Christian Street Mixed-Use

Description:

A complete renovation of an investor-owned mixed use building in Graduate Hospital.

Challenge:

This investor-owned property was in need of a total renovation in order to attract new commercial and residential tenants. The building’s interior needed to be reconfigured to accommodate two residential units on the upper floors, with a large commercial space on the first floor. An affordable but attractive finish package was needed to maximize revenue, while still attracting tenants in this desired neighborhood.

Solution:

Before beginning construction, we worked with client’s architect and L&I to gain approvals for the proposed work and obtain all necessary permits. The upper two floors were converted into two bedroom residential rentals, with a commercial office space occupying the first floor. We aimed to use contemporary, clean fishes that also had durability to provide the owner with a low-maintenance property. In the commercial space, new large store-front windows were installed to illuminate the interior space with natural light and provide new tenants with a real presence on the corner of this block. Immediately after construction was complete, tenants began to occupy the renovated spaces, allowing the owner investor to fully see the profit potential.