energyrich1 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The area is really sketchy, 3 girls and we were approached by 2 individuals to pay for public parking because their house was "right there" we almost left.The club line last night was full of a mix of people, the doorman let us wait for 15 min and let in alot of his friends first, once inside it was good but it was quickly too crowded, we are used to a nice mix but later on the crowd became very spanish and the music changed as well, we left around 130ish. On the way to the car we were again approached and went back to the door to have the off duty cops walk us to the car (they asked us for our for phone numbers). All in all, decent music, seems like it could be better, drinks were $6-10 (average) better alternatives, the area can be downright scary, no lit streets or sidewalks, and even if you are on the list or have a table reservation the doorman or promoters cannot handle it, give it a few months and if it survives and adds parking it may be cool, otherwise take guys with you to avoid the "parking fee", and maybe know the doorman, basically cheap suit local guy, 2 smiles and a nice "hello" to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The area is really sketchy, 3 girls and we were approached by 2 individuals to pay for public parking because their house was "right there" we almost left.The club line last night was full of a mix of people, the doorman let us wait for 15 min and let in alot of his friends first, once inside it was good but it was quickly too crowded, we are used to a nice mix but later on the crowd became very spanish and the music changed as well, we left around 130ish. On the way to the car we were again approached and went back to the door to have the off duty cops walk us to the car (they asked us for our for phone numbers). All in all, decent music, seems like it could be better, drinks were $6-10 (average) better alternatives, the area can be downright scary, no lit streets or sidewalks, and even if you are on the list or have a table reservation the doorman or promoters cannot handle it, give it a few months and if it survives and adds parking it may be cool, otherwise take guys with you to avoid the "parking fee", and maybe know the doorman, basically cheap suit local guy, 2 smiles and a nice "hello" to get in.Yes, please be scared of the hood. All of your parking is making us locals very testy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The area is really sketchy, 3 girls and we were approached by 2 individuals to pay for public parking because their house was "right there" we almost left.The club line last night was full of a mix of people, the doorman let us wait for 15 min and let in alot of his friends first, once inside it was good but it was quickly too crowded, we are used to a nice mix but later on the crowd became very spanish and the music changed as well, we left around 130ish. On the way to the car we were again approached and went back to the door to have the off duty cops walk us to the car (they asked us for our for phone numbers). All in all, decent music, seems like it could be better, drinks were $6-10 (average) better alternatives, the area can be downright scary, no lit streets or sidewalks, and even if you are on the list or have a table reservation the doorman or promoters cannot handle it, give it a few months and if it survives and adds parking it may be cool, otherwise take guys with you to avoid the "parking fee", and maybe know the doorman, basically cheap suit local guy, 2 smiles and a nice "hello" to get in.Holy h...I mean, I can make a mean margarita, come to my house with your friends and I'll mix 'em up. Bring your $10, I'll put in my 2 weeks notice. But seriously, drinking at bars not during happy hour sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcc179 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I saw a new listing today for a ~9000 sq ft lot at Washington and Malone that is going for sale: http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=Y I believe it's right next to the Wabash Antiques Store. Who do you think may be interested in a lot like this? It seems like it would be a great location for businesses (near Cova and El Tiempo). Do businesses ever purchase land like this or do they typically only lease? Hopefully it'll be something good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I saw a new listing today for a ~9000 sq ft lot at Washington and Malone that is going for sale:http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cf...mp;backButton=YI believe it's right next to the Wabash Antiques Store. Who do you think may be interested in a lot like this? It seems like it would be a great location for businesses (near Cova and El Tiempo). Do businesses ever purchase land like this or do they typically only lease? Hopefully it'll be something good!The bars around there may buy or lease land for extra parking or to support a valet operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The question is how long will it take to sell?With the credit markets in the trash and a lack of liquidity that exists...we may see a valet space for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The question is how long will it take to sell?With the credit markets in the trash and a lack of liquidity that exists...we may see a valet space for a while.At $70 per square foot, it won't sell one way or the other to anybody. The parcel's size limits what it can be utilized for commercially. I'd suspect that a more realistic price is closer to $45-ish psf, regardless of the availability of credit. And the owner definitely needs to clear the lot.I forsee it eventually becoming townhomes. Eventually. For now, the good news is that if the owner really is serious about selling it, they can unload it at a sufficiently low price that credit is still available from smaller community banks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 http://washingtonquietzone.com/ Anybody who is living in the Washington corridor, it's in your best interest to participate in this initiative. It sounds like the organization has some dedicated leaders and succeeded in moving the priority up. The Washington Corridor has moved up in priority from a Tier III to a Tier II!!! I didn't know that the 120 decibel whistle is considered a safety hazard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I didn't know that the 120 decibel whistle is considered a safety hazard!Probably because he made it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 the site never mentioned how they propose to notify pedestrians/drivers/citizens that a huge unstoppable train is coming THROUGH (if the horns are gone) I -HATE- the trains as much as anyone. The horns wake me up several times a week, but they do serve a small purpose.The horn's "replacement" would also tie in to why the city would need funding instead of just telling the train dude to stop honking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 the intelligent thing to do would be to not buy a house near railroad tracks that are probably a century old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 the intelligent thing to do would be to not buy a house near