Sam McDonald and Mark Scordo had originally planned a 12-story, 188-unit tower at 512 Hull St. but got financing for five stories and 65 units due to COVID.
PortRVA developers about to construct downsized mixed-use building next door
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CoStar drops $20M on former SunTrust office building in Manchester
The commercial real estate data giant added the five-story, 117,000-square-foot building at 901 Semmes Ave. to its portfolio of downtown office space .
Founder of Billy Bread and Billy Pie to open Billy Pasta at Ellwood Thompson’s
Billy Fallen owns the new venture at 4 N. Thompson St. along with Ellwood’s owner Rick Hood and former Dutch & Co. co-owner Caleb Shriver.
Manchester twin-tower apartment site under contract to new buyer
A New York firm is poised to acquire 301 W. 6th St., which includes an approved plan of development and other entitlements for two 11-story buildings connected by a skybridge.
‘I’m in control’: Owners of Millie’s Diner become their own landlords
Paul Keevil and Laura Lauby bought the building they’re in at 2603 E. Main St. in Shockoe Bottom for $550,000 this month.
Brewery opens, new office tenant signs at The Current in Manchester
Norfolk’s Benchtop Brewing Co. is pouring beer in its satellite taproom and PlanRVA leased 8,600 square feet.
Lillie Pearl owners converting former Fatty Smokes spot into steakhouse
The fast-growing Lindsey Food Group has another restaurant in the works, it’s sixth since being founded in 2020 by Mike Lindsey and Kim Love-Lindsey.
Ironwood Automotive owners buy Westwood building for relocation
Kayla and Aaron Williams sold the shop’s current location at 1704 Belleville St. for $2 million and purchased 2104 N. Hamilton St. for $1.6 million.
Neighboring Scott’s Addition property owners in legal fight over parking spots
The owner of the parking lot wants to include it in its planned redevelopment, but the company that leases the 51 spots allegedly isn’t cooperating.
Owner John Conrad puts former Baja Bean building in the Fan up for grabs
A pre-approved, special-use permit is included for 1518-1520 W. Main St., which is for sale for an unspecified amount.