is that "not good" as in costly repairs, or "not good" as in the building is coming down? surely this building is worth the cost of repairs?
There was an environmental crew at the building at 9th & Spruce--the one closest to the ballpark--on site today. Also, there was a guy in the building banging on a window. I have no clue what he was doing, but hopefully this means construction will soon begin on this building. Seeing that banner hanging there for--what, two years?--with no action is a tad embarrassing.
steve wrote:There was an environmental crew at the building at 9th & Spruce--the one closest to the ballpark--on site today. Also, there was a guy in the building banging on a window. I have no clue what he was doing, but hopefully this means construction will soon begin on this building. Seeing that banner hanging there for--what, two years?--with no action is a tad embarrassing.
Agreed, this is the most visable aspect of the entire project, hopefully they get to working on it soon.
has work started on any of the buildings yet and do they have any better websites
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nothing visible on the other 2 blds. I wonder how extensive the damage is from the hole in the roof of the SW building. I'd hate to see them knock it down, but it wouldn't surprise me.
I think there are three 'Ballpark Lofts' buildings.
The "middle" building (North of the Cupple's parking garage, East of the building with a caved in roof and South of the completed Cupple's Station) has construction activity.
The "middle" building (North of the Cupple's parking garage, East of the building with a caved in roof and South of the completed Cupple's Station) has construction activity.
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When do move ins start in the bldg where most of the units were reserved?
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I have a unit in the Ballpark Loft development and I was just told this week that move-in will occur in June.
Here's the communication I received from urbanblue:
All the new concrete floors have been poured for the residential spaces and the walls are about 75% framed. Once the roof is applied, which should be within one to two weeks, drywall installation will begin. We are still planning occupancy for June 1st, as we know you are all very excited. We have also had a tremendous amount of interest in our 1st and 2nd floor commercial spaces however we cannot release the name of a specific tenant yet.
Your condo docs are expected to be delivered toward the end of April and you will receive them via email.
Moving in June, will provide perfect weather for you to stroll St. Louis with your new motor scooter or walk 2 blocks to a Cardinal game.
Here's the communication I received from urbanblue:
All the new concrete floors have been poured for the residential spaces and the walls are about 75% framed. Once the roof is applied, which should be within one to two weeks, drywall installation will begin. We are still planning occupancy for June 1st, as we know you are all very excited. We have also had a tremendous amount of interest in our 1st and 2nd floor commercial spaces however we cannot release the name of a specific tenant yet.
Your condo docs are expected to be delivered toward the end of April and you will receive them via email.
Moving in June, will provide perfect weather for you to stroll St. Louis with your new motor scooter or walk 2 blocks to a Cardinal game.
stlbaseball wrote:I have a unit in the Ballpark Loft development and I was just told this week that move-in will occur in June.
Here's the communication I received from urbanblue:
All the new concrete floors have been poured for the residential spaces and the walls are about 75% framed. Once the roof is applied, which should be within one to two weeks, drywall installation will begin. We are still planning occupancy for June 1st, as we know you are all very excited. We have also had a tremendous amount of interest in our 1st and 2nd floor commercial spaces however we cannot release the name of a specific tenant yet.
Your condo docs are expected to be delivered toward the end of April and you will receive them via email.
Moving in June, will provide perfect weather for you to stroll St. Louis with your new motor scooter or walk 2 blocks to a Cardinal game.
Is this for real?
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I know the general morale surrounding the status of various downtown projects is pretty sour at this time, but this is for real. My business partner toured the units last Friday to see the progress with his own eyes and it is progressing as stated in the communication I posted.
They have over fifty contracts in place for 68 of the units and they have a waitlist of over 40 prospective buyers.
They are also supposed to begin development on Ballpark Loft #1 soon.
They have over fifty contracts in place for 68 of the units and they have a waitlist of over 40 prospective buyers.
They are also supposed to begin development on Ballpark Loft #1 soon.
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stlbaseball wrote:I have a unit in the Ballpark Loft development and I was just told this week that move-in will occur in June.
Here's the communication I received from urbanblue:
All the new concrete floors have been poured for the residential spaces and the walls are about 75% framed. Once the roof is applied, which should be within one to two weeks, drywall installation will begin. We are still planning occupancy for June 1st, as we know you are all very excited. We have also had a tremendous amount of interest in our 1st and 2nd floor commercial spaces however we cannot release the name of a specific tenant yet.
Your condo docs are expected to be delivered toward the end of April and you will receive them via email.
Moving in June, will provide perfect weather for you to stroll St. Louis with your new motor scooter or walk 2 blocks to a Cardinal game.
I'd plan on August.
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I hope it's August. Hopefully there will be more prospective buyers and / or renters by then.
