[teresa and melissa]

speaking of backsplashes, does anyone know where to get good sheets of glass mosaic tiles?

[LAMetroGuy]

speaking of backsplashes, does anyone know where to get good sheets of glass mosaic tiles?

State College Road in Fullerton, you will be amazed!

[edkao]

Any updates on the common area? How's the construction going? When is it going to open up?

Thanks, Ed

[katfam]

Any updates on the common area? How's the construction going? When is it going to open up?

Thanks, Ed

They are really moving along. The BBQ's are going in (there is 4 of them) and they look great. Looks like each one will have a sink and drawers (hopefully a warming/cooling drawer). All the flooring is done and the pool has been tiled. I will try to get pictures of it all up by this weekend. I don't see why the pool area wouldn't be open in at least a month.

[colemonkee]

Kind of off topic, but I went to Bottle Rock in Culver City last night. It's a really great place for people who like beer and wine. Decent tapas too. You Elleven/Luma/Evoites are lucky to have one going in right next door.

[BrighamYen]

^ Yeah I had a chance to stop by there too a few nights ago (right before getting a delicious cup of ColdStone ice cream around the corner, which will also be at the Market Lofts). I asked the owner of Bottle Rock when it would open in Downtown and he said it was supposed to open in October, but now he expects DECEMBER to be the target month. So look forward to some wine with that tasty eggnog. :)

[edkao]

SWEET!

Thanks for the update Katfam, Colemonkee, and LAB!

[Lumagirl]

That is awesome!! Where's is it going to be at? which corner?

[funhaus]

^ Bottle Rocket is planned for the bottom of the Met Lofts, so on 11th at Hope (opposite corner from Luma).

Can't wait to see deck pictures of the latest, Katfam. Send us a link when you can get something posted!

[WonderlandPark]

This is such a good looking block, very Pearl.

Something from a couple of hours ago:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1317/931158434_fe2b1f1d26_o.jpg

[funhaus]

For the lack of a better angle or decent lens, here is a pict from my camera phone today - looking across 11th st. towards the Elleven/Luma deck.

The landscaping appears to be coming along, it should be a very pleasant space when all is complete.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/Photo_07.jpg

[Tennis248]

Are there any gyms in the area that anyone can recommend?

Just closed escrow on Wednesday, should be getting my keys today!

[fridayinla]

^Do the South Group buildings not have exercise facilities?

Downtown has 3 gym options: Ballys in Macy's Plaza, Gold's Gym at 7th + Fig, and 24-Hr Fitness underground at the Paul Hastings Building.

I would only recommend the Gold's Gym at 7th + Fig. It's the nicest and seems to be the most popular. Hope that helps.

[BrighamYen]

^ I disagree on that! ;) The 24-hour fitness at 505 Flower is also quite nice with a lot of gym equipment you'd find at Gold's (even though it doesn't have EVERYTHING like a pool), but it's open 24 hours on the weekdays, which could come in handy sometime.

[yoonism49]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I've recently had my walkthrough for my unit, which faces the West Side. The view is fantastic and the floor plan is perfect.

Unfortunatley, there is a big problem: The ceilings looks very incomplete. I can see the lines that separate the concrete blocks. Also, there is an ugly looking pipe that runs about 6-7 feet long! It's supposed to be a sprinkler with a superior sensor.

The salesperson told me that the ceiling is designed to look industrial. I think he literally meant that. It reminded me of a ceiling of a small warehouse in downtown Fashion District.

What do you guys think about the ceiling? Is anyone repainting the wall?

[BrighamYen]

The salesperson told me that the ceiling is designed to look industrial. I think he literally meant that. It reminded me of a ceiling of a small warehouse in downtown Fashion District.




Then the South Group has successfully designed their lofts to be what they intended to be. If it reminded you of a bona fide industrial warehouse in Downtown's Fashion District, then kudos to South Group's architects! :haha:

[funhaus]

^ That's the "loft" part of "soft-loft".

If the marketing materials were deceptive, that would be unfortunate. But it doesn't sound like anything that can't be minimized by a competent framing/drywall contractor (just make sure the work goes through the permitting approval process if enclosing sprinkler pipes).

Personally, I would have preferred the ceiling not be painted at all, but then again I like the exposed look.

[funhaus]

Downtown has 3 gym options: Ballys in Macy's Plaza, Gold's Gym at 7th + Fig, and 24-Hr Fitness underground at the Paul Hastings Building.

I've heard the YMCA downtown is also a good option?

[LA311]

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[LA311]

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[logandankr]

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Personally, I would have preferred the ceiling not be painted at all, but then again I like the exposed look.

I also wish they left the ceiling unpainted. The concrete slabs, when painted white, just look like a bad dry-walling job. I guess they had to carefully balance the "loft features" with people who want a "finished" looking home.

