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Jasonhouse · January 16th, 2008, 02:30 AM

The difference to me is the general lack of substantive architectural detailing and depth on the facade of Seaport. The tiny balconies, the small, cheap looking windows, the sheer blank walls... It's just bland and not attractive... At least grand Central is an interesting design, and is attractive along Kennedy. Seaport isn't attractive from any angle that I've seen thus far.

jonknee · January 16th, 2008, 03:00 AM

Oh for sure, no argument there. But I was just noting that the colors are quite similar. Neither are going to win a design award.

randommichael · January 16th, 2008, 03:44 AM

They aren't meant to be attractive - they're rentals.

Maxim98 · January 16th, 2008, 04:25 AM

^that's a really, really good excuse.

... not.

tampasteve · January 16th, 2008, 04:36 AM

On their website they say that there will be "Verizon Fios TV/Internet/Phone" in the apartments, that is a good development. Looks like a nice place to live overall; I know I would not mind it! Frankly, I will reserve my judgement until it is done, the artist renditions that I have seen look pretty good, so we shall see.

Steve

Maxim98 · January 16th, 2008, 04:40 AM

the final product looks spot on with the renderings - cheap then, cheap now.

i mean, yea, it's a rental, but it isn't low income. for the price they're commanding (or hoping to), one would expect a wee bit more. it's not a very sustainable design - looks like they (along with the majority of regional developers) are only in this for the very short term and don't mind the thought of it looking like shit in all of ten years.

blazertke · February 2nd, 2008, 10:00 PM

febuary 1st photo

FloridaFuture · February 3rd, 2008, 03:58 AM

It doesn't look horrible from that angle, but that's probably because any good architectual detailing on the building is squished together, due to the angle itself. Probably looks plainer from a straight on view.

Thanks for the photo updates.

Mr.Channelside · February 14th, 2008, 05:00 PM

I went on a tour the last Saturday and absolutely loved it. I really liked the granite counter tops in the kitchen and the bathroom. Plus it had some really cool stained polished concrete floors. As soon as my lease is up at GC I am thinking about moving into one of the 2/1's. I can see from my window they are about to start landscaping. Good to see more people moving down here.

dpw1983 · February 14th, 2008, 05:14 PM

They look great!
Modern and minimal.

FloridaFuture · February 14th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Channelside

I went on a tour the last Saturday and absolutely loved it. I really liked the granite counter tops in the kitchen and the bathroom. Plus it had some really cool stained polished concrete floors. As soon as my lease is up at GC I am thinking about moving into one of the 2/1's. I can see from my window they are about to start landscaping. Good to see more people moving down here.

Good to hear, and welocme ot the forums.

I'm hoping they're on the next Urban Homes Tour so I can get a look at them.

Mr.Channelside · February 15th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Seaport Channelside's irrigation is being installed as well as the landscaping. Looks like multiple 25 foot tall oak trees on Twiggs and palms around the pool. The leasing consultant told me that they will be moving in their office next week. Can't wait to see it finished.

tampasteve · February 15th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Channelside

Seaport Channelside's irrigation is being installed as well as the landscaping. Looks like multiple 25 foot tall oak trees on Twiggs and palms around the pool. The leasing consultant told me that they will be moving in their office next week. Can't wait to see it finished.

Sounds nice, it is about time someone put in some real trees for DT, that should make for a nice area to walk in a year or two when the planting mature a little.

Steve

FloridaFuture · March 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM

The website has been substantially updated. There is now pricing for the units and the square footage.

http://seaportchannelside.com/

FloridaFuture · March 9th, 2008, 09:18 PM

Looks like apartments start at $1165 a month for a 1/1, 814 square foot apartment. There are some 2 story penthouse apartments that are $2950 a month for 3/3, 2418 square foot apartment.

Jasonhouse · March 9th, 2008, 09:28 PM

Those high end units are well out of my range, but they sound like quite a bargain from a pricing perspective... Not so sure that there will much competition in that particular segment. (large, penthouse-like rentals)

TPAMAN · March 10th, 2008, 07:44 PM

I have a PH unit in Channelside (The Meridian) listing for $2200.00. It is about 1410 SF and includes a private two car garage.

Bori427 · April 21st, 2008, 04:11 PM

They're very nice but a little bit too expensive imo...

FloridaFuture · May 25th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Photo Updates:

http://seaportchannelside.com/Apartments/module/website_documents/website_document[id]/6876

FloridaFuture · June 19th, 2008, 04:43 AM

They Rent That-A-Way?

By JANIS D. FROELICH
The Tampa Tribune
Published: June 18, 2008

CHANNEL DISTRICT - Developer Michael DeMarcay never considered putting condominiums on the 7.9 acres that Synergy Properties bought from the city five years ago.

Apartments always were the plan, said DeMarcay, Synergy's vice president. So when the 422-unit Seaport Channelside, bordered by Twiggs and 12th streets and Meridian and Raymond avenues, is completed by October, Synergy will use the rest of its land to build more apartments.

The 300-unit second phase will be designed for smaller apartments and lower rents, DeMarcay said. The project should break ground in 2009.

