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With you its LIVING. Tell your wife we say hi.
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Can any one tell me what the story is on the parking lot just to the north of your building. Is that lot used for guests or were the spots purchased as second spots? And if so, how much did they go for?
Also, has there been any issues of break-ins as that gate surrounding the lot is not very tall?
TIA
Also, has there been any issues of break-ins as that gate surrounding the lot is not very tall?
TIA
It is our second spot. You get 1 garaged spot and 1 outside spot with each unit. There have been no problems with vandalism.
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There's more information about Wesgate Lofts on this forum under this topic:
http://www.urbanstl.com/viewtopic.php?t=3614
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From an email...don't know if anyone else recieved this:
So of course, refer to ChrisInDowntown when you buy one so I can get my 2 Gs.
January 22, 2007
We are writing to share some exciting news about WestGate Lofts. As construction will soon be completed and there are only a few units remaining, we will hold a Developer Close-Out Auction on February 10, 2007.
Enclosed you will find the list of available units with “Buy Now” pricing as well as starting prices for the Auction.
We believe that WestGate is one of the best values… at one of the best locations… in downtown St. Louis . With indoor parking, outstanding highway access, and rooftop community center and pool, WestGate is a premier loft development.
For details and to register, please go to www.WestGateLofts.com .
Prior to the Auction we are offering the remaining units at special “Buy Now” pricing. Between January 10th and February 10th units may be purchased prior to being subject to bidding at the Auction. Please contact Dwain Eoff at 314-560-6144 or peoff@sbcglobal.net to view any of the units.
As an added incentive for you to “spread the word” about the Auction, we will pay $2,000 to anyone who refers someone that purchases a unit at the February 10th Auction.
In order to qualify for the $2,000 per unit referral fee, please be sure to have your friends include your name on their Auction Registration Form. Go to www.WestGateLofts.com for Auction details
So of course, refer to ChrisInDowntown when you buy one so I can get my 2 Gs.
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ChrisInDownTown wrote:From an email...don't know if anyone else recieved this:
January 22, 2007
We are writing to share some exciting news about WestGate Lofts. As construction will soon be completed and there are only a few units remaining, we will hold a Developer Close-Out Auction on February 10, 2007.
Enclosed you will find the list of available units with “Buy Now” pricing as well as starting prices for the Auction.
We believe that WestGate is one of the best values… at one of the best locations… in downtown St. Louis . With indoor parking, outstanding highway access, and rooftop community center and pool, WestGate is a premier loft development.
For details and to register, please go to www.WestGateLofts.com .
Prior to the Auction we are offering the remaining units at special “Buy Now” pricing. Between January 10th and February 10th units may be purchased prior to being subject to bidding at the Auction. Please contact Dwain Eoff at 314-560-6144 or peoff@sbcglobal.net to view any of the units.
As an added incentive for you to “spread the word” about the Auction, we will pay $2,000 to anyone who refers someone that purchases a unit at the February 10th Auction.
In order to qualify for the $2,000 per unit referral fee, please be sure to have your friends include your name on their Auction Registration Form. Go to www.WestGateLofts.com for Auction details
So of course, refer to ChrisInDowntown when you buy one so I can get my 2 Gs.
Funny how only a few units remaining is actually 40% of the building.
that's disappointing to hear (auction that is..). do you think it's because of the late delivery? dwindling interest in the area? ...
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what4 wrote:that's disappointing to hear (auction that is..). do you think it's because of the late delivery? dwindling interest in the area? ...
IMO, combination of too many delays = lack of confidence and westward location are the problems. BUT I do believe that in time the location will be no problem and love the building. No worries.
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The fact that there was a delay in getting the building finished is probably irrelevant to the potential buyers now. I just checked out their site again, and they now have an awesome photo gallery:
http://westgatelofts.com/Gallery.cfm
The common areas look fantastic.
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The common areas look fantastic.
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I don't see the common spaces. Were you referring to the shots of the stairs? If so, that is the interior of one of the two-story lofts.
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You're right. I mistakenly thought that the mezzanine in one of the units was the common stairway.irocktheparty2000 wrote:I don't see the common spaces. Were you referring to the shots of the stairs? If so, that is the interior of one of the two-story lofts.
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The place looks great, except for the cabinets in the kitchen.
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what is going on with the auction of nearly 30% of your building's units at reduced pricing?
what prompted this? I hope this isn't a trend at other buildings!! Have you guys heard anything?
what prompted this? I hope this isn't a trend at other buildings!! Have you guys heard anything?
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There's already a thread explaining this.downtownguy wrote:what is going on with the auction of nearly 30% of your building's units at reduced pricing?
what prompted this? I hope this isn't a trend at other buildings!! Have you guys heard anything?
http://www.urbanstl.com/viewtopic.php?t=3614
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downtownguy wrote:what is going on with the auction of nearly 30% of your building's units at reduced pricing?
what prompted this? I hope this isn't a trend at other buildings!! Have you guys heard anything?
The developer took a long time to complete the building--so some buyers bailed out of their contracts before ever moving in. Reduced pricing is being offered in order to fill those vacancies. Someone stated that the gigantic windows took the longest time to install.
I found Rosemann & Associates, the WestGate interior designer, on this list of The Nation's Top 100 Multi-Housing Architects:
http://www.multi-housingnews.com/multih ... 1001052043
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Continual delays are no doubt the reason. I was told that at one point in time, all but 5 or 6 had at least earnest on them. I've heard a lot of speculation regarding the Western downtown area, but I'm not completely certain as to why. It's not in the heart of the City, but it offers a lot of things that being further East does not. i.e. great access to 40, 44, Forest Park Pwky, and even 70 if you don't mind venturing North. It also offers an alternative to those who don't want to be right in the middle of the hussle and bussle and neon of "downtown", but still want the loft lifestyle in the City. The location obviously hasn't deterred McGowanWalsh, as they are in the midst of developing Motor Lofts, Packard Lofts, and GEW; all at the Western edge of dowtown.
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Anyone hear how the turnout was for the auction and how many units were sold that day?
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No official numbers, but I don't believe it was big a success as they had planned. I'm not a marketing genius, but I'm guessing that 10 am on a Saturday in the dead of winter may not have been the best day for it.
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Tapper,
What's going on north of Westgate? It looks like there is work going on at the vacant parking lots facing Washington - will those be surface lots?
What's going on north of Westgate? It looks like there is work going on at the vacant parking lots facing Washington - will those be surface lots?
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Directly North of the building? Bordering Washington? That lot is leased to the condo assoc. and is the second parking space for residents. Each resident gets two -- if you purchased a two-story loft, you get two indoor spots -- if you purchased any other loft, you get one spot inside and one spot outside. This lot has been leased to Westgate since the building opened. The recently added flood lights to adequately light the lot at night. It was also landscaped last year and will be freshened up when the weather gets nicer.
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I wish someone would do something to improve the windows on the first floor. I shudder every time I drive by this building because the white walls make this prominent corner look dead.
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We're actaully working with the local universities to put something in place to have local student art rotated throughout the year. Hopefully, this will happen sooner than later. I'd also like to see the walls painted a warmer color.
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So did all of the units sell at the auction? Where does occupancy stand?
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Some were contracted before the auction, but none the day of. Several have been contracted since.
I'd say 75-80% occupied.
I'd say 75-80% occupied.