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July 15, 2008, 5:56 am
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Beautiful photos! Great heights. This is what downtown is all about. You can't get any better than that!
July 15, 2008, 7:05 am
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Wow... The fireworks will be exploding at eye level!!!
July 15, 2008, 7:42 am
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Absolutely excellent product. Now, if only the Northbank in the central core would get towers like this, then it'd be really good.
July 15, 2008, 8:33 am
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What a great project. It would be awesome to wake up to a view of Downtown everyday, if only it were affordable to most of us.
July 15, 2008, 8:36 am
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Any chance that ground floor, riverwalk-facing retail actually gets filled? Any idea what might go in there? I guess a coffee/snack shop of some sort seems like the most logical candidate, at first blush.
July 15, 2008, 9:34 am
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:::: drool ::::
man o man i wish i could live in a place like that
what a stunning view, i could get used to that
July 15, 2008, 9:53 am
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Any idea of what the top floor costs to own or rent? It looks amazing from the Main St. bridge, let alone those pictures.
Looks like a pretty sweet place to live.
July 15, 2008, 9:55 am
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Fantastic building. The one shot from the top looking down make my stomache cringe.
So, its safe to say that the Peninsula is definitely the tallest on the southbank.
July 15, 2008, 10:45 am
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Maybe a Starbucks?!
July 15, 2008, 10:57 am
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Gotta love the exit sign in the second picture of the top floor
July 15, 2008, 11:01 am
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This actually turned out better than I expected.
July 15, 2008, 11:01 am
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FOR SALE:
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WILL WORK FOR CONDO!
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July 15, 2008, 12:58 pm
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Once that place strarts filling up I would imagine that skyway ridership would increase. The San Marco station is just a block or two away...
July 15, 2008, 2:34 pm
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I'm surprised they went with carpet in the units.
July 15, 2008, 2:48 pm
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great pics! wow - it really puts it into perspective how tall the thing is with that shot of SMP and the Strand next to it. great story.
July 15, 2008, 7:12 pm
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This project turned out beautifully. Not to plug, but I will:
3 Peninsula Units available for rent, high floors and exquisite views.
Varying sizes and prices available. Message me if you are interested or if you know anyone interested in this Southbank tower. As people continue to move in, I think this area will become a great urban neighborhood in Jacksonville.
July 15, 2008, 7:27 pm
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Also, just an FYI. Many of the units in the building don't have carpeting everywhere. Owner's had significant options for upgrades including marble, tile, hardwoods, and varying carpet types.
July 15, 2008, 8:37 pm
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I am doing some contracting work right now inside the peninsula around the 30th floors. the photos don't do justice to the downtown views of Jacksonville. IT is sooo great, especially during lunch break when I get to sit on the balcony and watch all the cars on I - 95, the Main bridge, seeing the landing and etc. Or just opening the door to the place and seeing all of downtown, right down the hall. The location is really good too, a few steps from the Chart House, few steps from Ruth Chris, this place is bound to be successful.
July 15, 2008, 9:23 pm
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It would have been nice if Mortons had been part of a structure of this size. I hate that building every time I drive by it. Imagine if it had been part of a highrise hotel.
July 15, 2008, 9:59 pm
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Very nice, night time views I bet are awsome
July 15, 2008, 10:52 pm
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Well, it's a start. Residences - check. Workplaces - check. Entertainment destinations - need more.
July 15, 2008, 11:38 pm
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I looked into these, as well as the Strand when they were briefly for sale and Berkman. Here's the issue - the typical HOA fees are between 33 and 50 cents per sqFt, depending on the development. Do the math - 1,000 sqft, between $330 and $500 a month. That's a lot of wood.
July 15, 2008, 11:42 pm
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i bought in SMP when these were for sale so I looked into as well. I know that the bottom floor 1BR with no view of the river at all was going for like $285k. ridiculously high.
July 16, 2008, 12:02 pm
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Those are some crazy HOA fees. Does that include property tax? That would make it more reasonable.
July 16, 2008, 1:05 pm
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Not on the unit itself, it wouldn't.
July 16, 2008, 8:52 pm
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Absolutely stunning photos. Didn't seem to be much activity around though; are there residents actually living in it or moving in yet? It reminds me of a cruise ship on land. These photos stand out virtually from all others.......great work!!!!!!! Beautiful building. A toast to one of the new skyscrapers in the skyline and to the new tallest on the Southbank! Now let's get the St. Johns built for another new tallest on the Southbank.
Heights Unknown
July 16, 2008, 9:39 pm
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Beautiful photos. I'm so jealous of whoever is moving in there. What a huge plus for downtown to have another new residential building. People should be flocking to it and retail shops should be fighting to get space. And it's complete just in time for football season to begin. Lucky residents.
July 16, 2008, 9:51 pm
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Heights Unknown
I work in the Peninsula. Yes there are people already in there. Mainly affluent people though. Yes there are things to do. It is located between the Chart House and Ruth Chris, across the street there are a bunch of eating places too like Sake House. This place is bound to be a success once it is all complete.
July 16, 2008, 10:11 pm
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There are a lot of units for sale in the Peninsula and I think prices have come down. Probably most of these units were bought by investors when the market was hot and now they are hating life.
Same situation at SMP, but the amenities are not near as nice. Of course HOA is much lower at SMP.
Lots of renters in the units as the owners pray for a turnaround in the market.
July 17, 2008, 12:43 am
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I work in the Peninsula. Yes there are people already in there. Mainly affluent people though. Yes there are things to do. It is located between the Chart House and Ruth Chris, across the street there are a bunch of eating places too like Sake House. This place is bound to be a success once it is all complete.
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I couldn't agree more.
July 17, 2008, 2:44 pm
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I don't know how successful it is going to be - I understand there's a potential class action suit to recover some deposits on units at the Peninsula by some of the owners/investors The court is due to rule on whether the class is to be certified shortly and I think the Complaint has already been filed and served. The building's a beauty, no doubt, but I think there are a lot of unhappy investors who are beginning to balk at paying half a million dollars for a unit that is now worth significantly less (at least in their opinion).
July 17, 2008, 3:28 pm
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Well, the fact that you made a bad real estate bargain in an overheated market is really not a reason to invalidate the contract. That isnt the way the system works.
July 17, 2008, 3:56 pm
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RG - I agree completely. Real estate speculation is the essence of gambling, and in this case it seems several people gambled and lost (at least in the short term). Consiering the ovbious irrational exuberance they were purchsaing with, I have little sympathy. Also, I believe the lawsuit could very well be frivolous, depending on the terms of the purchase and sale contract (and that's a BIG if!). The real problem is the potential impact on the building if a significant percentage of owners/investors end up pulling out or if they "win" and are allowed to rescind their contracts and/or get their money back. This could lead to potentially burdensome assessments being levied against the remaining owners and adversely affecting the overall condition, upkeep, appearance and value of the building in general and the occupied units in particular. I am just saying I am less confident of the building success under the current conditions. It is a stunning sight, but looking closer I see some problems ... potentially big ones.
July 17, 2008, 3:57 pm
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River couldn't have said it better myself. It is a real shame all these investors won't take responsibility for their actions. Instead they are trying to figure out who they can sue or government bail out they can find.
July 18, 2008, 7:07 pm
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Incredible photos, I must agree with everyone else. Not to steal any thunder from the peninsula, but imagine the views from the St. John if or when it's built.
July 22, 2008, 1:01 am
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Wow!! Man that would be a great place to invite a chick over!! She'd lose something fast!! I been in the Strade before really good views as well. Good Stuff.
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