[funhaus]

Flickr user kbusta has posted a few public pictures of Luma (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/tags/luma/) and around the block (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/tags/lumaellevenevopics/), including a couple glimpses at the Luma/Elleven deck. Seems to be getting close...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/1012225028_b3cd8fb131_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/1012225028/in/photostream/)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/1012225144_61a856ea52_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/1012225144/in/photostream/)

[LA311]

Flickr user kbusta has posted a few public pictures of Luma (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/tags/luma/) and around the block (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/tags/lumaellevenevopics/), including a couple glimpses at the Luma/Elleven deck. Seems to be getting close...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/1012225028_b3cd8fb131_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/1012225028/in/photostream/)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/1012225144_61a856ea52_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10787024@N02/1012225144/in/photostream/)

Thanks funhaus for posting those pics...new at this, still trying to figure things out. Kev in LA and I are moving to Luma in Sept...cant wait to be part of the crowd!

Someone had inquired about glass backsplashes, which is what I do for a living in addition to shower doors, which were offered to us by South for $1500.00....way overpriced guys!

A bit about the opening celebration to be held at LA Live...The Eagles and Dixie Chicks to perform...per the Sales center staff as of Thurs. afternoon. THANKS to all for keeping us to speed on our ever evolving DTLA!

[kwanhoon]

Hi guys,
I just moved in at LUMA, and I was wondering what window coverings are popular with this kind of loft condos. Widows blinds/roller shades/motorized shades/wooden blinds/vertical/solar shades/ etc etc etc... so many kinds!

Any good Windows covering specialists that you would recommend anyone? thanks a lot! I'd really appreciate if anyone could show some pics on their window coverings, thanks ~:tup:

[funhaus]

Any good Windows covering specialists that you would recommend anyone? thanks a lot! I'd really appreciate if anyone could show some pics on their window coverings, thanks ~:tup:

I chose these Lutron electronic shades (http://www.lutron.com/shadingsolutions/sivoia_qed.asp?s=19000&t=0), mainly due to their silent technology. They do a great job at filtering the light and providing privacy (depending on how open or closed the weave selected is). I chose a weave that still lets me see Grand Avenue during the day if closed, but provides privacy at night. Each motor/shade can be independently controlled, and you can program many presets. But the most amazing thing is how quiet they are!

I used Interior Services (http://www.interiorsvcs.com/) in Pasadena for consulting and installation (though you will have to hire an electrician separately for the control box and to run power to the motors).

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/shades4.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/new_chair_coffeetable.jpg

[BrighamYen]

^ How cute! I love the mid-century modern styled furniture you got going there. :) Do the blinds have to be approved by the HOA Design Board to remain aesthetically consistent from the outside?

[funhaus]

Thanks, LAB. :)

Like many condo associations, the HOA does set standards for the shades as they are visible from the exterior. So white or off-white are the color requirements for either blinds or curtains, and no discernable patterns I believe.

My understanding is that our board doesn't have to approve this type of thing in advance, but each owner is required to be in compliance with the rules. Any significant architectural work (adding walls, moving plumbing, etc.) within a unit would have to be approved in advance.

[kwanhoon]

Hi,
Wow, that's a nice one there :tup:
I really appreciate your help. thanks

BTW , is there a particular reason you choose Interior Services for the installation (price, service, previous experience, location, etc)?
I see couple of dozens of Lutron Dealers onLutron Website (http://www.lutron.com/shadingsolutions/sivoia_qed.asp?s=19000&t=0). Thanks



I chose these Lutron electronic shades (http://www.lutron.com/shadingsolutions/sivoia_qed.asp?s=19000&t=0), mainly due to their silent technology. They do a great job at filtering the light and providing privacy (depending on how open or closed the weave selected is). I chose a weave that still lets me see Grand Avenue during the day if closed, but provides privacy at night. Each motor/shade can be independently controlled, and you can program many presets. But the most amazing thing is how quiet they are!

I used Interior Services (http://www.interiorsvcs.com/) in Pasadena for consulting and installation (though you will have to hire an electrician separately for the control box and to run power to the motors).

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/shades4.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/elleven/new_chair_coffeetable.jpg

[funhaus]

BTW , is there a particular reason you choose Interior Services for the installation (price, service, previous experience, location, etc)?
I see couple of dozens of Lutron Dealers onLutron Website (http://www.lutron.com/shadingsolutions/sivoia_qed.asp?s=19000&t=0). Thanks

That may be the best way to go, as local dealers would be most familiar with the product you choose.

In my case, I began working with Interior Services when I first moved to South Park in late 2003. Mechoshade (http://www.mechoshade.com/site/motorizedshades/index.cfm) was the brand I wanted to go with then, because they were one of the few brands that could span a 14' width continuously (see photo below). Interior Services was an authorized rep for them. I had a dual roller shade put in at that time, allowing for both light filtering but also total blackout (http://www.mechoshade.com/site/roomdarkening/index.cfm). Very happy with it, but it's very loud - something that is okay for the office but not okay for my residence.

