Ideas for new retail in Murray Hill

[ProjectMaximus]

Hello folks!

My wife and I, along with some silent partners, purchased the commercial buildings on the NE corner of Edgewood and Post. The majority investors are in Miami but as the primary decision makers, my wife and I would really like to have this building meet the needs of the community. We also favor local establishments and would be willing to work with anyone who can add some vibrancy to this block.

So in ronchamblin fashion I'm coming to MJ members to seek ideas and/or potential tenants for the building on Edgewood Ave across from Murray Hill Theatre. The Curry Thomas Hardware Store closed down this weekend and vacated over 4000 sq ft. of space. We will have a brand new roof up there imminently with other improvements planned and/or negotiable. There is also an ~1k sq ft vacant space in the building facing the Dreamette. Everything is zoned CCG-1.

We've discussed the possibility of redevelopment into mixed use at some point in the future (With our very own Lakelander leading the design and implementation if we go that route) but right now it looks like that would be down the road a bit if it happens.

Please don't hesitate to reach out. We were thrilled to acquire these buildings because we are big fans of Murray Hill and believe this property is ideally positioned to serve residents in the area. Let us know what you think and come forward if you are interested in a space.

TIA!

[mtraininjax]

Congratulations! I ran into one of the owner-operators of the old Kent Theatres at Sunray recently. He told me how much fun it would be to turn Tony's place, the Murray Hill Theatre, back into a theatre and start showing pictures again. Sunray was able to take the front area of their space and create a 2nd theatre, with help from local builders. If MHT wants to stay with its current path, fine, but a small indie theatre would be awesome, in the old Curry Thomas space.

Besides options going in the buildings, figure out what the neighborhood needs, is lacking and find someone who can make it work. Pet store, cigar shop, another Edge City come to mind. Perhaps Steve Williams could give some insight into his plans for the old Peterson building and what he may suggest in the space in MH.

[ProjectMaximus]

Thanks to you both. Stephen, message me to set up lunch.
Mtrain, I am anxious to see how Steve Williams' project turns out. I haven't heard any updates in awhile, but I'm very interested in doing a similar concept in another part of town if his is well-received. And of course, trying to figure out what MH needs is exactly what we're trying to do. 

[benfranklinbof]

Hmmm a health food store, nice bars, a speacilty beer store and places open later than two. Moon river and occasionally maple street are the only late night food options.

[jcjohnpaint]

Congrats

[Captain Zissou]

Congratulations Max.  That is a very important commercial block for the neighborhood and could be a real catalyst for development.  Best of luck.

[Josh]

I suggest a motorcycle service shop.........

Congrats, Max.

[camarocane]

I hear these guys are looking to expand, might be some competition for Dreamette

https://www.facebook.com/ThreeFxIcecreamwaffles

[JeffreyS]

Sad to see Curry Thomas leave we have had a business account with them for years. Any chance of another hardware store? Doubtful I guess given the proximity of Lowes.

[Adam White]

Sad to see Curry Thomas leave we have had a business account with them for years. Any chance of another hardware store? Doubtful I guess given the proximity of Lowes.

Speaking of "curry" I think the area would do well with an Indian restaurant. That's one thing Riverside, etc lacks and would likely support. Jax doesn't have very many Indian restaurants and the ones it does have aren't all that great.

Of course, unless you have a penchant for cooking Indian food, I doubt there's much you could do with this sage "advice".

Congrats on getting the buildings! I look forward to seeing what you do.

[Captain Zissou]

Peterson's will be the new home of Hoptingers (a beach bro's bong rip that has come to life and serves food and beer). Because what 5 Points needs now for further success is more beer. 

What would you like to see go into 5 points?

[benfranklinbof]

I hear these guys are looking to expand, might be some competition for Dreamette

https://www.facebook.com/ThreeFxIcecreamwaffles

+10000000000000000000000

They're the best!

[JaxJersey-licious]

Congrats on the new space! Although I have an idea what you could do with that old space, since I'm no longer in town and I dare not speak for my friends that live in MH, I would hope you and your wife and all parties involved use due diligence on what would be the best use, and tennant fit for that space.

With all the investment in the area from people like yourselves, the possibilities for the neighborhood are endless. GL!

[ProjectMaximus]

Thanks, John/Capt/Josh/Adam!

Hmmm a health food store, nice bars, a speacilty beer store and places open later than two. Moon river and occasionally maple street are the only late night food options.

How late would you want something open? 3am? 24 hours?
It looks like Moon River is only open til 10p?
We have been working on a late night food concept that we might try at this location...

I hear these guys are looking to expand, might be some competition for Dreamette

https://www.facebook.com/ThreeFxIcecreamwaffles

Haha, I have been talking to them for several months. I think they would be a perfect fit...this would be Jax's ice cream corner. Right now their Jax franchises are going in Mandarin-area and around UNF, iirc. But we'll see.

Sad to see Curry Thomas leave we have had a business account with them for years. Any chance of another hardware store? Doubtful I guess given the proximity of Lowes.

This took us by total surprise. It was a 0-day notice. Would have been nice to know ahead of time but I think they had a very poor relationship with the previous owners so oh well. If another Hardware Store is a good fit and can be successful then I'll fight to make it happen, but it's doubtful. Curry Thomas' rents were literally about 30% of market rate...and they couldn't make it work.

Speaking of "curry" I think the area would do well with an Indian restaurant. That's one thing Riverside, etc lacks and would likely support. Jax doesn't have very many Indian restaurants and the ones it does have aren't all that great.

Of course, unless you have a penchant for cooking Indian food, I doubt there's much you could do with this sage "advice".

Congrats on getting the buildings! I look forward to seeing what you do.

I am no Indian food expert but I do love it and we have a large Indian population in town. I always enjoy most of the establishments along Baymeadows (aka Bombaymeadows). I think last time I counted was 7 restaurants and 3 Indian grocers. For personal bias I'd love to have an Indian restaurant there...we'll see.

Congrats on the new space! Although I have an idea what you could do with that old space, since I'm no longer in town and I dare not speak for my friends that live in MH, I would hope you and your wife and all parties involved use due diligence on what would be the best use, and tennant fit for that space.

With all the investment in the area from people like yourselves, the possibilities for the neighborhood are endless. GL!

Please share! Dont worry about steering us wrong, we will do diligence! It's just about collecting ideas for now and moving forward.

[ProjectMaximus]

I hear these guys are looking to expand, might be some competition for Dreamette

https://www.facebook.com/ThreeFxIcecreamwaffles

+10000000000000000000000

They're the best!

Yeah, they kill it. Before we even got the MH buildings I had been trying to get them to open in the core cause this is a spot we'd often bring visitors to and it's quite a hike from us just for dessert.