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What’s all the ‘Raven’ about By KIm Hogstrom For The Leader Tuesday, Jan. 19, marked the opening of one of the most interesting, new watering holes in The Leader’s readership area – The Raven Tower. What’s so interesting about another bar, you ask? Have you ever noticed that strange, teal-blue, square structure perched on a long pole-like shaft soaring four stories into the sky over North Main Street? Well, that’s The Raven Tower. The new pub is located at 2915 N. Main and North St., and was originally used as a metal manufacturing warehouse. In the late 1970s, the man who owned the business wanted to live on the same property where he worked, so he built himself a 600-squarefoot, rockin’ bachelor pad on a shaft above the warehouse, with a sexy, 360-degree view of the city. There is an elevator inside the supporting shaft, and a staircase with 62 stairs, for those so inclined. “The ground floor used to house the manufacturing, but we have redesigned it into the main bar and a large patio,” said Johnny So, managing partner of The Raven Tower. “We will hold meetings, and
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By Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Unless you’re the cat temporarily walled in who later hid in the ceiling during renovations, the project in Woodland Heights “went smoothly,” reports homeowner Megan Mastal. She had purchased the century-old home in 2001 because its previously renovated single-story floor plan held long-term promise and a practicality that would enable her to remain in residence until “leaving feet first” far, far in the future. That’s not exactly what came to pass. Mastal realized the home’s 1,800-sq.-ft. floor plan, while generous for a kid-free lifestyle, just wasn’t going to keep pace as the close-in neighborhood attracts newcomers and developer interest. “I wanted my old house to continue to stand,” she explains. She “upsized” as “a defensive move.” Another factor was accommodating frequent guests from out of town or family members whose medical needs sometimes require long visits. ‘Relo’ then ‘Reno’ A neighborhood resident since 1993, Mastal is a proponent of historic preservation. She has been involved in neighborhood and city efforts to strengthen deed restrictions and maintain minimum lot sizes. She tries to persuade builders “that more square footage isn’t necessarily better square footage.” “It’s a shame that you have to add square footage to keep a home from being torn down for lot value,” she explains in a follow-up account. “My goal was to do it in a way that is harmonious with original architecture. Renovation and adding (on) is more expensive than tearing down and building new.” When she bought her porch-front property 15 years ago, Mastal thought it “very functional and open, with an historic feel.” Plus, there was room for a pool in back of the 7,000-sq.-ft. property. Neighborhood lore pegs the domicile a Sears “kit home” from 1915 or so, built in brick for an emerging middle class. Updates early on included
private parties in the tower, but the majority of the bar is downstairs. The patio is about 2,000 square feet, and looks out on Little White Oak Bayou and a beautiful green field. It’s going to be a wonderful place to sit and relax with friends.” According to So, The Raven Tower will be serving seven days a week, offering a full bar with affordable beverages, and a casual, comfortable vibe. “We are making sure that it is a reflection of the community; that it is unpretentious, a place where people can meet their friends for drinks in shorts and flip-flops if they want to,” So said. The owners plan to add food service in the summer. Until then, La Macro, a taco truck renowned for its Mexican fare, will spend time on the property serving Raven customers. So and his team are pleased that they could breathe new life into an old, Houston icon. “We are proud that we were able to save the buildings and revitalize them instead of tearing them down,” So said. “They are a part of the area’s appeal and history. We have received a lot of positive feed back about that.”
More Developing The group that developed The Raven Tower, called WOIH Partners, LLC, is also developing an exciting new establishment right next door. Opening in early Summer 2016, White Oak Music Hall is under construction from the ground up. The hall will sit on more than 5 acres at the same intersection of N. Main St. and North St. as The Raven Tower, a mile north of downtown Houston. White Oak Music Hall will feature three live music performance spaces – the 1,000-seat “Music Hall,” the 200-seat “Stage at White Oak,” and the 2,000-person capacity, “Lawn at White Oak.” The hall is slated to host hundreds of events each year from all music genres – country, rock, indie, electronic, classical, and stand-up comedy. The entire effort will be housed in a custom-built, multi-level facility with 15,000 square feet of interior space and an additional 3,000 square feet in exterior balconies. The open-air Lawn at White Oak Music Hall will feature 17,000 square feet of outdoor viewing space, an outdoor stage, and boasts of the downtown Houston skyline as the backdrop.