When I wanted a different product, I contacted the same people simply because I had a good experience with them. :tup:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/118/IMG_6540.jpg

[kwanhoon]

Once again, thank you very much. I'm phoning them right now! :cheers:


That may be the best way to go, as local dealers would be most familiar with the product you choose.

In my case, I began working with Interior Services when I first moved to South Park in late 2003. Mechoshade (http://www.mechoshade.com/site/motorizedshades/index.cfm) was the brand I wanted to go with then, because they were one of the few brands that could span a 14' width continuously (see photo below). Interior Services was an authorized rep for them. I had a dual roller shade put in at that time, allowing for both light filtering but also total blackout (http://www.mechoshade.com/site/roomdarkening/index.cfm). Very happy with it, but it's very loud - something that is okay for the office but not okay for my residence.

When I wanted a different product, I contacted the same people simply because I had a good experience with them. :tup:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/11jp/118/IMG_6540.jpg

[6th&12thDweller]

guys, just cross linking to a post on yahoogroups of a bad experience a resident of elleven had recently...we should not get too comfortable and be very vigilant at all times.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ellevensouth/message/212

[BrighamYen]

^ I hope that in the future there will be a substantial presence of LAPD foot-beats patrolling around Downtown LA's darker/shaddier streets. I was almost mugged once at 4th/Broadway at around 9PM also. A younger Hispanic guy (probably in his mid-twenties) approached me with an ICE PICK! I was talking on my cell phone and he thought I was talking shit about him (I guess he didn't see my headset microphone). He then approached me and asked me if I was talking shit about him. I said "No" and showed him my headset/cell phone and then he asked me for money. This entire time, he's also holding onto an ice pick, like he's ready to stab me!

This took place at 4th/Broadway and that's an intersection that has little-to-no light (probably because the low hanging trees block out what little light is there).

Anyway, I still think Downtown LA is relatively safe compared to many other areas of LA, but always be on the look out for suspicious looking people and walk on the other side of the street if you sense any danger.

[yoonism49]

I'm sorry to hear that LAB. I think it's important we bring this issue up in our HOA meeting. We should really have the LAPD foot patrols focus in certain areas.

I have the feeling that few streets south of 11th & Grand are equally dangerous as broadway & 9th.

People argue that our area is much safer than Koreatown. I disagree.

Since we're paying a ton of HOA, we have every right to make our neighborhood safer!

[katfam]

I was accosted by the same man about 2 months ago walking to Staples. He's got one freaky problem cause he will get up on you without any provocation. Luckily I was able to run into a large group of people.


guys, just cross linking to a post on yahoogroups of a bad experience a resident of elleven had recently...we should not get too comfortable and be very vigilant at all times.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ellevensouth/message/212

[danparker276]

Also, I think large condos should have one person at the desk, and one security guard partrolling the area (inside/outside), for 24 hour security. Or maybe a few complexs can pitch in for a 24 hour patrol around a few streets

[edkao]

Also, I think large condos should have one person at the desk, and one security guard partrolling the area (inside/outside), for 24 hour security. Or maybe a few complexs can pitch in for a 24 hour patrol around a few streets

Wishful thinking. Have you seen the "security" people that get hired? I don't think they can stop a mugging, or can see farther than 50' to see a crime being committed.

We had extra "security" people hired since Luma was opened. They would sit at the entrance/exits and do nothing. Even when people is entering the building thru the exits, causing near head-on collisions. All they need to do is to stop cars and tell people to enter the correct entrance. and they don't.

What about the local BIDs? I thought part of their tasking is to provide some security patrols 24 hours daily. I read that after hours they switch to car patrol. I don't recall EVER seeing any BID patrols after dark.

In the mean time, keep an eye out. Lets be careful out there...

[danparker276]

They won't stop anything, but they'll call the police. It just helps to have people out there 24 hours. If I were going to mug someone, I'd rather do it at a place that's not patrolled 24 hours.

You're also gonna need someone to patroll the hot tub at 4am.

[Lumagirl]

Hello Funhaus, may i ask how much you pay for the Lutron Blinds. It looks expensive and i just want to see if its within my budget to contact them.

[LA420]

^ I hope that in the future there will be a substantial presence of LAPD foot-beats patrolling around Downtown LA's darker/shaddier streets. I was almost mugged once at 4th/Broadway at around 9PM also. A younger Hispanic guy (probably in his mid-twenties) approached me with an ICE PICK! I was talking on my cell phone and he thought I was talking shit about him (I guess he didn't see my headset microphone). He then approached me and asked me if I was talking shit about him. I said "No" and showed him my headset/cell phone and then he asked me for money. This entire time, he's also holding onto an ice pick, like he's ready to stab me!

