SoNo tower flying SoLo for now
Posted 6/12/2008 by Mark Boyer
Does this tower look lonesome? Maybe just a little. Sometime next year it should have a twin, but for now it's a solitary giant.
I spoke to an agent from the SoNo sales center today who told me that this west tower is about 60 percent sold, and that about 90 units are still available. However, if the Smithfield Web site is right in saying that each tower will have approximately 275 units, one of those numbers must be a bit off, because 90 is not 40 percent of 275. (These are only estimates though, I know.)
Condos are still available in one- to three-bedroom floor plans, and prices are the same as Patrick reported in March, from the $270s to the $570s. The price for parking has been reduced from $35,000 to $30,000.
The 27-story tower isn't yet topped out, but it looks like it's pretty close. (There's a sign on the other side that says, "SoNo SooN.") I don't have an official count, but I count 25 floors in this photo.
Comments
6/12/08
pk said:
This thing flew in under the radar before the Nimbys knew what happened and they freaked, but it's a good location for density. It's next to a subway station and a major retail hub. The austere appearance will look better when the twin is added. But don't take that as an endorsement for austerity.
Alan said:
one of the best views from the west.
6/13/08
UptownR said:
PK, could you clarify how the NIMBYs "freaked" in this particular case? Was it organized opposition?
It seems like there isn't yet a strong neighborhood in this area, and I'm surprised to hear that NIMBY-ism has already taken hold. Did people to the north of North Avenue complain?
pk said:
I'm not aware of organized opposition. The developer was fortunate that the site is just outside the 43rd ward where nimby associations have run amok. The closest one would be the Ranch Triangle creaps that have actually published their own personal zoning rules.
I think there was a lot of consternation and quiet grumbling. They don't want it publicized that a development process can actually follow rule of law and not Nimby review bs.
6/15/08
Jeff said:
So what you saying is you have no fact and basis to you claims and just wanted to post something?