Would be interesting. Also seems like we will be lucky if Bank of America renews their lease come 2028. Or at least stays downtown
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There are certainly plenty of them in this tower. From having done rather routine walk-throughs when I was there, most of them are reno ready. Just simple drywall, mostly. I don't remember precisely which 2 floors, but there is a suite with a floating staircase between. But that's a one-off.Chris Stritzel wrote: ↑1:37 AM - TodayThose vacant floors might be a good contender for conversion into residential under the new incentive program. With the angle the building sits at, you can have some interesting views.
One of the major issues that the tower has, though, is with the HVAC system. Extremely dated...each floor has built-in window units, each with its own engine. They broke down constantly and several times spat out thick, noxious smoke and soot after literally catching on fire.
Witnessed flaming window vents a couple of times. Also, the cooling tower on the roof had constant issues. A couple of times, we'd go up there because a tenant complained about water coming through the ceiling, and the cooling tower was a literal volcano of water. Spewing and spitting like a geyser. The entire building needs a brand-new HVAC system. Otherwise, it badly needs elevator and escalator upgrades too. Back in the day though, I heard from people who had been working in the tower since it opened that it used to be a TRUE mixed-use property. At one point it had shops and restaurants. Never had a hotel in it or anything. But especially the podium portion of the structure is well suited to attractions such as conveniences, bars and novelties. It was designed with the intention of being a city within the city. Also, it was designed with the intention of a matching twin tower that was never built.SRQ2STL wrote: ↑1:54 PM - TodayThere are certainly plenty of them in this tower. From having done rather routine walk-throughs when I was there, most of them are reno ready. Just simple drywall, mostly. I don't remember precisely which 2 floors, but there is a suite with a floating staircase between. But that's a one-off.Chris Stritzel wrote: ↑1:37 AM - TodayThose vacant floors might be a good contender for conversion into residential under the new incentive program. With the angle the building sits at, you can have some interesting views.
One of the major issues that the tower has, though, is with the HVAC system. Extremely dated...each floor has built-in window units, each with its own engine. They broke down constantly and several times spat out thick, noxious smoke and soot after literally catching on fire.
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Downtown activity zones & the problem area. Problem area has residential, office & garages. To fix it, it's going to have to be more than just office to residential, there has to be more office workers there too. Mark Twain has to go & area around Schnucks has to be cleaned up
I think the area needs probably 15,000-20,000 more daily workers, 2000-3000 apartments and about 2 dozen restaurants to see its full potential. Those should be the targets by 2030, and someone's entire job should be focused on that.
I think the area needs probably 15,000-20,000 more daily workers, 2000-3000 apartments and about 2 dozen restaurants to see its full potential. Those should be the targets by 2030, and someone's entire job should be focused on that.