This took place at 4th/Broadway and that's an intersection that has little-to-no light (probably because the low hanging trees block out what little light is there).

Anyway, I still think Downtown LA is relatively safe compared to many other areas of LA, but always be on the look out for suspicious looking people and walk on the other side of the street if you sense any danger.

How Funny! Does it really matter if he was hispanic or not? Just to say that is like hearing for many years "oh was it a black person" I think its ignorance on your part, does it matter what color he is, hell no! Its like me saying i got ripped off by some "Asian". This is a really good example of the movie "Crash" this is why we have race issues in this city. I just cant understand what difference does it make if he was Latin or not. He could have been a White guy, it doesn't matter you are being mugged by someone who cares about the color. Hell people get mugged in Beverly Hills for god sakes it can happen anywhere. Anyone can do it!!! :(

[BrighamYen]

^ So what if you say you got ripped off by an Asian? I don't care! lol It doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. The dude who almost mugged me was Hispanic and that's what he was. I'm not lying about that. So if you see a suspicious looking Hispanic guy in the future, you should be wary. If he was Asian, I would have mentioned that too! Stop being so retarded.

Here, in fact, watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO-tobS1nl0&mode=related&search=

[funhaus]

Hello Funhaus, may i ask how much you pay for the Lutron Blinds. It looks expensive and i just want to see if its within my budget to contact them.

Hi Lumagirl, as shown it was just under $5400 for the three shades w/ motors and control box (not including the electrician). There are certainly much less expensive ways to go, but it is whisper quiet!

[katfam]

Why are you so quick to call him ignorant or racist? He was merely telling the details of the event. Do you expect people to not bring up anything in description. Is that the perfect future for you when crimes happen and all we say is that it was a human? Is saying the person was a male or female ignorant? Eye or hair color? There was no malice or hate toward the Hispanic race in his comment so for you to get offended by it is ridiculous.

How Funny! Does it really matter if he was hispanic or not? Just to say that is like hearing for many years "oh was it a black person" I think its ignorance on your part, does it matter what color he is, hell no! Its like me saying i got ripped off by some "Asian". This is a really good example of the movie "Crash" this is why we have race issues in this city. I just cant understand what difference does it make if he was Latin or not. He could have been a White guy, it doesn't matter you are being mugged by someone who cares about the color. Hell people get mugged in Beverly Hills for god sakes it can happen anywhere. Anyone can do it!!! :(

[sopas ej]

^ So what if you say you got ripped off by an Asian? I don't care! lol It doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. The dude who almost mugged me was Hispanic and that's what he was. I'm not lying about that. So if you see a suspicious looking Hispanic guy in the future, you should be wary. If he was Asian, I would have mentioned that too! Stop being so retarded.

Here, in fact, watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO-tobS1nl0&mode=related&search=

Not only that, but if you do get mugged and give a suspect description to the police, race would be part of the description. Or if they had a limp. Or if they looked like a lesbian; I've given that as a description once, too, I told the cop that the person who assaulted someone else, "well, officer, there's no other way to put it, she looked like the stereotypical heavy-set lesbian with very short hair, a nose-ring and she had that slot-machine figure."

Speaking of Asians, I think this is funny! She gets the accent down really well!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SsWrY77o77o

[BrighamYen]

Its like me saying i got ripped off by some "Asian".

Oh yeah! And getting "ripped off" and mugged/jumped is a little different!

[BrighamYen]

Not only that, but if you do get mugged and give a suspect description to the police, race would be part of the description. Or if they had a limp. Or if they looked like a lesbian; I've given that as a description once, too, I told the cop that the person who assaulted someone else, "well, officer, there's no other way to put it, she looked like the stereotypical heavy-set lesbian with very short hair, a nose-ring and she had that slot-machine figure."

Speaking of Asians, I think this is funny! She gets the accent down really well!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SsWrY77o77o


HAHA! OMG! That's been floating around the Asian and Asian American circles for quite some time now. All of "us" find that really funny and I don't think any of "us" have found it offensive. That's the one video that has catapulted Anjelah Johnson to success. I heard she's now part of the cast on MadTV? :haha:

[Lumagirl]

Thanks Mr Funhaus, I appreciate the info...any suggestion on where to purchase my furnitures? I really like your taste.

[LA420]

Why are you so quick to call him ignorant or racist? He was merely telling the details of the event. Do you expect people to not bring up anything in description. Is that the perfect future for you when crimes happen and all we say is that it was a human? Is saying the person was a male or female ignorant? Eye or hair color? There was no malice or hate toward the Hispanic race in his comment so for you to get offended by it is ridiculous.


The point is that i just dont think when saying that when being mugged or harassed by one individual that there skin colors is important. Yes i understand when reporting it to the police thats a different story. When just to say oh i was mugged does race really matter when your talking to someone other then the police, i dont think so. To me it doesn't matter what they looked like what matters is that i was mugged and that i am still alive.

