2727 Kirby
| 2727 Kirby | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 2727 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°44′28″N 95°25′05″W / 29.7410°N 95.4181°W |
| Construction started | 2006 |
| Opening | 2009 |
| Cost | $120 million |
| Owner | Kirby Tower LP[1] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 123.4 meters (405 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 30 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ziegler Cooper Architects |
| Developer | Michael Atlas |
2727 Kirby is a 30-story, 96 unit,[2] condominium high rise, designed by Ziegler Cooper[3][4] and located in Upper Kirby just south of Westheimer in Houston, Texas.
Zoned schools
Residents of this building are zoned to schools in the Houston Independent School District. They are zoned to Poe Elementary School,[5] Lanier Middle School,[6] and Lamar High School.[7]
Defective construction lawsuit
Kirby Tower LP filed a lawsuit against the developer citing defective construction repair costs. Problems included a glass falling out of place and landing on a vehicle below as well as defective glass railing on individual balconies, and problems with heating and air, fire sprinklers, plumbing, electrical systems and waterproofing.[8]
As of 2014 all problems have been rectified and 2727 Kirby's value and investment has dramatically increased.
See also
References
- ^ Patel, Purva (2011-03-18). "Tower of troubles at 2727 Kirby". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-03-19.
- ^ Ziegler Cooper Website
- ^ Deal with broker could mean sale or refinancing
- ^ A spiritual start for Kirby condo project
- ^ "Poe Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 4, 2010.
- ^ "Lanier Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 4, 2010.
- ^ "Lamar High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 4, 2010.
- ^ Patel, Purva (2011-03-19). "Lawsuit alleges condo defects". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
External links
- 2727 Kirby — official site
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