This post is part of the MODERN CHARLESTON project, an architectural survey of buildings built in the Charleston Historic District from 2000 to 2015.
I. General Property Information
Name(s): East Central Lofts
Architect/Developer: McMillan, Pazdan, Smith Architecture
Date Completed: August 2013
Date of Survey: June 27, 2015
II. Location Information
Address: 599 Meeting Street or 274 Huger Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Latitude: 32.801797
Longitude: -79.945847
Parcel Number: 4631604013
Acres: 1.2
Zoning District: MU-2/WH
FEMA Zone: N/A
Neighborhood District: Eastside
III. B.A.R. Submittal & Review Process
B.A.R. District: Old City District
Conceptual: 2/9/2012
Preliminary: 3/8/2012
Final: 10/4/2012
Conditions/Changes: Further studies required; Previously under jurisdiction of Design Review Board; No B.A.R. applications
Setback: N/A
IV. Building Description
Building Type: Residential
Height: 55′-0″
Square Footage: 43,000 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 4
Framing: Steel
Primary Exterior Materials: Stucco, Brick, Aluminum
Physical Character of Site: Infill site. Adjacent to Interstate 26 and highway to the Ravenel Bridge. Building is free-standing and sits on southwest corner of property. Sits approximately 16′ back from street with 6′ feet grassy area and 10′ feet sidewalk. South, east, and north sides have paved sidewalks. Parking lot is located on the north side of the building.
Cost of Project: $6.9 million
V. Ownership Information
Ownership Information: Privately-owned, Tenant-occupied
Status: Occupied
Name of Owner: Federal Capital Partners, (Former owner: Huger Properties, LLC)
Name of Occupant(s): Multiple private individuals
VI. Photographic Documentation
VII. Location Map
Street Map
Satellite Map
VIII. More Information
Below are links to articles and relevant websites, where you will be able to find out more information about the property, building design, construction updates, and more.
http://www.mcmillanpazdansmith.com/portfolio/east-central-lofts
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150428/PC05/150429347/1011
https://mpsch.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/east-central-lofts-begins-construction/
https://mpsch.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/east-central-lofts-construction-update/
Centrally Located: East Central Lofts offers new Charleston views
New lofts in East Central could fill in the cracks of development
The lowdown on East Central Lofts: Architecture that winks at passing cars
All links accurate as of July 2015. If a link is broken, please send a message via the Contact page.