[LA420]

^ So what if you say you got ripped off by an Asian? I don't care! lol It doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. The dude who almost mugged me was Hispanic and that's what he was. I'm not lying about that. So if you see a suspicious looking Hispanic guy in the future, you should be wary. If he was Asian, I would have mentioned that too! Stop being so retarded.

Here, in fact, watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO-tobS1nl0&mode=related&search=

:no: Name calling now???? I wont go there! Its time to get back to the topic.

[funhaus]

Thanks Mr Funhaus, I appreciate the info...any suggestion on where to purchase my furnitures? I really like your taste.

Thanks! The couch I bought at Room Service (http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.roomservice-la.com/index2.html&dq=room+service&f=l&view=text&near=los+angeles,+CA&ie=UTF8&hl=en&latlng=34069434,-118348643,11425712819136333950&ei=JgLCRri_JqOcjQOvyLSDCw&sig2=GvWJMa0d54SbxihUqcjAtQ&cd=1&oi=miwd&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cad=homepage) on 3rd, the flipper screen from Design Public (http://www.designpublic.com/) and the reupholstered chair from a seller in H.D. Buttercup (http://www.hdbuttercup.com/) (highly recommended for browsing, their website not so much). I would also look at Apartment Therapy's list of local retailers (http://la.apartmenttherapy.com/la/stores/).

The glass table was a great find on craigslist - some amazing things turn up for sale at a fraction of the original price.

Happy shopping!

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

LA 420, it absolutely makes a difference what race the person was. he is not being racist by referring to the race of the person. im sure if it was an asian, a black girl, a white guy or a green monster, he would mention them too. dont be so damn quick to jump the gun. i hate people that wait for every little thing to jump on it and pull out the race card. facts are facts. deal with it. dont be a Gloria Aldred ( I hate her almost as much as Kotkin or Star Jones)

[LA420]

LA 420, it absolutely makes a difference what race the person was. he is not being racist by referring to the race of the person. im sure if it was an asian, a black girl, a white guy or a green monster, he would mention them too. dont be so damn quick to jump the gun. i hate people that wait for every little thing to jump on it and pull out the race card. facts are facts. deal with it. dont be a Gloria Aldred ( I hate her almost as much as Kotkin or Star Jones)

LOL :haha: No race card here making my opinion. There is nothing for me to deal with. Should i do my Carlos Mencia impersonation hehehehe. I think its time to move on. Dont you think? :tup:

Peace

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

sounds good. back to the topic.

[danparker276]

Any update on when the pool is gonna be ready?

[katfam]

Haven't heard anything yet, but it has to be soon. All the tiling is in, the lighting is all set and on at night and they installed about 5 outdoor heaters all over the terrace. Looks like they are doing all the finishing touches and hopefully they put the water in the pool and waterfall soon.

Any update on when the pool is gonna be ready?

[Echo Park]

LA 420, it absolutely makes a difference what race the person was. he is not being racist by referring to the race of the person. im sure if it was an asian, a black girl, a white guy or a green monster, he would mention them too. dont be so damn quick to jump the gun. i hate people that wait for every little thing to jump on it and pull out the race card. facts are facts. deal with it. dont be a Gloria Aldred ( I hate her almost as much as Kotkin or Star Jones)

It just becomes a problem when people reiterate the race. It's one thing to report a hispanic male causing problems its another thing to keep reiterating his race as if his race was connected to his thuggery as it is done on this forum (fridayinla saying 'sorry about that hispanic guy). when yuppies start telling their friends in elleven to beware this hispanic guy it teaches them to fear all hispanics and makes people like me (a hispanic) unwelcome in their neighborhood. this is hurtful to some people so I take offense at being mocked and dismissed as someone just playing a race card or being a Gloria Aldred when it is a real issue for us. i love LA but its a very racist city. i can't go to a museum without being mistaken for a janitor or go to the westside without someone asking me if i know english before being asked for directions. i'll stick to broadway because i dont want women clutching their purses when they walk past me.

[BrighamYen]

^ That's not true! There are quite a few people of hispanic background (I'm not sure if they actually know how to speak Spanish) living in DTLA. Just in my old digs (the Pegasus), there were a bunch of people who were from a Latino background. And they don't seem to have a problem at all assimilating into the DTLA scene. I don't think you'll feel as ostracized if you made the effort to befriend people. If you're a nice guy, not weird, and have a generally cool personality, you should have no problem making friends. :)

[Lumagirl]

Mr. Funhaus, Thank you so much! i really appreciate the info you provided.You are very helpful. Thanks again!!

[sopas ej]

i love LA but its a very racist city. i can't go to a museum without being mistaken for a janitor or go to the westside without someone asking me if i know english before being asked for directions. i'll stick to broadway because i dont want women clutching their purses when they walk past me.

