tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post471077959059692821..comments2023-11-09T14:29:37.102-06:00Comments on St. Louis City Talk: McKinley Heights NeighborhoodMark Grothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15778135869139492251noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-75393402734589088202014-06-03T16:58:50.840-05:002014-06-03T16:58:50.840-05:00I'd say the average rent is around 650. I'...I'd say the average rent is around 650. I'm sure there are a few 500 apartments and a few 1000 apartments as well but I'd guess it's mostly in the 600-700 range for sure. It's a quite lovely neighborhood too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-33409260324043465752014-05-18T13:42:38.183-05:002014-05-18T13:42:38.183-05:00Can someone tell me what a person would expect to ...Can someone tell me what a person would expect to pay in rent for a decent apartment in this neighborhood?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-6809894058717774532014-02-04T09:03:19.707-06:002014-02-04T09:03:19.707-06:00We have been looking at places in the MH area rece...We have been looking at places in the MH area recently and occasionally I see it listed on real estate sites as "Allen's Lafayette Park Add" does anyone have an idea what this is about or the origin of the name? For curiosity's sake. Cheers, ChadWriting Ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14810688222856794449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-58205227693552999682013-01-12T21:00:48.344-06:002013-01-12T21:00:48.344-06:00Mark, excellent blog. Since I've embarked on m...Mark, excellent blog. Since I've embarked on my quest to buy a home in the city I have utilized your blog extensively. e have since decided on MH as our future residence. Can't thank you enough for your insights and always look forward to reading more from a concerned citizen such as yourself. <br /><br />Thanks, LMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-62997213019298716002011-08-19T07:51:19.599-05:002011-08-19T07:51:19.599-05:00Great Blog! We've been here nearly twenty yea...Great Blog! We've been here nearly twenty years this time. Lived here from 86 to 89 before returning west. Missed the architecture, brick, people, just about everything really, so we returned in early 1993 and hopefully will never leave.<br /><br />Thank you for looking deeper "under the neighbor-hood" at place often overlooked.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088900574458375333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-81829314256780077272011-07-06T08:55:02.191-05:002011-07-06T08:55:02.191-05:00Just ran across your blog while doing a google sea...Just ran across your blog while doing a google search. I love this post about McKinley Heights (my 'hood). I moved into MH in August of 2009 and for the most part have been very happy here. Looking forward to poking around your blog a bit more!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05903398034278523495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-78101997000516312092011-07-06T08:54:50.890-05:002011-07-06T08:54:50.890-05:00Just ran across your blog while doing a google sea...Just ran across your blog while doing a google search. I love this post about McKinley Heights (my 'hood). I moved into MH in August of 2009 and for the most part have been very happy here. Looking forward to poking around your blog a bit more!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05903398034278523495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-15820368792578146342010-09-16T21:15:49.033-05:002010-09-16T21:15:49.033-05:00I am a local real estate agent. My peers and I ag...I am a local real estate agent. My peers and I agree that McKinley Heights is one of the best and underrated values in the city. Property values will continue to increase in 2011 and beyond. Lots of good deals in MH on homes and vacant land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-53465735898799171992009-10-27T16:21:03.111-05:002009-10-27T16:21:03.111-05:00framiko, nice blog. I too am a big fan of Fox Par...framiko, nice blog. I too am a big fan of Fox Park. <br /><br />MattM, I like the idea of exploring the smaller neighborhoods. The ones you mention would be great starts. I am interested in Patch, as I've never been there and I live so close.Mark Grothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-91508629721252150332009-10-26T21:16:05.138-05:002009-10-26T21:16:05.138-05:00Great post! I have to confess that I stole your id...Great post! I have to confess that I stole your idea and did a post on my own blog about Fox Park the other day. Here's a <a href="http://correspondingfractions.blogspot.com/2009/10/fox-park.html" rel="nofollow">link</a> to it, if you're interested. Keep up your inspiring work. This is one of my new favorite blogs.framikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274581567045478300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-77558246570296809462009-10-26T14:58:37.313-05:002009-10-26T14:58:37.313-05:00Add LaSalle Park, Tiffany, and the Near South Side...Add LaSalle Park, Tiffany, and the Near South Side to that list of micro-neighborhoods as well.Matt M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09279246676749137494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-66726764969899224022009-10-26T14:56:58.010-05:002009-10-26T14:56:58.010-05:00Let's see...which neighborhood next or do you ...Let's see...which neighborhood next or do you want another vaguely logical grouping...?<br /><br />You could do "micro-neighborhoods"--those little autonomous wedges that the city felt were distinctive enough to give their own neighborhood to. I'm talking Kings Oak, Visitation Park, and Columbus Square.<br /><br />As far as pictures, I'd like to see someone do some really nice photography of the West End neighborhood (on the North Side). West Cabanne Place is so pretty, and yet it's hard to find any photos online.Matt M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09279246676749137494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-36332286544034273782009-10-26T08:46:34.252-05:002009-10-26T08:46:34.252-05:00I'd love to see someone take on that boarded-u...I'd love to see someone take on that boarded-up warehouse - so much potential there. Those windows would be amazing.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654629805975076136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-32062180115872668312009-10-26T07:12:04.496-05:002009-10-26T07:12:04.496-05:00Thanks for highlighting one of the most overlooked...Thanks for highlighting one of the most overlooked sections of South City. Our production studio (STL-Style) is located in the Jefferson Underground building (a former Chevrolet dealership), and we enjoy being part of the neighborhood. Sandwiched between Soulard, Lafayette Square, Benton Park and Tower Grove, McKinley Heights retains a gritty character that keeps it affordable and attractive to artists and musicians. I think Much improvement could be done to improve the pedestrian experience on Jefferson. It's a wide street, but it has managed to maintain its physical density that is ripe for new businesses. I can only imagine what a vital intersection Gravois and Jefferson was back in the day. It's very evident that streetcars were the lifeblood of this commercial district.STLgasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13637030307305896833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190846390008853053.post-16632032780996053012009-10-25T19:51:50.889-05:002009-10-25T19:51:50.889-05:00Cool stuff. That is definitely an overlooked neig...Cool stuff. That is definitely an overlooked neighborhood, but it is total old school St. Louis. I agree that they need more retail since it isn't much of a destination neighborhood. I also gotta agree about Russell being one of city's best streets, I love the fact that it has a bike lane for at least half of its length.Joe P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14069654140580049004noreply@blogger.com