Contributed photo This warehouse turned bachelor pad is now ready to make its mark as a bar. Johnny So, managing partner of The Raven Tower, said that while the bar will be downstairs they will hold meetings and private parties in the tower. The Raven Tower also has the added benefit of being close to the upcoming White Oak Music Hall. Photo by Christina Martinez The Matthew Logan Vasquez band performing at the Raven Tower grand opening.
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Going up for the long term stained oak flooring – though only to four rooms. Subsequent projects include a ‘50s redo with an enclosed back service porch and expanded kitchen; a ‘70s-added master suite; and a ‘90s overhaul by a builder. Mastal, meanwhile, has handled sporadic updates, such as built-ins, additional lighting, a master bathroom redo and kitchen renovations. Her kitchen plan anticipated a cohesive continuation, now under way, so she amassed extra building materials for use. While not located in the neighborhood’s historic district, the home’s buildout was intended to meet the guidelines, she says. For example, its clad in an artisan version of HardiPlank: “It’s more pricey but looks much more like wood.” Mastal also insisted on using brick on a street-facing bump-out to better tie in with the first level. In hindsight, she admits the architect was correct; the façade would have been as cohesive without the effort, which required finding similar old brick, cutting it down and adding a steel beam to support the added weight. Kismet catch-alls Work upstairs netted few surprises, she says, but the first level’s refresh has uncovered several. In replacing the irreparable oak flooring, for example, workers located sections of 1920-vintage San Antonio Express News, used as early insulation, and discovered how unexposed flooring beneath carpet rugs had never been stained. Repurposing the former laundry room, meanwhile, revealed that its earlier transformation from service porch lacked a supporting beam. That explained the sagging ceiling where roof joists changed direction, she says. That recaptured laundry space has expanded her kitchen, enabling an island with seating and more cabinetry. Bead board and glass finishes echo an original builtin hutch in the adjacent dining room, which lost width to the new staircase. Craftsmen also cleverly converted a pair of French doors into pocket doors. See Do Over P. 7B
Perhaps you’ve seen the sign at 4828 N. Shepherd advertising 9 + acres for lease. The parcel has been available for about six months and Cresa’s David Price said that the land belongs to two different parties. One has the northern 5.5 acres and the other has the southern 3.5 acres. The land can be divided. Price said he’s heard from people who want the rear portion of both tracts and some who are interested in the frontage only. There have been a couple of companies who have inquired about the two large warehouses (13,000 square feet and 10,000 square feet) to the rear of the 3.5 acre tract. “Some people need that kind of space,” said Price. The northern portion of the land was formerly the site for Jones Oil, which according to a press release by J.A.M. Distributing Company was acquired by J.A.M., in 2014 who moved operations elsewhere. That 5.5 acres comes with an environmental study that will be made available to the buyer, once the site is under contract. Price said the acreage is not under any restrictions, and that all serious offers will be given due consideration. Interested? E-mail dprice@cresa.com.
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Realty Real Talk Slumping oil prices and limited inventory slow home buying for a third straight month in December For The Leader H O U S TO N — ( Ja n u a r y 13, 2016) — Houston real estate faced a stiff challenge in 2015. It followed the best year on record for home sales. Add plunging oil prices and the resulting layoffs into the mix, along with persistently low levels of housing inventory, and the result was the drop in sales that economists had forecast. While there were single-digit declines in sales volume at different times throughout the year, more substantial ones struck during the fourth quarter, including December. Nonetheless, the total number of 2015 single-family home sales as well as sales of all property types achieved the second-highest levels of all time, behind 2014. December single-family home sales slid 9.7 percent versus December 2014 while total property sales dropped 9.9 percent. The latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) shows a total of 5,879 single-family home sales compared to 6,507 a year earlier. The sales slowdown did allow inventory to grow from a 2.5-months supply, the lowest level of all time, to 3.2 months. Homes priced between $150,000 and $500,000 saw flat year-over-year sales, while homes below $150,000 and above $500,000 experienced declines. “With oil dropping to levels around $30 a barrel, I think it’s fair to say that the Hous-
ton housing market is going to remain cooler for at least a little while,” said HAR Chairman Mario Arriaga with First Group. “The good news is the local economy is vastly more diversified than it was during the oil bust of the 80s and other industries are continuing to hire, so it really is going to come down to consumer confidence.” A year ago, Houstonians were hailing a surge in employment that drew home buyers and renters from across the U.S. and around the world. By contrast, the latest Texas Workforce Commission report states that the Houston metro area added just 4,800 jobs in November, making it the third weakest November in 25 years, according to the Greater Houston Partnership, which notes that the region typically adds 10,000 to 12,000 jobs in the month. In December, the singlefamily home average price dipped a fractional 0.6 percent year-over-year to $280,201 while the median price—the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less—rose 2.9 percent to $216,000. The median figure represents an all-time high for a December in Houston. December sales of all property types in Houston totaled 6,988, a 9.9-percent decrease from the same month last year. Total dollar volume for properties sold in December slid 10.9 percent to $1.8 billion versus $2.0 billion a year earlier.