How do you dress?

[Echo Park]

I don't know. Normal I suppose, but my friend accused me of being a hipster the other day :frog:

[sopas ej]

I don't know. Normal I suppose, but my friend accused me of being a hipster the other day :frog:

I obviously don't know what you look like, but I just asked because I find it hard to believe that you'd be mistaken for a janitor if you didn't dress like one.

I would just assume you were exaggerating.

[funhaus]

Haven't heard anything yet, but it has to be soon. All the tiling is in, the lighting is all set and on at night and they installed about 5 outdoor heaters all over the terrace. Looks like they are doing all the finishing touches and hopefully they put the water in the pool and waterfall soon.

Aside from what Katfam mentions, I'd think the railings at the deck's perimeter is the only obstacle to opening it for use.

The only thing that concerns me is whether or not its opening is dependent on Luma's HOA forming, voting in a board, and that board approving access to both Elleven and Luma residents, with maintenance cost sharing in place. That could happen very quickly, or not.

[edkao]

Aside from what Katfam mentions, I'd think the railings at the deck's perimeter is the only obstacle to opening it for use.

The only thing that concerns me is whether or not its opening is dependent on Luma's HOA forming, voting in a board, and that board approving access to both Elleven and Luma residents, with maintenance cost sharing in place. That could happen very quickly, or not.

meanwhile... summer is just about over...

[6th&12thDweller]

Thomas Gibson (Greg of Dharma and Greg, Criminal Minds) is moving in at Elleven...

Wonder if celebrities necessarily up the value of a building..

[ThreeHundred]

Isn't Luc Robitallbesomethingorothere (hockey player on the Kings) moving into Luma?

Only celebrities that I know that live in downtown (or bought property downtown) is Johnny Depp (Eastern Columbia), David Beckham and his cyborg Victoria (Biscut Company Lofts), and Lauryn Hill (Molino Streets Lofts).

[luckyeight]

Isn't Luc Robitallbesomethingorothere (hockey player on the Kings) moving into Luma?

Only celebrities that I know that live in downtown (or bought property downtown) is Johnny Depp (Eastern Columbia), David Beckham and his cyborg Victoria (Biscut Company Lofts), and Lauryn Hill (Molino Streets Lofts).

posted quite a while ago that Elton Brand bought one of the penthouse unit
at EVO.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Easy]

I didn't know about Lauryn Hill. It was reported everywhere that the Beckhams didn't buy in the Biscuit Co. Lofts afterall. I don't know if that changed.

I imagine that lots of sports types that play at Staples or work at AEG will be moving into the South Park area. I bet that many end up renting at Hanover until the hotel is built.

[BrighamYen]

^ The Beckhams bought a mansion in BH as reported on the LA Times. I thought this was common knowledge already? lol :D

[6th&12thDweller]

asked the HOA office today about when the pool's opening and they said this Friday Aug. 24th..am still doubtful though since there still seem to be quite a few things to be done...haven't even seen any pool furniture yet unless there's none...we'll see and keep our fingers crossed..am tired of going to my gym pool at the west side to get some sun!

[katfam]

I can confirm that as well. They said that if it doesn't open Friday then it will within the week. I assume that there will still be light work going on the terrace, but anything is better than not having anything. It's been way to long.


asked the HOA office today about when the pool's opening and they said this Friday Aug. 24th..am still doubtful though since there still seem to be quite a few things to be done...haven't even seen any pool furniture yet unless there's none...we'll see and keep our fingers crossed..am tired of going to my gym pool at the west side to get some sun!

[danparker276]

Sweet, I'm there.

[funhaus]

Hey everyone - it looks like Salon Eleven has officially opened (anyone need a haircut?)

Between that and the furniture showroom around the corner, there's at least a little more potential activity on the corner.

[logandankr]

luma hoa told me today they're having trouble getting city approval on the pool deck, and that its opening could be set back another couple weeks.

[teresa and melissa]

noooooooo.....

luma hoa told me today they're having trouble getting city approval on the pool deck, and that its opening could be set back another couple weeks.

[danparker276]

No pool this weekend? Damn.

[katfam]

Check out their website....

http://www.salon-eleven.com/

Look at South Park growing up. :banana:

Hey everyone - it looks like Salon Eleven has officially opened (anyone need a haircut?)

Between that and the furniture showroom around the corner, there's at least a little more potential activity on the corner.

[colemonkee]

luma hoa told me today they're having trouble getting city approval on the pool deck, and that its opening could be set back another couple weeks.
I wouldn't be discouraged by this. Getting approval on anything from the City is like asking a 2-month old baby to recite the complete works of Chaucer - backwards and in Latin. It will happen eventually, it will just take a lot more time than you originally thought.

