With Colfax being redeveloped, the Apex has a great opportunity at the corner.Formerly Fanny's Flowers, this property seems to be a great opportunity. It is vacant, and is a bit of an eyesore. I was thinking a bar/restaurant mix- just as a rooftop patio, or a mixed use building- maybe a small grocery store below, and a living unit above.
Doing a little work on one of my favorite websites- photoswest.org, I was able to find a picture of the property a few years back.
The date on the photo is 1989. I doubt that this photo was taken in 1989, especially seeing the vintage neon signs and the vintage car in the nearby parking lot.However, I also have a photo of 1928 Denver, right at the Apex, courtesy of Denver Public Library, Western History Collection., right below.
This is re-urbanization! Colfax is a great artery through Denver (26.2 miles of it...). In searching public information of this property (The City and County of Denver allows a person to see chain of title on a given property), I was able to figure out that the property is assessed at a value of about $400,000- annual taxes on it are about $9100. My guess on the purchase of the building: $500,000.I can only gather that there was a personal representative's deed, which probably means that the owner of Fanny's flower shop passed away and title was ceded to a close family member. I think I am actually going to ask to view this property and see what is going on inside of it.
The building itself was built 1903, which makes it a true Denver Landmark. Now, we have to get an owner or a tenant in there! It is 5000 square feet inside. I would imagine it is top and bottom. If mixed use was the option, there would be a bit of a zoning change battle. I see so much opportunity here! It has every bit of opportunity that the Lowenstein Theatre had, and Tattered Cover and Twist and Shout moved there! I like this property, a heckuva lot!
For ye who do not know the difference in Cheesman Park, Wyman's, and Uptown, there are 5 zip codes that peak my interest: 80203, 80205, 80206, 80209, and 80218. My favorite area, as you can guess is Wyman's Historic District- which is in Cheesman Park. Nevertheless, check out these zip codes and get an idea as to what is going on in real estate.
This does it for today! I am going to check out this property and get some ideas!
ed
2 comments:
Ed,
Thanks for all the info on Fanny's corner. I have entertained similar thoughts myself and have some ideas for a community oriented business to go in that spot and would love to chat/get your input.
If you'd like, you can reach me at suzannetrosen@aol.com.
Kind regards,
Suzy
Ed,
Thanks for the great information. I recently moved in to the 80218 zip code and drive by Fanny's Corner everyday on the way to work.
I have been envisioning what that corner needs in that neighborhood. The building is so unique with what looks like a second floor balcony. I agree it would be a great location for a coffee shop / bar type venue. I work as an architectural / interior designer at a small architecture planning firm. I would love to help see this property developed. All I need is someone with the $ who could help make it happen! I would like to know if were able to view the interior. I can be reached at c4idesign@comcast.net.
Thank you. Cindy
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