s3mh Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The other retail shoe is dropping in Houston and in the Heights in particular. 700+ multifamily units are under construction in the Heights with another @500 planned. This lot will almost certainly be developed into some sort of retail development. One of the members of the LLC that holds the land has a commercial leasing background. That just could not be a coincidence. And I see no evidence that Glass Wall owns any interest or the folks that own their building have any interest in that property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 1201 Omar appears to be included and is 12,500 s.f. That comes to about 3 lots. OK, that makes more sense at $1M. This stretch of Studewood is quietly becoming one of the highest concentrations of bars and restaurants in the Greater Heights. In the 3/4 mile stretch from From White Oak to 11½, there are 14 (I think: 4 each at White Oak and at 11th, plus Antidote, Sonoma, Premium Draught, Glass Wall, Red, Piatto, Los Cucos and Good Dog. That doesn't count Premium Draught or Someburger). That's comparable to the similar-size stretch from Yale to Studewood on White Oak (I counted 17). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The other retail shoe is dropping in Houston and in the Heights in particular. 700+ multifamily units are under construction in the Heights with another @500 planned. This lot will almost certainly be developed into some sort of retail development. One of the members of the LLC that holds the land has a commercial leasing background. That just could not be a coincidence. And I see no evidence that Glass Wall owns any interest or the folks that own their building have any interest in that property. HCAD lists 933 Studewood as the mailing address. While that's the address of Glass Wall, Glass Wall is not the only business at that address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 How do you know the property at 927 Studewood sold for $1M? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmondson Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just remember seeing the listing in the past. But now looking it up... Zillow shows just the 1201 Omar property listed for $1M and sold 2 months later. Add in the 927 Studewood property and it could have actually gone for ~$1.4M+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 HCAD lists 933 Studewood as the mailing address. While that's the address of Glass Wall, Glass Wall is not the only business at that address. I believe Glass Wall is just a tenant. It looks like the owners of 933 Studewood have some people in common with the owners of 927 Studewood. Glass Wall has its parking minimum met. The owners of 927 Studewood would have to charge Glass Wall a crushing rent premium just to break even if they paid $1 mil for the property. 927 Studewood is actually a bigger lot than 933 when you combine it with the Omar lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This property sold for $80 sq ft? I thought land went for around $50 sq ft in The Heights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This property sold for $80 sq ft? I thought land went for around $50 sq ft in The Heights? I would have to assume that both the Omar and Studewood lots sold for 1 mil. I believe that they were marketed as one property. Both properties total 18,750 sq ft. That would be @$53 per sq ft for the entire property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thank you for the clarification. That makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm sure it will be. The decor and colors are beautiful. Food is OK at best and yes they are getting your money. Im just saying if you explore a little, there are many hidden gems around the area.....for so much less $$. What is real Mexican food? Depends, if your in Mexico, its there. Youre in Texas, so there goes your answer. Since new management took over at El Superior, I've determined that it's worth my money. On occasion. I've lived in Houston for many years & do plenty of exploring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 When going to the park over the weekend, I noticed what appeared to be a few permit signs in the window of the former "Boulevard Coffee". Is there a new Coffee Shop moving in(being hopefull)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAG Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yes, apparently it will be a coffee shop / meeting space. http://www.eqheights.com/https://twitter.com/eqheightshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/EQ-Heights/1375494509425584 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Looks like Haif might be wagging the Swamplot tail today: http://swamplot.com/former-heights-blvd-home-of-waldos-and-boulevard-coffee-about-to-reach-equilibrium/2015-01-20/ Good catch HAG. I have been doing some window peeking and they have chopped the main part of the coffee shop in half so that there is now a big room on the south side of the building that can be closed off as meeting space. Choice of colors for the exterior is a bit horrific. Rusty, doo-doo, purplie-brown trim with a blueish gray on the rest of the exterior. I cannot even say "it looks like a _______" because no one would ever pick such dreary colors for a bungalow. The meeting room concept is interesting. I am always seeing posts on next door, HKG etc. asking for recommendations for a meeting space in the Heights. I just wonder whether they will have enough room if the place is popular to handle both walk up customers and a group that takes up meeting space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAG Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Crockpotandgravel - yes, but their press release is new. FOR OFFICAL RELEASE | JANUARY 19, 2015 In Feburary 2015, the Equilibrium Social House will open its doors to the ever popular Heights neighborhood, providing not only great coffee, assorted high-end teas and baked goods and desserts, but also a community and social environment that many will hopefully call their home away from home. The coffee shop concept’s new home will be at 1030 Heights Blvd, formerly the residence of Waldo’s & Boulevard Coffee. Located directly on Heights Blvd, EQ Height’s mission is to become a daily necessity, offering “Quality Product, Customer Service, Interactive environment and an exceptional coffee experience” to its customers. Those that frequented the previous Heights coffee spot will be surprised by an assortment of inviting building