[Kerry Marsico]

In fact...Elleven hasn't yet received their official certificate of occupancy! Until the street improvement master-plan is complete... Also, many original owners at Elleven (closed summer 06) still haven't been brought up to date on their supplemental tax bills from developer to owner.

the city is....slow....but it all eventually comes together!

[Kerry Marsico]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/kerrymaui11/P1010010.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/kerrymaui11/P1010016.jpg

and...just for fun...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/kerrymaui11/lumaviewafter.jpg

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

LOL great render. :) cool pics. what i would give for that condo! perfect view of LA Central, LA Live and Jardin.

[Kerry Marsico]

for the low low price of $2,415,000! hey, that's a bargain compared to entry level pricess at the Ritz Carlton Residences at L.A. Live....$1,200,000 for a studio, 884 feet with $1700 month HOA's!

[Lumagirl]

I can't wait to see pictures of your penthouse being furnish...hehe.

[Kerry Marsico]

I can't wait to see pictures of your penthouse being furnish...hehe.

hahaha, nah, that's not my unit. I'm a Realtor, and sold that unit!

[Easy]

hahaha, nah, that's not my unit. I'm a Realtor, and sold that unit!

LOL...Even better! Cha-ching! Congrats and thanks for the pics.

[Easy]

In fact...Elleven hasn't yet received their official certificate of occupancy! Until the street improvement master-plan is complete...

By official do you mean final? I can't imagine that people would be allowed to move in without some sort of certificate of occupancy even if it's temporary. Wouldn't the city be at risk of a lawsuit if there were some sort of problem and they allowed people to move in without a certificate of occupancy? I mean why would people pay all that money for city inspections, taxes, etc. just to have the city drop the ball when they would be most needed? And I'm speaking hypothetically because we all know that Elleven is an outstanding project.

[Kerry Marsico]

By official do you mean final? I can't imagine that people would be allowed to move in without some sort of certificate of occupancy even if it's temporary. Wouldn't the city be at risk of a lawsuit if there were some sort of problem and they allowed people to move in without a certificate of occupancy? I mean why would people pay all that money for city inspections, taxes, etc. just to have the city drop the ball when they would be most needed? And I'm speaking hypothetically because we all know that Elleven is an outstanding project.

I get a bit lost myself...pink sheet, white sheet, TCO, CO.... so, I'm not 100% sure on the specifics (being on the brokerage side as opposed to title and/or developer)...however, I'm certain there is some type of completion documentation not yet filed... I've sold two units at Elleven (resale), and in both situations, though I did close them, there's been some type of problem in receiving the 9A from building and safety. it was explained to me by one of the principles at the South Group that this is due to the sidewalk/improvement plan not yet being complete. at first, a title officer had suspected the issue was due to the incomplete pool, but, my contact at South said that's not the case, as technically, the pool is attached to Luma...

[edkao]

Kerry,

Do you know how many units in Elleven is for sale? And do you know how many units are up for rental?

Just curious how many of the 174 units is in flux.

Thanks, Ed

[Luma07]

Hola Luma and Elleven neighbors!
Haven't posted in a while....downtown life can keep you busy!

Just finished moving into Luma last weekend...what a great building!

Re: the pool. I got a letter yesterday about the pool officially opening in September? Did anybody else get that letter yet?

Luma07

[funhaus]

^ Weird. I have not received such a notice, but I live in Elleven. (I hope it opens to both Lumanites and Ellevenites at the same time.)

[Kerry Marsico]

Kerry,

Do you know how many units in Elleven is for sale? And do you know how many units are up for rental?

Just curious how many of the 174 units is in flux.

Thanks, Ed

Hey Ed.

9 units currently for lease, 10 units for sale (19 active listings combined) see below...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/kerrymaui11/elleven1.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/kerrymaui11/elleven2.jpg

[logandankr]

I didn't get a letter, but I haven't checked my mail in a couple days. I know they're planning on having a pool party at some point later in Sept, maybe that is the "official opening"? Although last I heard there were troubles with city approval, so at this point Sept seems likely.

Are you on the 4th flr? I also just moved in over the last couple weeks.

Hola Luma and Elleven neighbors!
Haven't posted in a while....downtown life can keep you busy!

Just finished moving into Luma last weekend...what a great building!

Re: the pool. I got a letter yesterday about the pool officially opening in September? Did anybody else get that letter yet?

Luma07

[logandankr]

has anyone in the building had a shower door installed?

I had a guy from Century Shower Door come out today for an estimate. 1k for just a single piece of hinged 3/8'' glass. Had no idea it'd be that expensive. Is this reasonable? Is there another company anyone can recommend for another bid?

[LA311]

has anyone in the building had a shower door installed?

I had a guy from Century Shower Door come out today for an estimate. 1k for just a single piece of hinged 3/8'' glass. Had no idea it'd be that expensive. Is this reasonable? Is there another company anyone can recommend for another bid?


please visit www.coastalglass.net, I'll be more than happy to help all my future neighbors out...can't wait to move into Luma in a couple of weeks!

