Mayo Hotel/Mayo Building update from DTU

[swake]

DTU is reporting that the Mayo Hotel's conversion of seven floors to residential has started construction. On a side note, I have a heard a couple of admittedly weak rumors about the remaining 17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel.

DTU also reports that construction on the conversion of the Mayo Building into residential space should start next month.

Both residential projects are slated to have some space ready in mid '08.

More on downtown projects:

http://www.tulsadowntown.org/imgUL/In%20the%20Loop,%202nd%20quarter,%202007.pdf

[Oil Capital]

quote:Originally posted by swake

DTU is reporting that the Mayo Hotel's conversion of seven floors to residential has started construction. On a side note, I have a heard a couple of admittedly weak rumors about the remaining 17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel.

DTU also reports that construction on the conversion of the Mayo Building into residential space should start next month.

Both residential projects are slated to have some space ready in mid '08.

If there's construction going on at the Mayo Hotel, they must be doing everything they can to keep it secret; like maybe working at night?  There is no evidence of activity there.

And "the remaining17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel"?  How many floors does the building have?

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by Oil Capital

quote:Originally posted by swake

DTU is reporting that the Mayo Hotel's conversion of seven floors to residential has started construction. On a side note, I have a heard a couple of admittedly weak rumors about the remaining 17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel.

DTU also reports that construction on the conversion of the Mayo Building into residential space should start next month.

Both residential projects are slated to have some space ready in mid '08.

If there's construction going on at the Mayo Hotel, they must be doing everything they can to keep it secret; like maybe working at night?  There is no evidence of activity there.

And "the remaining17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel"?  How many floors does the building have?

The Mayo Hotel has 18 floors.

[Renaissance]

quote:Originally posted by Oil Capital

If there's construction going on at the Mayo Hotel, they must be doing everything they can to keep it secret; like maybe working at night?  There is no evidence of activity there.

So, um, you are aware that construction can take place internally, yes?  My understanding is that the interiors are being refinished, etc.  No cranes necessary for cabinet work.

[sgrizzle]

I believe the uppoer floors were largely gutted some time ago although some cleaning may still need to be done. Also keep in mind they do have under-building parking.

I don't really buy it myself, just sayin...

[swake]

quote:Originally posted by Oil Capital

quote:Originally posted by swake

DTU is reporting that the Mayo Hotel's conversion of seven floors to residential has started construction. On a side note, I have a heard a couple of admittedly weak rumors about the remaining 17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel.

DTU also reports that construction on the conversion of the Mayo Building into residential space should start next month.

Both residential projects are slated to have some space ready in mid '08.

If there's construction going on at the Mayo Hotel, they must be doing everything they can to keep it secret; like maybe working at night?  There is no evidence of activity there.

And "the remaining17 floors becoming a Hilton Hotel"?  How many floors does the building have?

Sorry, typo, 11 floors is correct


As for no apparent activity, I worked across the street from the Philtower when it was undergoing conversion into residential, and once it was gutted you would have never known there was anything going on from the outside.

And the Mayo was largely gutted many years ago.

[RecycleMichael]

There are vehicles parked outside on Cheyenne street from companies doing work on the Mayo Hotel at least four days a week.

[inteller]

as long as they fix the Mayo sign on top and leave it called the Mayo, I dont care who operates it as long as it stays profitable.

[Oil Capital]

quote:Originally posted by Floyd

quote:Originally posted by Oil Capital

If there's construction going on at the Mayo Hotel, they must be doing everything they can to keep it secret; like maybe working at night?  There is no evidence of activity there.

So, um, you are aware that construction can take place internally, yes?  My understanding is that the interiors are being refinished, etc.  No cranes necessary for cabinet work.

Yes, ummmm, I'm quite aware of that.  But usually one will see activity around a building undergoing construction.  Trucks, supply vehicles, construction trailers, dumpsters, open windows.  Go look at the Mayo on any weekday.  You won't see anything going on.

[Oil Capital]

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

There are vehicles parked outside on Cheyenne street from companies doing work on the Mayo Hotel at least four days a week.

Okay.  If so, I must have been overlooking them.  I've mostly been looking at the east, north, and south sides of the building.  No indication at all of any activity.  

Another question.  Did they ever complete their agreement with the city for the no-interest loan?  There was an announcement in the paper when the First Street Lofts completed their agreement, and when Kanbar decided to drop out.  I've been looking for announcements regarding the agreements with both the Mayo Hotel and the Mayo Building, but have not seen anything.

More information:
In the Summer issue of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce's "Tulsa Works" (dated June 22, 2007), there is a quote from the Mayo's property manager, stating that the construction on the lofts will begin "late summer 2007."

[Oil Capital]

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

There are vehicles parked outside on Cheyenne street from companies doing work on the Mayo Hotel at least four days a week.

Just drove by the Mayo Hotel building on Cheyenne.  At 10:45 AM Thursday, the following vehicles were parked outside the Mayo an Cheyenne.

1 Toyota Land Cruiser
1 City of Tulsa vehicle
1 Verizon Wireless vehicle

Perhaps the construction crews have taken the day off.

[RecycleMichael]

I will post next time I see them parked there.

I work across the street and will try and even peek in the windows and see what is happening.

Maybe I can make up a fake badge and roust of few of the folks I see in the building.

I think the Mayo Hotel is the most important rehabilitation project in all downtown. If we don't get it open soon, I will consider all the improvements to downtown to be stained by it's failure.

It is a symbol of Tulsa's past like no other structure. We aren't back as a city until the Mayo is.

[Oil Capital]

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

I will post next time I see them parked there.

I work across the street and will try and even peek in the windows and see what is happening.

Maybe I can make up a fake badge and roust of few of the folks I see in the building.

I think the Mayo Hotel is the most important rehabilitation project in all downtown. If we don't get it open soon, I will consider all the improvements to downtown to be stained by it's failure.

It is a symbol of Tulsa's past like no other structure. We aren't back as a city until the Mayo is.

Anything to report?

[sgrizzle]

I walked by today and saw nothing unusual.

[Conan71]

I attended a wedding reception there a month or so back.  I thought all the lobby work was well-done.

I'm hoping to see that building full of life again in the near future.