Old Heart Of Jacksonville Hotel Site

[howfam]

Hey! Has anybody heard any talk about possible new development at the Heart of Jax site at Main & State Streets? It would be a good site for another high rise hotel or other residential type structure.

[thelakelander]

Nope...

[howfam]

Nope...

Well, I saw a for sale sign on it recently. Maybe someone will take a chance on it. It's on the route from the stadium, close to FSCJ, confederate park etc., nice site.

[heights unknown]

Nope...

LOL

[howfam]

Nope...

LOL

LOL ? Maybe, but I'm now seeing rezoning signs on this property, so something's up. Has anyone heard what might be happening to this old hotel site?

[MusicMan]

It's listed for sale on Loopnet.com for $2,750,000.   NAI Hallmark Partners.    Don't know anything about change in zoning.

[billy]

I think it may be under contract.

[MusicMan]

What makes you think that? Do you know the offeror? Or Seller?

[heights unknown]

Nope...

LOL

LOL ? Maybe, but I'm now seeing rezoning signs on this property, so something's up. Has anyone heard what might be happening to this old hotel site?

The LOL is from the way Lakelander said, "Nope." Real quick and dirty. Don't take it personal.

[vicupstate]

It has been many years ago now, but here was a high rise mixed use residential proposal for this site at one time. It looked fantastic. Of course, no body got their hopes up which was wise.

[howfam]

Nope...

LOL

LOL ? Maybe, but I'm now seeing rezoning signs on this property, so something's up. Has anyone heard what might be happening to this old hotel site?

The LOL is from the way Lakelander said, "Nope." Real quick and dirty. Don't take it personal.

Not at all heights unknown. My sense of humor is still in tact. I've always liked the site and the potential it has to energize that area with some nice high rise or something. The former proposal vicupstate describes in response # 9 would be nice to reconsider.

[RatTownRyan]

he former Park View Inn at 901 N. Main St. is in for rezoning to develop a four-story, multifamily building with 82 units above structured parking and for off-street parking.

Applicant Jacksonville Hospitality Holdings LP wants to rezone about 1.52 acres from CCG-2 to PUD.

The site has been vacant since 2003 other than a partial parking structure there since the rest of the site was demolished in 2011.

Southport Development Inc. is listed as the developer.

A preliminary site plan by civil engineer England, Thims & Miller Inc. shows the multifamily project would be developed at State and Main streets.

"Future development" is shown along Orange and Ocean streets and Ocean and State streets.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/self-storage-proposed-at-kernan-and-atlantic

On a side note, I seem to get inconsistent news updates between my facebook Jax Daily Record and the actual site.

[howfam]

he former Park View Inn at 901 N. Main St. is in for rezoning to develop a four-story, multifamily building with 82 units above structured parking and for off-street parking.

Applicant Jacksonville Hospitality Holdings LP wants to rezone about 1.52 acres from CCG-2 to PUD.

The site has been vacant since 2003 other than a partial parking structure there since the rest of the site was demolished in 2011.

Southport Development Inc. is listed as the developer.

A preliminary site plan by civil engineer England, Thims & Miller Inc. shows the multifamily project would be developed at State and Main streets.

"Future development" is shown along Orange and Ocean streets and Ocean and State streets.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/self-storage-proposed-at-kernan-and-atlantic

On a side note, I seem to get inconsistent news updates between my facebook Jax Daily Record and the actual site.

Thanks for that information. I remember the Park View Hotel name, but I thought it was also called the Heart of Jax Hotel years ago. If not, then where was the HOJ Hotel? Anyway, residential would be nice for the site, but I wish it would be taller. These 4 & 5 story buildings don' t do much for the city's skyline, a skyline needing all the high rises it can get.   

[billy]

I also think it was originally Heart of Jacksonville . I may have seen a Spottswood Collection photo showing buildings on the site housing car dealerships.

[heights unknown]

Being a little older probably than most of you, yes, it was the Heart of Jacksonville Hotel for many years. Stayed there many a day during my 20 year Navy career, in the 70's, and 80's when stationed in Jacksonville. Then it was the Parkview Inn. After that it stayed empty for a long time with drug dealers, addicts, and the homeless staying in the rooms while abandoned.