2727 Kirby

2727 Kirby is a 30-story, 78 unit,[2] condominium high rise, designed by Ziegler Cooper[3][4] and located in Upper Kirby just south of Westheimer in Houston, Texas.

2727 Kirby
General information
StatusComplete
TypeResidential
Location2727 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas
Coordinates29.7410°N 95.4181°W / 29.7410; -95.4181
Construction started2006
Opening2009
Cost$120 million
OwnerKirby Tower LP[1]
Height
Roof123.4 meters (405 ft)
Technical details
Floor count30
Design and construction
ArchitectZiegler Cooper Architects
DeveloperMichael Atlas

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.

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". Archived from the original on 2010-05-01. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
  3. Deal with broker could mean sale or refinancing
  4. A spiritual start for Kirby condo project
  5. "Poe Elementary School Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on December 19, 2016.
  6. Lanier Middle School Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on December 19, 2016.
  7. Lamar High School Attendance Zone Archived 2015-05-13 at the Wayback Machine," Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on December 19, 2016.
  8. Patel, Purva (2011-03-19). "Lawsuit alleges condo defects". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-03-22.


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