2015 Annual Market Comparison While 2015 began at levels comparable to the record-setting 2014, home sales began to falter as plummeting oil prices and energy industry layoffs sparked jitters throughout the Houston market. Even so, there were 73,724 singlefamily home sales and 88,764 total property sales, with both numbers representing the second most transactions in the history of Houston real estate, behind 2014. Single-family home sales fell 2.4 percent for the year and sales of all property types dropped 2.9 percent. On a year-to-date basis, the average price climbed 3.7 percent to $280,290 while the median price increased 6.5 percent to $212,000. Total dollar volume for full-year 2015 matched last year’s record high of $23.5 billion. The greatest one-month sales volume of 2015 was recorded in July with 7,895 single-family homes sold. By contrast, the lightest one-month sales volume took place in January with 4,109 sales. Months inventory began the year at a 2.5-months supply, and while it grew to a 3.5-months supply over the summer, it ended 2015 at a 3.2-months supply. Months of inventory estimates the number of months it will take to deplete current active inventory based on the prior 12 months sales activity.
Lease Property Update Demand for single-family lease homes rose 2.9 percent in December while townhomes/condominiums saw demand tumble 3.6 percent. The average rent for singlefamily homes was unchanged at $1,710 while the average rent for townhomes/condominiums dropped 3.1 percent to $1,459.
Houston Real Estate Milestones in December • Single-family home sales fell 9.4 percent compared to December 2014, marking the third consecutive monthly decline; • Total property sales dropped 9.9 percent (6,988 units); • Total dollar volume decreased 10.9 percent to $1.8 billion; • At $216,000, the single-family home median price achieved a December high; • Single-family homes months of inventory climbed to a 3.2-months supply versus 2.5 months a year earlier; • Townhomes/condominium sales dropped 2.9 percent with the average price down 14.6 percent to $197,904 and the median price up 1.2 percent to $159,900; • Leases of single-family homes rose 2.9 percent with rents flat at $1,710; • Leases of townhomes/condominiums declined 3.6 percent with rents down 3.1 percent at $1,459.
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What’s coming from Revive By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com While the local buzz may still be on Bryan Danna’s coming development at the southwest corner of 34th and Ella, it’s not his only recent acquisition in the area. Around Thanksgiving he closed on a former gas station/car wash at 1603 N. Durham that he is equally excited about. The Timbergrove resident, also the owner of Revive Development, sees a cool restaurant or coffee shop at the site and said that “experienced food and beverage operators appreciate these small footprints.” The 1,162 square foot building has 525 of patio space. Danna says that the existing building is usable, as is the old canopy which provides shade. The project flyer also touts the 12:1 parking ration as a plus. If the old adage is location, location, location, Danna believes he has a good one. “Durham curves to the east in front of the site and if you don’t curve with it, you will run right into the building,” he said. “This provides extraordinary visibility.”” As for the development on 34th and Ella, Danna said that the activity, both from prospective tenants and from neighbors e-mailing him their tenant suggestions has been great. Any signed tenants are premature though as Danna is still in the design process for the development. Perhaps anticipation is rising because of the demolition across the street of the former That Pizza Place, 3322 Ella Blvd. – at one time leased by the Liberty Kitchen folks to become Cowboy Surfers. Danna does not own the property on that corner of 34th and Ella. As The Leader reported, Crescere Garden Oaks, LP owns the following properties: 1605 W. 34th St. #1 (Texas Bus Sales), 1717 W. 34th St. #1 (storefront says Century Marketing, Inc.), 3330 Ella Blvd (El Rey Taqueria), 3322 Ella Blvd (That Pizza Place) and 1621 W. 34th St. (private home). The registered agent of Crescere is Chris Hotze, who The Leader spoke to in September about his plans which were unknown at the time. Hotze was unavailable for comment this week and there are no plans under review for the project
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Do Over from P. 1b Another discovery solved the mystery of the home’s lagging water pressure. An old piping connector hadn’t been updated. The biggest challenge to the project proved to be living there during construction. Pet ownership makes rental difficult,” she says. Mastal and her furry entourage occupied the home’s front two rooms for a few weeks as workers installed 22 foundation piers and ripped off the roof in June. Despite weathering smaller projects, Mastal says she was overwhelmed at times by the number of decisions she had to make on this much larger undertaking. In retrospect, she realizes that she had planned in terms of broad strokes but needed a more detailed approach. “Until you live in a space, it’s sometimes hard to imagine. You need time to think about it and walk it.” Mastal’s singular tip to others: Install more wall plugs! “Under the gun is not when to make decisions,” she says. “You want to make sure you like it after all that hard work and dollars (spent).” Her approach relied on architect Shane Cook, Lucas Craftsmanship and lots of help from family and friends on design choice. Mastal says she loves the results. Her guests do as well. And so do her cats. Their custom “powder room” tucked in the new staircase has its access off an interior hallway and vents to outside air.