updates and “social friendly” additions including a completely new counter & serving area, new furniture, some of which was hand-crafted by local Heights area artisans, and the option for private meeting rooms. And of course there’s the huge outdoor patio that is unique to any other coffee shop in the area. You and your dog(s) will be more than happy to spend countless mornings sipping on EQ’s amazing Americanos or Mocha Lattes. Gary Drabek, who is a former principle of Waldo Café and Boulevard Coffee and current owner of the property, is happy to see the building continue to be used as a local café and coffee spot where the neighborhood can continue to “hang out” and relax. Kevin Blasini, the owner of EQ Social House, brings over 25 years of experience in customer service and legal expertise, which he is using to develop the idea of EQ. His love for coffee, community, and learning is what drives him towards the goal of providing the neighborhood the right blend of refreshment, nourishment, community and inspiration. EQ Social House values the importance of independence versus chain ownership and this allows EQ to customize a unique blend of products, balancing local sourcing and preparation with benefits of global reach. Official opening date is yet to be announced. Updates on the Social House’s progress can be found on Facebook and Instagram, and the new website at www.eqheights.com will launch soon. Facebook: /eqheights Twitter: @eqheights Instragram: @eqheights Media and press, please contact Neue Creative at 832.868.6636 or info@neuecreative.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2015/02/new-houston-breweries-on-tap-for-march.html?page=all Town in City shooting for a late March opening. Hugs and Donuts should finally be getting a certificate of occupancy soon. No opening date announced yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hugs and Donuts should finally be getting a certificate of occupancy soon. No opening date announced yet. I was beginning to think they'd taken the Kickstarter money and ran. Looks like there's still some finish work to be done on the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 TABC application sign in the window of the old Mozelle's location on Heights Blvd by the train tracks. I have heard that at long last an Indian restaurant will venture north of Buffalo Bayou and into this spot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (old stella sola) 1001 Studewood St looks like something is finally going on inside. windows are papered over and one of the doors is now plywood on the east facing side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What was the last news from there, wasn't it an ill-fated taco restaurant from Woodlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 "ill-fated taco restaurant from the Woodlands..." Isn't that a bit redundant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hehe. YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 http://houston.eater.com/2015/2/17/8052285/heights-is-finally-getting-an-indian-restaurant#4671574 Further info on the Indian restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 noticed 1001 had "danger" tape around the studemont side patio yesterday, no idea whats actually going on there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 http://blog.chron.com/foodchronicles/2015/02/heights-ice-house-in-the-works-from-revival-market-and-coltivare-partners/#30758101=0 I am a big fan of Coltivare and Revival, but have to give this one a "moo". We are in a tex-mex surplus in the Heights. I guess it could get interesting if they did a fusion taco-esque concept. But if it is just straight tex-mex, it will have to really crush it to get me to pay the kind of prices I know they will be charging. I would almost rather them open D&T II. EQ is in soft opening in the drab bungalow on Heights and 11th. I will give them a week or two before trying. I really hope it is good. Nothing beats that patio for a morning coffee on a nice day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsPeep Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 11th and Yale concept by Revival Market/Coltivare owners: http://blog.chron.com/foodchronicles/2015/02/heights-ice-house-in-the-works-from-revival-market-and-coltivare-partners/#30758101=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 This will be as much about the food as it is the drinks. ...not least because in order to get a private club permit, they'll need to serve "complete meals". If this weren't in the dry area, it might be feasible to do something similar to D&T. Seems clear to me that this a bar that happens to serve food. They've clearly given a lot of thought to the drinks, with some interesting and unusual items (frozen cocktails, swigs, bracers and custom-finished bourbon) and less thought to the food (queso, guacamole and tacos). That said, the original breakfast tacos at Revival, with the guajillo-braised beef, were outstanding, and I'd love to be able to eat that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmondson Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I was hoping for an ice house type place at the recently demoed 927 Studewood property. They appear to have purposely left the core building in tact and it now looks Cottoonwood-esque. However this looks to be in a location that could use this type development more. I wonder how much longer the trailer homes next door will last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I wonder how much longer the trailer homes next door will last? I thought I saw an article somewhere about the trailer park where the owner said that they were going to keep the property and pass it on to their kids so they could build a house there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 There was also mention that the owner of the trailer park might sell to the people living in the trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcook2002 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I was hoping for an ice house type place at the recently demoed 927 Studewood property. They appear to have purposely left the core building in tact and it now looks Cottoonwood-esque. However this looks to be in a location that could use this type development more. I wonder how much longer the trailer homes next door will last?they are currently red tagged which may be why the "core building" is still standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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