic dining hall and eight-story apartment building across 8th Street from each other are the latest additions to National City’s urban renaissance. Both are slated to officially open on October 28, but the food hall was …
Read More »An apartment building could rise on the former site of the Albatross pub
An architect’s rendering shows the proposed project for 1820 San Pablo Avenue. Credit: Gunkel Architecture The West Berkeley building that housed the beloved Albatross Pub and an infamous marijuana dispensary could be largely demolished to make way for a 44-unit mixed-use development. Plans for the project at 1820 San Pablo …
Read More »The retirement home in Pewaukee will consist of 161 single-family homes
The town of Pewaukee will soon have a new senior living community. Located on 24 acres at W239 N2492 Pewaukee Road, the project will include more than 160 single-family homes, according to a press release from The Waters Senior Living LLC. âThere will be 161 single-family homes spread across a …
Read More »City council clears way for downtown apartment complex | Winchester Star
WINCHESTER –The developer of what would be the largest apartment complex in downtown Winchester was given the green light to proceed, but there were times on Tuesday when it appeared the long-running project was going to derail. Cameron Square is designed as a mixed-use residential and commercial complex encompassing blocks …
Read More »Apartment building proposed to bring affordable housing closer to the UF campus
Low-income residents of Gainesville may soon be able to live alongside UF students, as a mixed-use development proposal is expected to be built adjacent to campus. The City Commission will make the final decision this month on the construction of an affordable housing and student apartment building located at 1227 …
Read More »Bumblebee Spaces Apartments at The Smile NYC by Bjarke Ingels
Metamorphic apartments in The Smile by Bjarke Ingels New Development Bjarke Ingels New York City Hosts Series of Modular, Shape-Changing Apartment Interiors by Bumblebee Spaces Located in Harlem, New York, The Smile is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and offers a series of new rental living spaces. Residences in …
Read More »A different hotel experience at KC | Trips with Amy
The City Club Apartments in Kansas City offer the option of short-term stay, with the use of all amenities, through Airiva, which functions as Airbnb. Photos Amy Bertrand I recently traveled to Kansas City with my family to attend an American football game at MLS Stadium. The match started at …
Read More »3 critical firefighters, 5 more injured in explosion at Southeast Oak Cliff apartments
Updated at 9:58 pm: Updated to note that all injured civilians have been released from hospitals. An explosion destroyed an apartment building in southeast Oak Cliff on Wednesday morning, injuring eight people – including four firefighters – and leaving hundreds displaced. Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans was hesitant to characterize …
Read More »Lowell is back
Its city center carved by canals and classical architecture form the bones of a great city. The brick factories that once made Lowell an industrial powerhouse have gradually been redeveloped into apartments, bringing more residents to the heart of the city. A bustling university sits on the edge of downtown, …
Read More »Ballwin residents believe aldermen “sold us all” by approving new apartment development
BALLWIN, Mo. – Residents of Ballwin filled Ballwin Town Hall, with many opposing a development plan. In the end, the residents didn’t get the result they wanted. Alderman’s Ballwin Board of Directors voted yes to bring the new 7-story apartment building next to Vlasis Park. The building will house nearly …
Read More »Plano’s plan commission defers decision on historic Haggard farm project
Plano planning officials have delayed a decision to develop part of the city’s pioneer Haggard family land along the Dallas North toll freeway. Haggard Enterprises Ltd and Dallas developer Stillwater Capital want to dezone more than 142 acres on Spring Creek Parkway, just east of the toll highway, to build …
Read More »Architecture of the 2 colleges of the city celebrated | News, Sports, Jobs
99 years ago in 1922 The perfect triumphs of school architecture were Warren’s two new high schools which were in the process of putting the finishing touches, in preparation for the opening. From the circle in front of each building, in which the flag poles would be placed, so that …
Read More »Developers plan apartment building on part of Plant Zero property
A seven-story building with over 200 apartments is planned along Hull Street. (City documents) The site of one of the city’s first historic tax credit redevelopment projects is set for renewal again, this time with new construction that would bring more than 200 additional apartments to a rapidly growing neighborhood …
Read More »The great COVID wave of apartment building in the Bay Area
Apartment construction in the Bay Area accelerated during the pandemic, reaching its highest level in five years with major new projects in Oakland, San Jose and Mountain View. But multi-family construction in the area still lags behind most other major metros – with high real estate and labor costs, heavy …
Read More »Hurricanes, a lost fisherman, and new apartments: New Bedford’s best stories
NEW BEDFORD – With all the speeches of Hurricane Henri and the degree to which it will be affect the south coast, it’s easy to lose sight of the other headline news from the past week. As news of the hurricane swirled around Friday, Standard Times readers learned that the …
Read More »Wallace Properties envisions 8-story apartment building with affordable housing
Apartments 111th Ave NE, Rendering: Link Design Group LLC Wallace Properties, the commercial property management company, recently requested approval for a design review from the City of Bellevue for a multi-family residential building. The address is 11027 Northeast Fourth Street. In city records, the project is called â111th Ave NE …
Read More »Converting a hotel and motel to apartments becomes popular in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS – A new trend may help Colorado’s affordable housing crisis, and it involves converting hotels and motels to apartments. âI think that’s a great idea. We have a lot of hotels, motels and a lot of new ones online. So some of the old ones, this might be …
Read More »Miami Beach apartment building evacuated due to deteriorating concrete
