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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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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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St. Louis’ struggle with developmental red tape

By on February 16, 2010 in Multifamily & Apartment Investing

If you have ever rehabbed a house, rented out an apartment, or even simply lived in the City of St. Louis for any period of time, you are well aware of the ridiculous amount of red tape that the City throws up around just about every issue. A lot of it is necessary, but the [...]

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Urban decay photography

By on December 5, 2009 in St. Louis Business

Even in the midst of neglect beauty can often be found. Buildings caving on themselves from lack of repair are not what most would consider aesthetically pleasing, but even in these wrecks a trained eye can see things worth noting. For instance, take a look at these pictures.

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3500 Illinois historic, green rehab

By on December 4, 2009 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

Gut rehabs of LRA (Land Reutilization Authority) have been few and far between in the past eighteen months, with construction financing has been virtually nonexistent in this economic climate. So you can count me surprised when I got a call from a friend saying that this 4,932 sq ft monster in Marine Villa was going [...]

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Cherokee recognition

Cherokee recognition

By on October 22, 2008 in St. Louis Business

While Cherokee Avenue in the Benton Park and Benton Park West neighborhoods as had its share of troubles in the past few years, there is no doubt that the overall outlook has looked continually positive. I’ve posted about Cherokee locations such as The Stable and Foam, but it looks like the whole area is getting [...]

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Stable review online

Stable review online

By on August 14, 2008 in St. Louis Business

I’m not the right guy to review the quality of a restaurant so I figured I would point you to someone more qualified. Joe Bonwich just reviewed the Stable in the Post Dispatch and you can see it for yourself here. I was happy with my food during my one visit there for dinner, but [...]

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Lemp Brewery misinformation

Lemp Brewery misinformation

By on July 29, 2008 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

I know I focus a lot on local matters on this site, but I also like to keep up on national and regional real estate investment news as well. Whether I find info via magazines or online, I always think its a good idea. Seeing as most of this news is beyond my ability to [...]

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More on the Lemp Brewery redevelopment

More on the Lemp Brewery redevelopment

By on February 9, 2008 in St. Louis Real Estate Development

The South Side Journal is reporting that this project is “a go.” Despite continued doubts from local observers, Garrison Development reps are saying that they are moving ahead. For a more detailed update, check out the full article.

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