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A Long Term Commitment to Youth Sports Continues The Oaks Dads’ Club has provided youth sports in the Oak Forest area since 1954. In the last 5 years alone we have had over sixteen hundred boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 16 years old participate in Baseball, Softball, Football and Soccer. In March of 2015, the Oaks Dads’ Club acquired the use of the Candlelight Fields at 6500 Rena Street. The addition of these fields will ensure the continued growth of our youth sports programs for years to come. The Oaks Dads’ Club is more than just youth sports it’s about family and dedication to the community. In fact, many of the parents and grandparents of current players at the Oaks Dads’ Club were players here themselves!! Our motto, “as the twig is bent, so grows the tree,” is a reflection of our commitment to the growth and development of our youth. Play ball anywhere...experience it here!
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Women’s Health
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Directory of local female health service professionals. Dr. Ana Torres Dr. Torres specializes in primary medical care for both adults and children. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She has been providing medical care to patients in the Houston area for over 15 years. Her office is conveniently located in Oak Forest and offers weekend hours. 3527 Ella Blvd. • Houston, TX 77018 713-863-9200
Dr. Stephanie Fulton Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church. 1740 W. 27 St. Suite 301 • Houston, TX 77008 713-880-2727 www.fultonobgyn.com
Dr. Becky J. Fredrickson Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Fredrickson has been practicing ophthalmology for over 10 years. She routinely sees patients for diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. She specializes in surgical procedures including eyelid lifts, eyelid cysts, cataract, Botox and Juvederm, and pterygia. 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net
Dr. Alexandra Pellicena Dr. Pellicena is committed to providing state-of-the-art health care services in an environment where patients always come first. She is bilingual English-Spanish and an experienced doctor in women’s care. Her goal is to provide firstclass medical care that consistently surpasses patient’s expectations. 1919 North Loop West, Ste#215 • Houston, TX 77008 713-370-7325 www.drpellicenaobgyn.com
Dr. Erica Davis
Dr. Sharon Smith Dr. Smith completed her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed four years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York. In addition, Dr. Smith’s passion is to empower women of all ages to develop healthy habits and lifestyle through education and prevention. 2010 N. Loop West, Ste 260 • Houston, TX 77018 713-697-8555 www.obgyncaretx.com
Dr. Amy Haase Dr. Amy Haase, a podiatrist with a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. And is also a graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree. Being a mom has better helped her deal with child foot and ankle problems. She seeks to help patients using pain-free methods. 1740 W. 27th Suite 110 • Houston, TX 77008 713-862-3338 www.diagnosticfootspecialists.com
Dr. Attiya S. Khan Dr. Khan focuses on the prevention of heart disease through early diagnosis and provides the latest interventional techniques to treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. She is one of the few female interventional cardiologists in Houston available to perform emergency angioplasties and stents for patients who are experiencing a heart attack. 1631 North Loop West, Ste. 220 • Houston TX 77008 713-365-0786 www.nwcardiology.net
Dr. Saffana Hassan is an allergist and immunologist whose primary field of treatment is asthma and allergy. She has received extensive training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. As a thoughtful and compassionate provider, she is also involved in helping at community hospitals. She spends her free time reading, painting, and being with her three children. 1533 Heights Blvd • Houston, TX 77008 713-869-4405
Dr. Dora E. Cantu Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Cantu has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. She sees patients daily for ocular problems including glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. Her passion in cataract and pterygium surgery. Dr. Cantu has been recently named one of the Leader’s best ophthalmologist! 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net