railroad tracks that are probably a century old Seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs1419 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've got four kids. From the din that pervades our house from 5am to 8pm, I haven't heard the train in eight years.How can I get my house moved up to Tier II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 the site never mentioned how they propose to notify pedestrians/drivers/citizens that a huge unstoppable train is coming THROUGH (if the horns are gone)I -HATE- the trains as much as anyone. The horns wake me up several times a week, but they do serve a small purpose. The horn's "replacement" would also tie in to why the city would need funding instead of just telling the train dude to stop honking. It will be just like the crossing on Westheimer by Highland Village. The law is that there has to be visible barriers up that prevent people from circumventing the rails that come down when a train is coming. Obviously the West U'ers and River Oakies were the first to implement these quiet zones in Houston. Hopefully that set a precedence for the rest of us little folks. I've got four kids. From the din that pervades our house from 5am to 8pm, I haven't heard the train in eight years.How can I get my house moved up to Tier II. Lol, probably the best way is to build a time machine and set the date to whenever your kids turn 18 and then kick them off to college. Other than that, you'll have to suffer with the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 <H3 class="Text-TextSubhed BoldCond PoynterAgateZero" id=id2446134>Washington Avenue</H3>The former site of Clark Motors on Washington Avenue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 The club line last night was full of a mix of people, the doorman let us wait for 15 min and let in alot of his friends first, once inside it was good but it was quickly too crowded, we are used to a nice mix but later on the crowd became very spanish and the music changed as well, we left around 130ish.The Spanish do love their Mallorcan trance dub anthems. With Catalan just down the street, I guess it's only a matter of time before we're calling Washington Avenue "Little Iberia". Watch for the paella trucks scoping out locations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 <H3 class="Text-TextSubhed BoldCond PoynterAgateZero" id=id2446134>Washington Avenue</H3>The former site of Clark Motors on Washington Avenue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 thank goodness someone has some sense with the parking!I second that, maybe they will start a new trend...I can't believe they were able to go forward in this economic environment... unbelievable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 les grivals = awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Where is Washington Centre located at exactly? Isn't there a three story empty building at Washington and Bonner? (Currently occupied by a single bank only)I figured I would have noticed construction on a 3 story shopping center with a parking garage, but I haven't seen anything of the sort yet. Seems like the only available space would be across from James Craig and Raia's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I think it is going to be across from Molinas. They just started moving dirt around on that lot last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 benjy's opens for dinner tomorrow night (12/29) fyi~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Just like to add that I travelled down the entire length of Washington (downtown to the WOW) for the first time in maybe three months and I have to say that, even in a down real-estate market nation-wide, I'm impressed by the amount of activity under way or about to get under way, especially near the intersections with Durham/Shepherd and Heights/Waugh.If only we could see more momentum on the decayed properties east of Sawyer and west of Houston Avenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I heard that Daily Grind os closed - it may be a bar soon. Is this true? I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I heard that Daily Grind os closed - it may be a bar soon. Is this true? I hope not.I noticed "John Klotz" mentioned on a couple of recent records for the property - on one together with Jack Gregory, who I think is (was?) the owner of Daily Grind. Don't know if that has any significance unless it's the John Klotz who started the Local Charm location on lower Washington with Rory Miggins, and stayed on as co-owner of the Rhythm Room when Miggins left. I don't see a current liquor permit for 4115 Washington, though. There is one for the property next door - 4105, where Reign Lounge is supposed to be opening.HCAD lists the owner of 4115 Washington as Robert Mize, who owns several properties in the lower Washington/6th Ward area, including the Catalina Coffee building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Historic Fire Station No. 11 is Saved! On June 13, 2007, the city council voted to sell Fire Station No. 11 to Mr. Matt Tabrizi for $350,000. According to the plan approved by the HAHC (HoustonArchaeological and Historical Commission) also on June 13, Mr. Tabrizi plans to convert the first floor into retail/restaurant space, and the second floor into livingspace. The exterior facing Washington will be restored as original. Because of the hard work of Barry Whitehead (Architect and Project Manager for the Houston Fire Department) and Randy Pace (Houston's Historic Preservation Officer), Fire Station No. 11 was designated a protected landmark in May, 2006. A protected landmark is a new designation which requires mandatory compliance after due process Edited February 23, 2009 by NenaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htowngirl Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Many of the local businesses and restaurants along Washington Ave. are hosting a "Catch the WAve" event on March 7 with pedi-cabs shuttling people around for tips. For details, and a map, stop by Raia's http://raiasitalianmarket.com/ (the brochures are on top of the Houston Press stack). Other businesses on Washington probably have the booklets too, but the owner of Raia's told us about the event this weekend and gave us the brochure... (I can't find a website on it!).Apparently they did this event last year, but I didn't know about it and I live 3 blocks from Washington.Seems like they are trying to do something like "19th on 19th" in the Heights... yay! Edited February 23, 2009 by Htowngirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 That sounds like a lot of fun, I'll be sure to mark it on my calendar. The abundance of Pedi-cabs could help solve the parking congestion on WAve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 That does sound like fun! I could see the wine bars and resturants getting in on this but what about the bars? I wonder how late the pedi cabs wil run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Downtown the pedi cabs run until the bars close, I expect the same for this as long as there's pedestrians that want transportation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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