A Miami Beach apartment building was evacuated by the city on Monday due to deteriorating concrete, an attorney for the building’s owners said. The building at 6881 Indian Creek Drive is at least the fourth in Florida to be evacuated or partially evacuated since the partial collapse of the Champlain …
Read More »Florida condo residents fear after fatal collapse
BAL HARBOR, Florida – The condo complex at the exclusive Bal Harbor 101 address in South Florida feels more like a luxury hotel than someone’s home. At the entrance, residents are greeted by a marble fountain and a valet. Inside is a private restaurant. The upstairs balconies offer panoramic ocean …
Read More »Development of the city center approved by the municipal council
By Heather GravesCorresponding GREEN BAY – A downtown grocery store and apartment building development project has been approved by the municipal Council during its session on Tuesday, June 29. âI think we have a pretty exciting project ahead of us,â Mayor Eric Genrich said. âHe ticks a lot of boxes …
Read More »07/01/2021 | Assateague OSV work will begin on July 12; Access gates will be moved closer to the beach
Assateague OSV work will begin on July 12; Access gates will be moved closer to the beach ASSATEAGUE – Improvements to the Oversand Vehicle Zone (OSV) entrance area on the Maryland side of Assateague Island should improve the entry process, but there will be some difficulty growing first. The National …
Read More »Planned building near McCormick Place
The developer wants to build the project on vacant land at the northeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Cermak Road, immediately south of the Aspire Residences, a 24-story, 275-unit apartment building that it opened in August. last at 2111 S. Wabash Ave. The proposal comes as demand for downtown apartments …
Read More »Moinian secures $ 223 million refi for Flatbush apartment complex
Joe Moinian with 123 Linden Blvd (The Moinian Group) The Moinian Group has landed a $ 223 million refinancing deal for its 467-unit Flatbush apartment building. The deal comes less than a year after the developer secured a $ 170 million refinancing plan for the resort, located in Prospect Lefferts …
Read More »Next Step: Consider Schools in Development Planning
What’s Next with Nicole is a bi-weekly opinion column. The opinions expressed are those of the author alone. This Sunday is the last day to give your opinion on “Planning the Lee Highway“, a multi-year planning process for the corridor which has now produced specific proposals for levels of development, …
Read More »Angelina Jolie and Alex Rodriguez both moved out of apartments they didn’t own over the weekend
Angelina Jolie and Alex rodriguez both spent their weekends wandering around various New York City apartment buildings that contain very notable residents. On Friday night, Jolie was pictured arriving at a building in Dumbo, Brooklyn, where her ex-husband Jonny lee miller gets to live. The actress arrived dressed in a …
Read More »Big-D innovates on The Reserve at Sono Cottages
MINNEAPLOIS, MINN. â Big-D Midwest Construction, with Collage Architects and At Home Apartments, broke new ground on The Reserve at Sono Cottages and Apartment Homes. The multi-family residential project comprises 163 units and is the seventh multi-family project collaboration between Big-D Midwest, Collage Architects and At Home Apartments. âWe really …
Read More »500 apartments in Glasgow city center
APPROXIMATELY 500 apartments are to be developed on a vacant site on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow. Resident facilities will include a rooftop garden, lounges, game rooms, gym, bike club and cafe, rooftop terraces and a commercial coworking area with a cafe. READ MORE: Construction firm Graham won …
Read More »Tallest building in Maine is OK for downtown Portland
The Planning Council last week approved a project that would add an 18-story, largely residential tower at the corner of Temple and Federal streets. Contributed Properties / Redfern Right now, it’s a small brick plaza at the Federal Street entrance to the United States Postal Services office on Congress Street, …
Read More »Plans for 3-building Midtown complex go ahead
FORT MYERS A new development in Fort Myers could be the key to more businesses moving to the region. Plans for a massive three-building complex in Midtown are moving forward. The city hopes this development will inspire other investors to consider Midtown. The developer’s plans highlight the advantages of living …
Read More »Calls to fight against the underdevelopment of apartments following news from the Sextant site
UCC economist Frank Crowley said the lack of apartment buildings in Cork should be a “big worry” for policymakers right now, as thousands are needed to meet the city’s needs. He made the comments following the news that a major real estate development project in Cork City has been scrapped, …
Read More »Planned K-9 training at low-income Willmar apartments delayed as city reviews ACLU concerns
“No training exercises will be conducted at the Lakeview Apartment complex while this issue and the concerns raised are being investigated,” Felt wrote in an email, who also added that no law enforcement training , including the K-9s, had only taken place in the apartment. complex to this day. Willmar …
Read More »More Seniors Housing Planned for Maple Grove
10:00 AM | Sunday May 16, 2021 The Maple Grove Planning Commission reviewed two senior housing plans this week. 55+ senior apartments near Maple Grove Hospital The Maple Grove Planning Commission reviewed a plan to rent apartments for people 55 and older who would go west of Maple Grove Hospital. …
Read More »How the flight of New Yorkers and an apartment building boom affected renting in CT
As the schedule moves to June – peak apartment season moves across the country – rental rates across the United States begin to rise, as states continue to lift pandemic-related restrictions on travel , indoor and outdoor gatherings and the wearing of masks. Rents in Connecticut, however, while historically high, …
Read More »Reported Fire in Silver Oak Block 700 Damages Apartment Exterior and Gas Lines | Carson City Nevada News
An apartment building fire in the 700 block of Silver Oak is now extinguished thanks to Carson City fire crews. The cause of the blaze is unknown at this time, according to Fire Chief Sean Slamon, and investigators are on their way to the scene at 3:15 p.m. There were …
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