[citywatch]

9 units currently for lease, 10 units for sale (19 active listings combined) see below...
That's around 10% of elleven's units, which is a bit higher than I expected, esp since elleven is the first of 3 towers (or 4 towers) to be completed by the South group. The units the devlpr is selling in Luma & esp Evo are competing head on (for attention, if not sales) with the 19 units being sold or leased by others. I wonder if this has factored into the delay in starting construction on the 4th tower?

[yoonism49]

Hey Kerry Marsico,

Do you know if Ritz Carlton is going to be in that location? I have heard that it will be in the west of (parking lot in the west ) La Live. If so, everyone in Luma with a West view will be blocked. I'm on the 13th floor right now in the west side. Currently, the view is fantastic. But as you know, the view is one of the many factors that decides the value of high-rise condos.

Any comments?

[logandankr]

It's hopefully only a matter of time before your precious 13th-flr view is blocked. There are several proposed projects that will block your view- it is that future density in South Park that drew me, and I think many others, to that area. Hey Kerry Marsico,

Do you know if Ritz Carlton is going to be in that location? I have heard that it will be in the west of (parking lot in the west ) La Live. If so, everyone in Luma with a West view will be blocked. I'm on the 13th floor right now in the west side. Currently, the view is fantastic. But as you know, the view is one of the many factors that decides the value of high-rise condos.

Any comments?

[Kerry Marsico]

Hey Kerry Marsico,

Do you know if Ritz Carlton is going to be in that location? I have heard that it will be in the west of (parking lot in the west ) La Live. If so, everyone in Luma with a West view will be blocked. I'm on the 13th floor right now in the west side. Currently, the view is fantastic. But as you know, the view is one of the many factors that decides the value of high-rise condos.

Any comments?

I wouldn't consider the Ritz "blocking your view," in fact, the renderings are beautiful, and it's going to be the trophy of the new skyline....plus quite a distance from Luma. There is a very good chance, however, that a building by vancouver developer Amacon will be built at 1133 Hope (just south of the Palm's parking and directly across the street from South Group's red trailor. Either 25 or 28 stories. This will most likely be in the view of West-facing Luma units, but, as the last poster stated...some will see this as blocking their view, others will see it as the emerging new and stunning skyline of downtown Los Angeles, and their view will be of just that desireable skyline. I know that sounds like Realtor talk, but honestly, a lot of people don't mind.

[Echo Park]

I wouldn't consider the Ritz "blocking your view," in fact, the renderings are beautiful, and it's going to be the trophy of the new skyline....plus quite a distance from Luma. There is a very good chance, however, that a building by vancouver developer Amacon will be built at 1133 Hope (just south of the Palm's parking and directly across the street from South Group's red trailor. Either 25 or 28 stories. This will most likely be in the view of West-facing Luma units, but, as the last poster stated...some will see this as blocking their view, others will see it as the emerging new and stunning skyline of downtown Los Angeles, and their view will be of just that desireable skyline. I know that sounds like Realtor talk, but honestly, a lot of people don't mind.

does 1133 Hope=The Kurtzman?

and i hope for downtown's sake that most of the new residents of downtown LA share logandankr's enthusiasm for new development as opposed yoonism's narrow sighted hoarding of "views."

[BrighamYen]

Hey Kerry Marsico,

Do you know if Ritz Carlton is going to be in that location? I have heard that it will be in the west of (parking lot in the west ) La Live. If so, everyone in Luma with a West view will be blocked. I'm on the 13th floor right now in the west side. Currently, the view is fantastic. But as you know, the view is one of the many factors that decides the value of high-rise condos.

Any comments?

Yeah, you shouldn't be moving to Downtown LA if you're afraid of new towers being built. There are plenty of options around DTLA that offer a view OF Downtown LA as opposed to being within the middle of it and complaining about development surrounding you. That kind of NIMBY (not in my backyard) attitude, or now they call 'em NOMBs (not on my block), is dangerous to DTLA's future success as a thriving world-class urban center.

Think of it this way, if you're afraid of skyscrapers (I guess you really don't like the Financial District do you?!), then why in the world would you choose to live in DTLA? I don't get it. :koko:


This collection of skyscrapers is NOT "blocking" your views, it has created your view. The Ritz Carlton would be a very beautiful addition to this collection.
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/6358/downtown20los20angeles2ds7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
bergoiata.org

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4625/ritzcarltonaz9.gif (http://imageshack.us)
gensler.com

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

i knew LAB would post here ASAP.

Echo, yes its the same as the Kurtzman.

[LA420]

does 1133 Hope=The Kurtzman?

and i hope for downtown's sake that most of the new residents of downtown LA share logandankr's enthusiasm for new development as opposed yoonism's narrow sighted hoarding of "views."


:haha: ;)