cmhcow
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Hi everybody.
I am considering buying and renovating a building on Parsons Avenue, but am not sure about tenant recruitment. I think that I can keep rent fairly affordable ($8.00/sf NNN) and although restaurant/professional services/retail is most appealing, my ears are open.
Any thoughts?
Kirk
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Here's a quick list of what they don't need anymore of on that street.
1) Used car dealership (well over a dozen of those on that street)
2) Free store
3) Liquor store
4) Crack dispensary (joking... sort of.)
Hal and Al's is about the only business worth a shit on that whole street. I wish you the best of luck finding quality tenants and trying to improve that "up and coming neighborhood". :)
JaredThompson
Manhattan Beach, CA
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When I lived in the Schumaker area the places that I frequented the most on Parsons were the Ace Hardware, Planks, IGA, Library and Schottensteins which has since closed. Had the Subway been around I would have gone often. I think it depends where on Parsons you intend to buy. The block closest to Livingston could draw traffic from the Hospital development and employees. Also, if you intend to draw pedestrian traffic think about what side the street may work best for you.
The closest coffee is on Third at 'bucks or Mojoe so a coffee shop near Liv & Parsons would probably draw from the Schumaker area and the Hospital. Could be a winner.
cmhcow
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urbanrunner wrote >>
I think it depends where on Parsons you intend to buy.
The property I am considering is north of, but not too far from, Whittier. I would hope that whatever tenants I attract would appeal to people both east and west of Parsons. So if anyone knows someone... :)
ChrisSunami
King-Lincoln District
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That's very close to where my church is located. It might be worth your time one day to stop in and talk to one of our church and community workers --they are in very close contact with the neighborhood. http://4allpeople.org for contact info.
I would also definitely talk to the guys at Ganther's Place and see what they think the neighborhood could use. I don't have any contact info for them but they aren't hard to get in touch with. They've done miracles with that little area south and east of the whittier/parsons corner.
coolbuckeye
South Clintonville
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A convenience store and deli that does catering and delivery to downtown offices? Just an idea.
groundrules
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CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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Core_Models
Columbus
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There's lots of shops on Parsons I like actually. There's a little convenience type store called Bushmans I like a lot, as stated before I like the liquor store there, and Planks is an institution in Columbus.
coolbuckeye
South Clintonville
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You know what would really help would be an anchor of some sort that adds street frontage for increased workability. I think that community is lacking a pharmacy.
Columbus Music Co-op
Columbus
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carabar (my favorite bar/live music venue in all of the city) and chop chop gallery are wonderful parsons businesses.
Core_Models
Columbus
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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coolbuckeye wrote >>
You know what would really help would be an anchor of some sort that adds street frontage for increased workability. I think that community is lacking a pharmacy.
FWIW, there is a new CVS about to open at the corner of Livingston & Parsons, which is replacing the old one that was across the street in the old Kroger Plaza.
Core_Models
Columbus
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Walker wrote >>
coolbuckeye wrote >>
You know what would really help would be an anchor of some sort that adds street frontage for increased workability. I think that community is lacking a pharmacy.FWIW, there is a new CVS about to open at the corner of Livingston & Parsons, which is replacing the old one that was across the street in the old Kroger Plaza.
Plus there's another one down at Parsons & Frebis.
coolbuckeye
South Clintonville
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@ core - Yah, I'm pretty sure Kessel is gone. And thanks for the update on the CVS on Livingston and Parsons Walker. I think there is a lot of people in that area who need a pharmacy that they can walk to.
coolbuckeye
South Clintonville
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How big is the location you are interested in cmhcow?
Core_Models
Columbus
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You know what I believe would really do well there, and I know this may sound pretty random, but I'm tellin ya...
locally owned, good quality doughnut shop.
ETA: or really even a more general bakery.
coolbuckeye
South Clintonville
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JaredThompson
Manhattan Beach, CA
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Talk to the guy at Buckeye Donuts. He seems open to ideas.
JedThorp
Merion Village
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You know, I live a block off Parsons in Merion Village, and at first I was like "Doughnut shop?" But, hell yeah. One thing I don't have is a place I can walk to and get a good cup of coffee, doughnut/bagel in the morning. Know that there are some very neighborhood-minded people in Merion Village commited to supporting neighborhood businesses. (Although, I can't speak for the other side of Parsons, but I know there are a lot of good folks there, too.)
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