Vantage Pointe located in the East Village/Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego has after many ups and downs acquired a new owner. After failing as a condo project, the high rise is about to become an apartment project as the Chicago based Equity Residential is to take over. The Canadian developer Pointe of View struggled and was not able to close any condo sales and defaulted on its original $210 million construction loan. The new owner is planning for Vantage Pointe to remain a rental building for the long term.

To read the San Diego Tribune’s article click on Downtown San Diego’s largest condo project sold and to read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs click on A New Plan for Survival at the Vantage Pointe in the East Village District in Downtown San Diego!! and Downtown San Diegos Vantage Pointe is Returning Every Buyers Deposits.

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As you walk into this luxury condo at The Mark located in the East Village/Ballpark District, you will notice the amazing panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, the San Diego Bay, Downtown San Diego, Coronado Bridge and Petco Park. You could litterally sit in you home and watch the game live from your living room or from the two balconies. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops and opens up towards the living room. There is carpet throughout except tile in the kitchen and entry. There is a den that could be a second bedroom or an office. A stackable washer and dryer is located next to the second bathroom and there is a large walk in closet in the master bedroom. One parking spacem is included in the rent and an additional parking space and storage is negotiable.

Rent is $2,999/month. Security Deposit is $2,999. Available Now!

The Mark: one of the newest of the East Village high rise luxury towers. This building was developed by Douglas Wilson, delivered in 2007. Brick town homes frame an urban central park, and rising above, a soaring 32-story glass tower. The Mark in the East Village is architecturally engaging and sophisticated, with European cabinetry, granite counter tops, ceramic entries and top-floor penthouses. Most residences at The Mark feature incredible views across Downtown, the San Diego Bay and the new ballpark. Not surprisingly, you’ll also find floor to ceiling windows to create a vast field of view. The pool amenity area features a lap style pool with contemporary cabanas and community areas. The views to the South, Southwest, West, and Northwest are some of the most valuable in the East Village.

For more information call Sofia at 619-992-5144 or e-mail [email protected]

On the Southwest corner of west Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway near Seaport Village in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego is where “Ruocco Park” might find it’s new home. On October 12th, 2010 from 5.30pm to 7pm the sixth public meeting is taking place. Here you can get updated on the design from Dennis Otsugi, Ruocco’s Park’s landscape architect and lead designer. You can find out about design elements that have been selected for the park including;

• Plant materials
• Hardscape
• Architectural features
• Lighting
• Benches

The construction is expected to start in early 2011 and the final design is anticipated to be presented to the Board of Port Commissioners in December, 2010.

For more information visit www.portofsandiego.com and to read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog click on New Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego- Ruocco Park – Located North of Seaport Village!

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This Downtown San Diego Condo in M2i located in the East Village/Ballpark District is a contemporary and elegant West facing loft like unit on the top floor and is renting for $2,650/month.

From the entrance of #717 you are struck by both the contemporary and simplistic design style of a Downtown San Diego Loft. Some of the best features of this urban home are the built out bedroom, the 14 foot high ceilings and the built out closets. Only in M2i can you accomplish the best of both worlds: design and style elements of a loft, with the floor plan of a fully functional one bedroom floor plan lay out. Step out on to the private patio space that is facing the inner court yard and relax. Your 2 garage tandem parking spaces are located on P1 only a few steps away from the elevator.

Home #717 is a contemporary and elegant West facing 1 bed/2 bath unit. Priceless amenities with urban living are: The best aspect of living in a Downtown loft is the personalization in design that comes when creating your urban space. Unit #717 will lend itself to this design personalization and upgrading nicely, as you have a totally clean canvas to work with. In a Downtown loft, a usable and functional outside area adds so much in terms of living space and overall enjoyment of the urban home. To the East are the new Jefferson Law School and San Diego mountains in the distance. To the West is the short four block path to the Gaslamp District with beautiful sunset views over Point Loma. One of the best features of M2i is location. In your front yard, you have the Ballpark, and the evolving 10th and J Street business corridors. In your backyard, the new San Diego Public Library is being built. New and exciting restaurants surround you giving you countless options for a relaxing afternoon or an exciting evening. Come and enjoy the vibrant lifestyle of the East Village/Ballpark neighborhood. Unit #717 is at the center of it all.

M2i is an upscale, urban, and contemporary mid-rise loft complex that was completed in late 2005 by Citymark Development, the complex features 230 total units. M2i offers some of the most unique architecture and quality loft units that Downtown has to offer. M2i amenities: secured underground parking, a rooftop entertainment deck with a fireplace and two BBQs, dramatic lobbies and entrances designed by Martinez and Cutri, and a fully equipped exercise facility. M2i building is concrete construction, and takes up a whole city block comprised of two buildings surrounding a landscaped interior courtyard: 1050 Island Ave, and 527 10th Ave.

M2i features contemporary modern loft units ranging in size of 600 plus square feet for a studio loft, all the way to 1900 plus square feet for a penthouse loft. There are both courtyard facing units and street facing units. Some of the floor plans have had the bedroom areas built out while some of the floor plans retain the open warehouse style. Features of the loft units include: deluxe stainless appliances, granite counter-tops, unique loft floor plans with 11 foot ceilings, low emission glass with dual glazing for sound insulation and sun protection, Cat 5 data wiring, RG6 Quad Shield cabling for high-speed internet, energy efficient air conditioning and forced air heating, and floor-to-ceiling windows. A fantastic building!

Security deposit $2,650. Pet deposit $300! 1 year lease! Storage is negotiable. Unfurnished! Available Nov 1st. For more information contact Sofia at 92101 Urban Living at 619-992-5144 or e-mail at [email protected].