hindesky Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Talked to these guys about what they were doing and what the building was, they said it was going to be the sales office. I guess it's happening, condos for downtown. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I hope this project is successful. We need more options besides just apartments in downtown. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I truly hope that this is a hugely successful project. Downtown needs highrise condos -- not just highrise apartments-- IMO. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 incredible illustrations of the marlowe site hindesky! however, i wonder what exactly is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 incredible illustrations of the marlowe site hindesky! however, i wonder what exactly is going on?The guys said it was a sales office for a 17 story building, I thought it was going to be a little higher, I guess we'll see soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Took a few pics of the inside of the sales office for the Marlowe condos. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 The floor plan names are pretty trill 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Brando, Pacino, Sinatra.... might go watch The Godfather now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lockmat Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) I looked up 1311 Lamar and 1311 Caroline on hcad and both came up invalid. Anyone know why? Also, anyone else know what his company name is listed as? Is it RD Investments? Talked to these guys about what they were doing and what the building was, they said it was going to be the sales office. I guess it's happening, condos for downtown. Edited March 23, 2015 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'll take the Sinatra! Because Houston is "my kind of town!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahkelly Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I looked up 1311 Lamar and 1311 Caroline on hcad and both came up invalid. Anyone know why? Also, anyone else know what his company name is listed as? Is it RD Investments? This building is owned by Bejjani & Associates if I remember correctly. It is being leased by RD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The address is 1311 Polk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The floor plan names are definitely cringe-worthy. Pacino? Hoo-Wah! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 It's supposed to appeal to a certain psychopathic group that have always dreamed of living inside their favorite actors.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 It's supposed to appeal to a certain psychopathic group that have always dreamed of living inside their favorite actors.. This sounds weird. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 It is weird because they're impliying that Sean Connery is not the biggest.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The floor plan names are definitely cringe-worthy. Except the Newman because Paul Newman was awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I think the picture at the top of the "team" page is suppose to be of the pool for the Marlowe: http://www.argalipartners.com/#xl_xr_page_team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I looked up 1311 Lamar and 1311 Caroline on hcad and both came up invalid. Anyone know why? Also, anyone else know what his company name is listed as? Is it RD Investments?This condo sales office building used to be a ticket broker/re-seller, it's on 1311 Polk. I assume the Marlowe will front Caroline according to the layout diagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) http://meetmarlowe.com Edited March 26, 2015 by HoustonMidtown 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 http://meetmarlowe.com Marlowe Price Sheet .jpg It might be more impressive if they didn't misspell "Bogart". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 http://meetmarlowe.com Marlowe Price Sheet .jpg Think this is going to be a tough sell. Prices of $465 - $600 / sq foot downtown are unheard of. Current market seems to be $200 / sq foot for condos and historic lofts. Even if one prefers a brand new condo with tons of amenities, it's hard to bring oneself to paying 2x - 3x current market prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Think this is going to be a tough sell. Prices of $465 - $600 / sq foot downtown are unheard of. Current market seems to be $200 / sq foot for condos and historic lofts. Even if one prefers a brand new condo with tons of amenities, it's hard to bring oneself to paying 2x - 3x current market prices.The only real comps for these Marlow highrise units in downtown is the 4 Seasons highrise condos, essentially across the street. $400+ psf is what they go for. Commerce towers - the only other highrise condo, I think -- is in the $330-ish range but is held down for a number of factors IMO some within their control and some not. Edited March 26, 2015 by UtterlyUrban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Matthew McConaughey will buy one to park his Lincoln. LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) They were going to have a penthouse called the Jackson, but I think they were concerned about MFing snakes on the MFing roof. Edited March 26, 2015 by toxtethogrady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 The only real comps for these Marlow highrise units in downtown is the 4 Seasons highrise condos, essentially across the street. $400+ psf is what they go for. New York is pricing condos at $6,000 psf. And selling whole floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) The only real comps for these Marlow highrise units in downtown is the 4 Seasons highrise condos, essentially across the street. $400+ psf is what they go for. Quite right. And the Four Seasons condos are not even completely comparable, IMO. For example, they have no balconies and their layout is dated (because they were built in the early 80s.) There is just no for-sale product downtown that is at all comparable to this proposed building. The closest comparable building is probably 2727 Kirby. Sales in 2727 Kirby over the past 15 months have ranged from $512.48/sq. ft. to $736.03/sq. ft., with an average sale price of $637.05. Edited March 26, 2015 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I give this a 5% chance of happening. In fact, Ashby may be built first. And that sign is the sleaziest thing I've seen in years! Is he selling boats in Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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