Dr. Amber Dobyne Dr. Dobyne Graduated Cum Laude from Florida A&M University, where she majored in Biology/Pre Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dobyne joined OB GYN Care in Houston in 2014. 2010 N. Loop West, Ste 260 • Houston, TX 77018 713-697-8555 www.obgyncaretx.com
Dr. Shilpa Pankaj
Dr. Heena Thakkar
Dr. Pankaj is a Pediatrician currently serving as the Chief of the Dept of Pediatrics at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights hospital. She cares for children ages 0-21 and has special interests in breastfeeding and asthma. Dr. Pankaj is passionate about preventative healthcare in children and has enjoyed being able to bring a ‘real mom’ approach to educating her patients after having her own daughter a year ago. 1740 W. 27th St., Suite 305 • Houston, TX 77008 713-861-4800 www.peekaboopediatrics.com
Dr. Thakkar has been practicing Pediatrics in the Greater Heights area for over 40 years. She graduated from GS Medical College in Mumbai, India, and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She specializes in complete care of children ages 0-21 years of age, and has received many awards including Physician of the Year, America’s Top Pediatricians and Texas Super Docs. 1740 W. 27th St., Suite 305 • Houston, TX 77008 713-861-4800 www.peekaboopediatrics.com
Dr. Denise Zertuche
Angie Nobles, LCSW
Dr. Erica Davis completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She has practiced community pediatrics at Texas Children’s since 2008. Dr. Davis is committed to improving the health and well being of Houston area children through the discipline of evidence based medicine and patient education. TCP Heights 2600 N. Loop West Suite 100 • Houston, TX 77092 713-869-1692 www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/heights
Dr. Saffana Hassan
Dr. Denise Zertuche completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing at TCP Heights since November 2014. Dr. Zertuche is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Zertuche is a compassionate pediatrician with special interest in infants, breastfeeding, asthma, and obesity. TCP Heights 2600 N. Loop West Suite 100 • Houston, TX 77092 713-869-1692 www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/heights
Angie Nobles is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in counseling and therapy services for women and adolescent girls. Her passion is empowering women to better manage emotions, anxiety and depression as they face life challenges and transitions. She received her Masters in Social Work from UH and has provided counseling services in schools/agencies in the Heights area for close to 20 years. 2500 E. T.C. Jester Houston, TX 77008 713-355-7155 www.angienobles.com
American Legion Post 560 embarks on oral history project for vets By KIm Hogstrom For The Leader Calling all World War II veterans! American Legion Post 560 located at 3720 Alba Rd. in Garden Oaks is launching its “Oral History Project” to record the military service and life experiences of America’s Greatest Generation – our World War II vets. In continuing its mission of service to the men and women of the US military, Post 560 invites all WWII veterans in The Leader’s read-
ership area and beyond to participate in this remarkable project. Representatives from the post would like to record the memories and events that shaped your experience before, during and after World War II. Where and how did you serve? How did it shape your life? What provoked you to enter the military and what was it like when you returned from service? In mid February, Post 560 will be hosting a memorial steak dinner for these veterans, and many of the memo-
ries will play a role in the presentation at the ceremony. “We have volunteers reaching out to the vets now; knocking on doors and sitting down with them to record their experinces,“ said Post 560 Commander, Richard Voorhies. The commander realizes that there may be logistical challenges; the vets may need a ride to the dinner; some may no longer be in their homes but rather with children or in assisted living situations. Post 560 has it covered with an army of volunteers to provide support. “We are prepared to
do whatever it takes to find them and help them get here,” Voorhies concluded. One such candidate is Floyd “Bud” Walker, 89, a local resident who served in the Navy and fought in Japan during WWII. Walker was 17 years old and attending Reagan High School when he enlisted. Today, he is a proud member of American Legion Post 560. For more information, please call 713-682-9287 and keep your eyes on The Leader as details unfold.
Floyd “Bud” Walker, 89, is a local World War II Navy veteran who fought in Japan.