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Just got this e-mail from BlueUrban:
Ballpark Lofts at Cupples Station Building #9 Coming Soon!!
My company, blueurban and I wish to announce St. Louis’ newest and most exciting loft project! Ballpark Lofts at Cupples Station Building #9 (the one across from the new Busch Stadium), a McGowan|Walsh development, will include 54 loft residences. Over the next several weeks, if you choose to get on our Priority List, we will send you floor plans for the 54 lofts and pricing. What I can tell you today is that loft prices will approximately range between $170,000 to over $500,000! I can also promise you that the thrill of looking out your windows at Busch Stadium in the evening is only surpassed by the thrill of the one block walk to Stan the Man! This is your opportunity to purchase a one of a kind loft at our newest and most exciting loft project ever!
A little over a year ago we announced Ballpark Lofts at Cupples Station Building #8. We formed a priority list and some months later we held a one day sales event where we sold 61 of 68 lofts in an hour and a half! You may have heard about it on Fox news! We have decided to hold the same type of sales event for the Ballpark Lofts at Cupples Station Building #9. Interest for our Cupples Station Building #9 loft project is much greater and we expect to sell all of these lofts on a single Saturday later this spring!
How do you get on the Ballpark Priority List? The same way 61 buyers did last year. Hurry and send us a check for $2,500 that is 100% fully refundable if you fail to buy a loft at the May sales event! Why hurry? Because as soon as we receive your check you will be assigned a Priority List Number. If your check is the first to reach us then you will have first pick of the lofts. If your check is the twenty-first to reach us you will be the twenty-first person who gets to select their new loft home at 900 Spruce Street! This event will also include the remaining Ballpark Lofts at Cupples Station Building #8.
To reserve your opportunity to buy a loft at Cupples Building #9 or Cupples Building #8, please don’t delay. We will be accepting checks at our blueurban Sales Center during our normal hours of operation (see below for hours of operation). Please make your check payable to Security Title and mail or hand-deliver it to 2207 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. If you have any questions contact Bryan or Jenni at 314-436-2200.
Ballpark Lofts at Cupples Station #9, one block from where over 3 million guests come to visit each year but only 54 can call it home all year long!
Sweet, sweet, sweet--I've been looking forward to this.
Number 8 is starting to look good. Most of the windows on the east facade have been replaced.
(It's great to be excited about something again.)
Number 8 is starting to look good. Most of the windows on the east facade have been replaced.
(It's great to be excited about something again.)
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Maybe folks who are sick of waiting on a BPV condo will pull the trigger and buy a Ballpark Loft. Who knows - let's just hope for more quick sales. It really is a great location.
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Yes, I attended the sales event back in December 2006 and they had 61 signed contracts within about two hours. Each prospective buyer had five minutes to pick their loft during the loft "draft."
I have been told that they still have about 58 contracts still signed as a few people have backed out since the sales event but the numbers are still positive.
I have been told that they still have about 58 contracts still signed as a few people have backed out since the sales event but the numbers are still positive.
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The Business Journal is reporting that BOTH Osborn & Barr and Adamson are moving their headquarters to Cupples Station #9 from Clayton.
I have a brief write-up on my blog: Link
I have a brief write-up on my blog: Link
Great news!
Hopefully other similar historic rehabs for office use can occur downtown because progress on new Class A space is slow in coming.
If the market for office space on the southern half of downtown is strong (and given the attraction of the ballpark, this seems to be the case) it would be nice to see some of the lots that are scattered throughout the Cupples district eventually developed into mid-rise office space.
Hopefully other similar historic rehabs for office use can occur downtown because progress on new Class A space is slow in coming.
If the market for office space on the southern half of downtown is strong (and given the attraction of the ballpark, this seems to be the case) it would be nice to see some of the lots that are scattered throughout the Cupples district eventually developed into mid-rise office space.
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And according to Mayor Slay's blog, 28 prospective buyers have put down deposits on the 54 lofts.
There's only one Cupples Station building left to be renovated!
There's only one Cupples Station building left to be renovated!
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DeBaliviere wrote:And according to Mayor Slay's blog, 28 prospective buyers have put down deposits on the 54 lofts.
There's only one Cupples Station building left to be renovated!
BPV trickle down effect a blessing in disguise?
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I heard the Ballpark Lofts are selling out fast, are there any left??
**CityGirl** wrote:I heard the Ballpark Lofts are selling out fast, are there any left??
You tell us, don't you work there?
DeBaliviere wrote:And according to Mayor Slay's blog, 28 prospective buyers have put down deposits on the 54 lofts.
There's only one Cupples Station building left to be renovated!
"54 residential lofts, with 28 perspective buyers already placing deposits down in preparation for the pre-sale."