"Apartments really fill a hole that we have here in the downtown area," he said.

Plus, trying to fill apartments is a whole lot easier than selling condominiums in a sluggish housing market.

Since September, the Grand Central on Kennedy condominium complex, across from Seaport Channelside, has been leasing 200 of its 392 units as apartments. About 35 units remain available for rent.

"At least when you're leasing the units you have a better chance to look to the future," Grand Central spokesman Don Scalf said.

He said about half of the potential condo buyers pulled out of their deals at Grand Central, 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. Some investors were renting out their units so it made sense for Grand Central to follow suit.

Scalf said some renters expressed an interest in buying, but he's not seeing that trend now.

"I haven't written a contract in a long time," he said.

Other Channel District condo projects, including The Towers of Channelside and The Place at Channelside, have filed for bankruptcy protection.

Even with the community's limited rental options, Seaport Channelside, like Grand Central, is offering move-in incentives such as one month's free rent.

Developers say a host of amenities are needed to attract renters willing to pay upward of $1,400 monthly for a one-bedroom unit at Grand Central and $1,250 at Seaport Channelside.

Channel District rents are comparable to those on Harbour Island.

At Seaport Channelside, 50 tenants have moved in, with 174 units completed since March. Community director Trish Carney said tenants expect such things as the courtyard swimming pool and large recreational room.

"Of course, our appeal is our location," she said. "But people also want services at their apartments, so we offer dry-cleaner pickup, massage and workout rooms and downstairs computers."

There also are bicycles to use for free, fax machines, a gourmet coffee counter and a resident activity calendar.

"We have to offer a resort-style living," Carney said.

DeMarcay said he will take comments from renters before deciding what to include in the second phase.

"Certainly, there won't be as many amenities," he said. "We went overboard here."

Scalf said mixing renters and owners is working at Grand Central, which has a rooftop lap pool and running track.

"They have dinners and go to the pool and make friends," he said.

At Channelside Bay Plaza, merchants hope warm bodies - renters or owners - continue coming to the Channel District.

"We desperately need people to live nearby," said Cher Tournade, who has owned the Surf Down Under clothing store for three years.

"We depend on locals," she said. "We are only going to get so many cruise- and conventiongoers. If more and more people could walk here, that would be great."

Robert Bousquet, co-manager of the plaza's 2-year-old NYPD Pizza Delicatessen, said his favorite phrase is, "Nice to see you again."

"To get these repeat customers, especially in the summer when it's always slow, we need to have a full neighborhood nearby," he said.

Reporter Janis D. Froelich can be reached at (813) 259-7657 or jfroelich@tampatrib.com.

http://southtampa2.tbo.com/content/2...at-a-way/?news

January 16th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#82
jonknee Downtown resident Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,286 Likes (Received): 0	Oh for sure, no argument there. But I was just noting that the colors are quite similar. Neither are going to win a design award. __________________ What I've been up to in the kitchen

January 16th, 2008, 04:36 AM	#85
tampasteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,367 Likes (Received): 2	On their website they say that there will be "Verizon Fios TV/Internet/Phone" in the apartments, that is a good development. Looks like a nice place to live overall; I know I would not mind it! Frankly, I will reserve my judgement until it is done, the artist renditions that I have seen look pretty good, so we shall see. Steve __________________ Homer: Face it, Marge, Catholics rule! We got Boston, South America, the good part of Ireland, and we're makin' serious inroads in Mozambique, baby! "My badger's gonna unleash hell on your ass. Badgertastic!"

February 14th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#89
Mr.Channelside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	Seaport I went on a tour the last Saturday and absolutely loved it. I really liked the granite counter tops in the kitchen and the bathroom. Plus it had some really cool stained polished concrete floors. As soon as my lease is up at GC I am thinking about moving into one of the 2/1's. I can see from my window they are about to start landscaping. Good to see more people moving down here.

February 15th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#92
Mr.Channelside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	Landscaping is Up Seaport Channelside's irrigation is being installed as well as the landscaping. Looks like multiple 25 foot tall oak trees on Twiggs and palms around the pool. The leasing consultant told me that they will be moving in their office next week. Can't wait to see it finished.

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January 16th, 2008, 02:30 AM	#81
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,277 Likes (Received): 8	The difference to me is the general lack of substantive architectural detailing and depth on the facade of Seaport. The tiny balconies, the small, cheap looking windows, the sheer blank walls... It's just bland and not attractive... At least grand Central is an interesting design, and is attractive along Kennedy. Seaport isn't attractive from any angle that I've seen thus far.

January 16th, 2008, 03:44 AM	#83
randommichael Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,414 Likes (Received): 0	They aren't meant to be attractive - they're rentals.

January 16th, 2008, 04:25 AM	#84
Maxim98 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA / London, UK Posts: 1,244 Likes (Received): 0	^that's a really, really good excuse. ... not.

