[Halifax] The Nook (2487-97 Maynard) | 14 M | 2X5 FL | Completed/Proposed

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by JonHiseler

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-...s-1m-1.1309325

"The cost of moving, renovating and adding an addition to the centuries-old Morris House has been released - and it's not cheap.

The restoration and move of the 80 tonne building is expected to cost $400,000, while the new addition comes with a $600,000 price tag. Combined, it's costing nearly $1 million to bring new life into the 249-year-old home."

I'd be very surprised if it didn't go over the cost stated in the article.

Quoted from the article:

Phil Pacey, with the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, said Halifax Regional Municipality contributed $25,000 and the federal government contributed $325,000.

So the city contributed the cost of one curb bump-out to find a new purpose for the oldest wooden residence in the city and it's some kind of scandal? The fed money would have gone somewhere else, probably to some other city for some unknown (to us) purpose. As typical for the CBC, even in 2013, they didn't take the time to research and explain how the remaining costs were covered, only:

Pacey said individuals and businesses have also donated time, money and services to save and rebuild the house.

And being used to help support Halifax's youth? Scandalous boondoggle!

[JET]

Originally Posted by JonHiseler

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-...s-1m-1.1309325

"The cost of moving, renovating and adding an addition to the centuries-old Morris House has been released - and it's not cheap.

The restoration and move of the 80 tonne building is expected to cost $400,000, while the new addition comes with a $600,000 price tag. Combined, it's costing nearly $1 million to bring new life into the 249-year-old home."

I'd be very surprised if it didn't go over the cost stated in the article.

Worth every penny.

[Keith P.]

It is a ridiculous amount of money but a bargain compared to HRM's Gardener's Cottage boondoggle a couple of years back that ened up costing many millions of dollars for a building that had no use case identified.

[JonHiseler]

Originally Posted by JET

Worth every penny.

Agreed, especially considering what's happened to other buildings in the city.

[kph06]

Crane base is in, this is the one from Agricola.

[Dmajackson]

The crane is being installed today.

[Dmajackson]

Construction is moving along briskly. The developer is Thrive Properties Investment. They own a few mid-rise multi-unit properties in New Brunswick and PEI.


Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Dmajackson]

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Dmajackson]

Crane was removed last week. It was only up for ~250 days which is pretty impressive.


Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

Interesting to see windows on the south facing wall. I would guess a side yard...perhaps driveway/parking entrance? I took the pic but can't now visualize the lot to the south and whether or not it's a full building lot.


20221202_141325_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

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20221202_141535_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

[Dmajackson]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

Interesting to see windows on the south facing wall. I would guess a side yard...perhaps driveway/parking entrance? I took the pic but can't now visualize the lot to the south and whether or not it's a full building lot.

According to the site plan there is a narrow corridor between the building and the southern property line. The walkway will allow access to two units with individual entrances and the emergency exit along the rear of the building behind the parking ramp. I'm guessing they left the gap mainly so they could install windows on all four sides of the building.

The remaining land is much smaller than this parcel but I imagine a small residential building could be squeezed in. It should be named The Cranny.

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

20230101_141006_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr


20230101_140901_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr


20230101_140947 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

[Empire]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

20230101_141006_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr


20230101_140901_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr


20230101_140947 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

Almost ready for the plastic siding...

[Dmajackson]

This one is now done and occupied. There is now a building permit;

Mixed Use & Commercial Building Permit - New Building - Submitted - 2487 MAYNARD STREET, HALIFAX - $5'500'000 - Mixed Use - Residential & Other Use(s) - Residential Use - 29 Units - 5 Floors - New Multi Unit

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

The remaining land is much smaller than this parcel but I imagine a small residential building could be squeezed in. It should be named The Cranny.

From last year. I still hope they name it 'The Cranny'.