Union Square

[twoshort]

Anybody got the scoop on a certain penthouse that was bought six months ago and is already for sale for the same price it was purchased for?

[Budgie Frisket]

Which penthouse would that be?

[Vertigo]

As this project nears completion, when will the contractors begin removing the 2 really long "tool crib" trailers from the roof?

[Budgie Frisket]

As this project nears completion, when will the contractors begin removing the 2 really long "tool crib" trailers from the roof?

[Budgie Frisket]

Anybody got the scoop on a certain penthouse that was bought six months ago and is already for sale for the same price it was purchased for?

[jstalin]

Anybody got the scoop on a certain penthouse that was bought six months ago and is already for sale for the same price it was purchased for?

[Budgie Frisket]

There seems to have been more than one case of this.... check out the property records on 404. It was originally listed at $189,900, it sold a few months ago to an LLC for $171k, and it's now on the market, again, for $189,900. A little fishy, if you ask me.

[suydam]

Kelly Obenauf

That's the owner/member of the LLC you mentioned. He's a mortgage broker.

Looks like he also owns Unit 221.

[twoshort]

The one I'm referring to is for sale for the same price it was purchased for, the owner isn't looking to make a profit..

[Budgie Frisket]

The one I'm referring to is for sale for the same price it was purchased for, the owner isn't looking to make a profit..

[luma]

Hmmm. I don't know about that one. Maybe the owner got transferred?

[Budgie Frisket]

Or the downtown condo market isn't currently quite what the investor would have hoped for.

[charonman]

Been a while since I chimed in here: we've been living at Union Square for nearly 6 months now, and we're pretty pleased with our decision. Downtown is fun and convenient, and certainly fits with our lifestyle. The people living here have been very friendly and considerate. The difficulties have been pretty infrequent.

The only thing I'd like to see done at this point is something happen with the restaurant/bar space (and, for that matter, the coffee shop and convenience store spaces). Putting in something simple like a 7p-1a lounge with catered deli food seems like a good idea, with maybe extended hours on the weekends. It would eliminate the need for a full commercial kitchen, and would probably be more profitable than a full restaurant. Don't get me wrong! Ideally, I would love for something like Bar Divani or Bistro Bella Vita to go in there. But that seems like a tough sell, so I'm willing to settle for an upscale lounge (not a divey bar). If anyone knows a savvy entrepreneur who wants to earn some coin from a captive audience, tell them about the space.

[Budgie Frisket]

I don't think this space will work well at all for a restaurant entrepreneur. No parking... security issues... etc. etc.

We haven't had many issues lately as the association hired a security person to do the rounds Thurs, Fri, Sat evenings b/c it was getting waaaay out of hand w/inconsiderate, loud visitors, etc.

I think the space should be sold as a small office or similar use.

Anyone game for a cool office space?

[joeDowntown]

How is the neighborhood around Union Square? Pretty quiet?

Joe

[charonman]

Joe, it has its ups and downs. Overall it seems pretty quiet, and most of the shenanigans that take place (tipped over street signs, smashed glass bottles, trash left on people's cars, etc) seems to be caused by the douchebag party boys who are stumbling back to their cars from Monte's on Friday or Saturday nights. That's what I've witnessed anyway; maybe other residents have different stories. Construction of the rain garden project under the overpass looks like it's progressing full throttle though. Should be super-cool when it's done.

[Budgie Frisket]

The neighborhood is OK. Same issues as with any neighborhood, really. After all, we are dealing with imperfect human beings, which exist everywhere (including EGR, where I spent my high school years).

The rain garden (right outside my window!) is really shaping up, as Charonman said.

I really like living here.

[joeDowntown]

Is it pretty walkable? I guess what I am getting at is do you get the feeling it is "Fortress Union Square", or do people really get out into the surrounding neighborhood (taking walks, bike rides, etc.)?

Joe

The neighborhood is OK. Same issues as with any neighborhood, really. After all, we are dealing with imperfect human beings, which exist everywhere (including EGR, where I spent my high school years).

[Budgie Frisket]

I've seen some U2ers riding bicycles. I think some walk down to the fresh market. If I had a job across the river on North Monroe, I would walk to work.

[rallymatt]

Is it pretty walkable? I guess what I am getting at is do you get the feeling it is "Fortress Union Square", or do people really get out into the surrounding neighborhood (taking walks, bike rides, etc.)?

Joe

[OliverMadison]

Is it pretty walkable? I guess what I am getting at is do you get the feeling it is "Fortress Union Square", or do people really get out into the surrounding neighborhood (taking walks, bike rides, etc.)?

Joe

[Veloise]

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Sometimes, we ride from our place up through town and onto the white pine out to Rockford and back. I wish their was an easier (or nicer) route to get under the freeway and to the trail. One of us rides at least once a day. ...

[OliverMadison]

I miss my neighbors, I think its time to start our building Potlucks again

[Budgie Frisket]

OM, I just have to ask you this: What the heck is your avatar? I can't figure it out and it's driving me crazy.

[rivegauche]

I miss my neighbors, I think its time to start our building Potlucks again