3D Architectural Rendering of Vidrio
The Contra Costa Times is reporting Construction to resume on stalled Pittsburg project.
After 18 months of inactivity, construction on a housing and retail project regarded as the centerpiece of Pittsburg’s downtown revitalization could resume next week.
Vidrio as the project was named by developer A.F. Evans has been under construction since 2006. The developer defaulted on the original loan from Union Bank in August of 2008.
A.F. Evans filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March of 2009. A.F. Evans also developed 901 Jefferson Street in Oakland which went to foreclosure and was bought by Madison Park Financial Co.
The City of Pittsburg began negotiating with Union Bank to buy the debt in October of 2009. Escrow for the sale of the debt was just closed last week.
The Contra Costa Times article says that the City of Pittsburg has already spent $26 million towards this project.
The article indicates that the 75 units are listed for sale at an average price of $152,230 per unit, for a gross sale value of $11.4 million. Less than half the cost of the city’s investment.
This looks to be a costly investment for the City of Pittsburg.
