2727 Kirby

2727 Kirby
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Location 2727 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas
Coordinates 29°44′28″N 95°25′05″W / 29.7410°N 95.4181°W / 29.7410; -95.4181Coordinates: 29°44′28″N 95°25′05″W / 29.7410°N 95.4181°W / 29.7410; -95.4181
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 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

  1. ↑ Patel, Purva (2011-03-18). "Tower of troubles at 2727 Kirby". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-03-19.
  2. ↑ Ziegler Cooper Website
  3. ↑ Deal with broker could mean sale or refinancing
  4. ↑ A spiritual start for Kirby condo project
  5. ↑ "Poe Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 4, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Lanier Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 4, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Lamar High School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on July 4, 2010.
  8. ↑ Patel, Purva (2011-03-19). "Lawsuit alleges condo defects". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-03-22.

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