900 NW 13th (http://g.co/maps/sk9xr)
One Nation Equities (LA-based)
architect=Elliott Architects (not Rand)
2012 renovations
12 apartments

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Here's a new renovation project... Two small two-story apartment buildings on the SW corner of NW 13th & Francis. Building permit issued today and Elliott Architects (not Rand) are overseeing.

Interestingly, these properties were bought in October and the mailing address is a law firm in downtown Los Angeles.
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I didn't know Papa John's Corporate Office was in Midtown!

very cool ... as the buildings just to the south were redone by bob howard and micky clagg a couple years ago .. and the building just to the north across 13th is now the beasley apts ..

any idea how much the permit was for??

The permit was only for $20K but I sent an email to the lead architect to find out more about the project.

Looks like the are starting with the west building; the project is now called Studio 910 Apartments.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/studio900a.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/studio9001.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/studio9002.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/studio9003.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/studio9004.jpg

That building is almost gutted. Windows are out, brick is being replaced-Quite the project

I didn't know Papa John's Corporate Office was in Midtown!

Haha wow.

Don't think I have ever seen a "traffic bone" before...LOL

FYI

$895 / 1br - PRE-LEASING IN FULL SWING AT THE ULTRA LUXURIOUS "STUDIO 900" (MIDTOWN OKC) (map)

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/apa/2978946524.html

FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-BeasleyStudio-900/152173281561018

And here.... http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Open-House---New-Beasley.html?soid=1109091349897&aid=iWRLh-rEeXw

And here... http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Apartments-Available-Now------------.html?soid=1109091349897&aid=BLJTt2pXjJc

FYI

$895 / 1br - PRE-LEASING IN FULL SWING AT THE ULTRA LUXURIOUS "STUDIO 900" (MIDTOWN OKC) (map)


Ultra luxurious...I hate when developers use term like these. Especially on a property like this. Im not saying it wont be nice but ultra luxurious...come on.

Ultra luxurious...I hate when developers use term like these. Especially on a property like this. Im not saying it wont be nice but ultra luxurious...come on.

It may just be me, but I don't see anything even 'luxurious' about the place (let alone 'ultra'). Don't get me wrong, it will be brand new and nice, but the pics look like any of dozens of tiny apartments in town. Nothing special about that street and $895 for a tiny 1 bedroom seems high to me. But I'm cheap and my house payment isn't even that much - so, what do I know.

There are actually two apartment complexes here: Studio 910 and Studio 900. Not sure the total amount of units but it looks impressive. Follow the links to the Facebook page and you can see both properties side by side.

FYI

$895 / 1br - PRE-LEASING IN FULL SWING AT THE ULTRA LUXURIOUS "STUDIO 900" (MIDTOWN OKC) (map)


They should make the rent $910 a month and throw in some amenity like internet.. a la Cafe7. :tongue:

New renderings:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c0.0.843.403/p843x403/578339_210703432374669_1760627365_n.jpg

What was the LA-based real estate group behind this and the Beasley?

I love this little renovation project.

There are now a bunch of these smaller projects around Midtown and they all see the lease up very quickly.


At some point, this trend is going to jump north of 23rd and then I really think we'll see the 23rd Street corridor really take off. We're getting close.

it is good to start downtown first, and then let the renaissance flow over. :)

Im not convinced that we will see new construction of this size or the size of the Cline Hotel or Seven at Crown Heights.

New renderings:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c0.0.843.403/p843x403/578339_210703432374669_1760627365_n.jpg

What was the LA-based real estate group behind this and the Beasley?

They could have saved some money on rendering and just taken a photograph. It looks exactly the same.

Oh, and by the way, they already cheaped-out the replacement canopy on the building on the right.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/311569_255482074563471_48179642_n.jpg

Oy, that color..

Should have painted it bright white (if they plan on cleaning it often) or brick red.

Oy, that color..

Should have painted it bright white (if they plan on cleaning it often) or brick red.

I agree about the color. I would have been fine with the gray shown in the depiction over that color.

Phlegm colored.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/311569_255482074563471_48179642_n.jpg

This looks cheap. Another letdown.

I agree, but I'm still delighted to see another building fixed up and become quality housing. It's not housing that I'd personally want if I had a choice with a competitive market and a decent-paying job, but it grows the center city housing market nonetheless, so there is no way this is a bad project guys.

It doesn't look terrible, but I'm hoping this is just primer or another layer will be put on.


This looks cheap. Another letdown.

No offense, but why would you say "another letdown"? The paint job is less than ideal. But properties being renovated in Midtown are nothing but top notch and have the leasing track record to show it.

I don't see how it looks terrible either. They don't even look finished. You can see where they over-sprayed the paint so they have, at the very least, some touching up to do.

Paint, roof and windows look like budget installation. No new architectural elements or enhancements made. We can probably assume the rest of the job was done at budget levels.

Hopefully, people can see the difference between a budget renovation and those properties staying stagnant and falling apart... It all adds to the buildup of renovated structures in the area. Once they've all reached critical mass, then the infill of empty lots will begin more rapidly. It's all part of the process. Not all of the buildings can be redone to the highest standards... The positive I see is that as the area's desirability increases, any structures that aren't the sexiest can easily be brought up to date due to demand. We're going in a positive direction, not negative. Let's hold judgement until the buildings are finished, even if your opinion isn't going to change. I bet they look better than that apartment complex next door...

Paint, roof and windows look like budget installation. No new architectural elements or enhancements made. We can probably assume the rest of the job was done at budget levels.

The windows look fine to me even if they're not top dollar. The cover over the portico is the main detracting factor. It doesn't fit the character of the building at all.