January 16th, 2008, 04:40 AM	#86
Maxim98 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA / London, UK Posts: 1,244 Likes (Received): 0	the final product looks spot on with the renderings - cheap then, cheap now. i mean, yea, it's a rental, but it isn't low income. for the price they're commanding (or hoping to), one would expect a wee bit more. it's not a very sustainable design - looks like they (along with the majority of regional developers) are only in this for the very short term and don't mind the thought of it looking like shit in all of ten years.

February 2nd, 2008, 10:00 PM	#87
blazertke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Tampa Posts: 111 Likes (Received): 0	febuary 1st photo

February 3rd, 2008, 03:58 AM	#88
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	It doesn't look horrible from that angle, but that's probably because any good architectual detailing on the building is squished together, due to the angle itself. Probably looks plainer from a straight on view. Thanks for the photo updates.

February 14th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#90
dpw1983 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 198 Likes (Received): 0	They look great! Modern and minimal.

March 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#94
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	The website has been substantially updated. There is now pricing for the units and the square footage. http://seaportchannelside.com/

March 9th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#95
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	Looks like apartments start at $1165 a month for a 1/1, 814 square foot apartment. There are some 2 story penthouse apartments that are $2950 a month for 3/3, 2418 square foot apartment.

March 9th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#96
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,277 Likes (Received): 8	Those high end units are well out of my range, but they sound like quite a bargain from a pricing perspective... Not so sure that there will much competition in that particular segment. (large, penthouse-like rentals)

March 10th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#97
TPAMAN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 430 Likes (Received): 3	I have a PH unit in Channelside (The Meridian) listing for $2200.00. It is about 1410 SF and includes a private two car garage.

April 21st, 2008, 04:11 PM	#98
Bori427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Posts: 7,802 Likes (Received): 19	They're very nice but a little bit too expensive imo...

May 25th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#99
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	Photo Updates: http://seaportchannelside.com/Apartments/module/website_documents/website_document[id]/6876

June 19th, 2008, 04:43 AM	#100
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	They Rent That-A-Way? By JANIS D. FROELICH The Tampa Tribune Published: June 18, 2008 CHANNEL DISTRICT - Developer Michael DeMarcay never considered putting condominiums on the 7.9 acres that Synergy Properties bought from the city five years ago. Apartments always were the plan, said DeMarcay, Synergy's vice president. So when the 422-unit Seaport Channelside, bordered by Twiggs and 12th streets and Meridian and Raymond avenues, is completed by October, Synergy will use the rest of its land to build more apartments. The 300-unit second phase will be designed for smaller apartments and lower rents, DeMarcay said. The project should break ground in 2009. "Apartments really fill a hole that we have here in the downtown area," he said. Plus, trying to fill apartments is a whole lot easier than selling condominiums in a sluggish housing market. Since September, the Grand Central on Kennedy condominium complex, across from Seaport Channelside, has been leasing 200 of its 392 units as apartments. About 35 units remain available for rent. "At least when you're leasing the units you have a better chance to look to the future," Grand Central spokesman Don Scalf said. He said about half of the potential condo buyers pulled out of their deals at Grand Central, 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. Some investors were renting out their units so it made sense for Grand Central to follow suit. Scalf said some renters expressed an interest in buying, but he's not seeing that trend now. "I haven't written a contract in a long time," he said. Other Channel District condo projects, including The Towers of Channelside and The Place at Channelside, have filed for bankruptcy protection. Even with the community's limited rental options, Seaport Channelside, like Grand Central, is offering move-in incentives such as one month's free rent. Developers say a host of amenities are needed to attract renters willing to pay upward of $1,400 monthly for a one-bedroom unit at Grand Central and $1,250 at Seaport Channelside. Channel District rents are comparable to those on Harbour Island. At Seaport Channelside, 50 tenants have moved in, with 174 units completed since March. Community director Trish Carney said tenants expect such things as the courtyard swimming pool and large recreational room. "Of course, our appeal is our location," she said. "But people also want services at their apartments, so we offer dry-cleaner pickup, massage and workout rooms and downstairs computers." There also are bicycles to use for free, fax machines, a gourmet coffee counter and a resident activity calendar. "We have to offer a resort-style living," Carney said. DeMarcay said he will take comments from renters before deciding what to include in the second phase. "Certainly, there won't be as many amenities," he said. "We went overboard here." Scalf said mixing renters and owners is working at Grand Central, which has a rooftop lap pool and running track. "They have dinners and go to the pool and make friends," he said. At Channelside Bay Plaza, merchants hope warm bodies - renters or owners - continue coming to the Channel District. "We desperately need people to live nearby," said Cher Tournade, who has owned the Surf Down Under clothing store for three years. "We depend on locals," she said. "We are only going to get so many cruise- and conventiongoers. If more and more people could walk here, that would be great." Robert Bousquet, co-manager of the plaza's 2-year-old NYPD Pizza Delicatessen, said his favorite phrase is, "Nice to see you again." "To get these repeat customers, especially in the summer when it's always slow, we need to have a full neighborhood nearby," he said. Reporter Janis D. Froelich can be reached at (813) 259-7657 or jfroelich@tampatrib.com. http://southtampa2.tbo.com/content/2...at-a-way/?news