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3600 S. Jefferson to be torn down by Concordia Publishing?

By on January 22, 2012 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

The recession of 2008 was certainly not kind to many areas of South St. Louis. Neighborhoods like Marine Villa and Gravois Park certainly have had their growing pains following the slide. But one of the best things they have going for them are the iconic old buildings that still stand tall throughout the area. Buildings [...]

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The end of St. Louis’ Avalon Movie Theater

By on January 21, 2012 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

Few neglected buildings in South St. Louis have received more attention than the former Avalon Movie Theater at 4225 Kingshighway Boulevard. Opened in 1935 and closed in 1999, this 1000-seat movie theater has been home only to pigeons and decay since. Nestled on the northeast edge of the South Hampton neighborhood, many an urbanite and developer has dreamed of redoing [...]

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SSDN demolishing buildings at 2101-27 South Jefferson

By on September 7, 2011 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

It seems the end is near for the former American Eagle Credit Union (which was a Taco Bell before that) at 2101 S Jefferson Avenue and neighborhing vacant buildings at 2123-27 S Jefferson Avenue . Located on the southwest corner of Jefferson and Russell, these Fox Park neighborhood building will soon be demolished. Purchased by the [...]

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Poll – Ever heard of required asbestos inspections?

Poll – Ever heard of required asbestos inspections?

By on September 30, 2010 in Multifamily & Apartment Investing

As detailed in the article Asbestos inspection in St. Louis City, virtually rehab or demolition project in the City of St. Louis technically needs to be inspected by a certified asbestos remediator before the project gets started. Though the laws requiring these inspections have been on the books for a number of years, it seems [...]

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Asbestos inspections in St. Louis City

By on September 30, 2010 in Multifamily & Apartment Investing

There is no denying that Mesothelioma and the asbestos that causes it are serious problems. Especially in areas such as St. Louis where an abundance of historic buildings are still filled with the stuff. When faced with friable (reduced to smaller pieces with little effort) asbestos insulation, siding and flooring materials, most property owners and [...]

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Green rehab of 3500 Illinois complete

By on June 7, 2010 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

The gut rehab project we have been following in Marine Villa is now officially complete. For a refresher on this project at 3500 Illinois, check out these stories before and during construction. The final product really did turn out pretty wonderful. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bath and white-boxed loft are on the third floor (including [...]

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Green rehab at 3500 Illinois progresses

By on April 8, 2010 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

Last December I featured a story about a large former LRA shell at 3500 Illinois getting a thumbs up on a complete green rehab. I finally got a chance to take a look at the progress at the project site, and I am happy to say the Marine Villa property has really come a long [...]

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Goodbye San Luis, hello parking lot

By on July 29, 2009 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

The battle over the fate of the San Luis building in the Central West End is over. It’s coming down. Or more accurately, it is down. What great new development will be taking it’s place? A parking lot.

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Fox Park building saved?

By on April 20, 2009 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

A couple of months back, I posted about a mixed-use property in the South St. Louis neighborhood of Fox Park at 2001 South Jefferson that was about to meet its doom. I am happy to report that ten weeks later it is still standing

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Wrecking ball rant

By on February 3, 2009 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

It’s no secret that far too many quality buildings in the City of St. Louis fall victim to the wrecking ball. With some buildings, only the most die-hard preservationists take notice and offense. But every once in a while something is torn down that raises the “What were they thinking?” flag.

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