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
3 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
So even worse it was deeded to the historical society and seemingly the guy at the top (iykyk) let it decay and sold it against the will… now we can only see how it will play out. Sad to see it burned
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