NewHeight Group—the developers of 118 on Munjoy Hill—is now developing a new building of 24 condos just down the hill from 118 in the India Street neighborhood. These condos will be held to the same standards of design and quality as 118, but with more layouts and shared amenities such as an outdoor deck, lounge, guest room, and fitness room. Prices start at $280,000. Learn more about Luminato, see interior renderings, views and unit plans.
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Construction time-lapse from start to finish
Watch 24 months of construction in a timelapse video that is under 4 minutes! It begins with the removal of the office building that was in this corner parking lot and ends with images of the completed interior of 118. Each brief chapter of the video shows a different element: concrete placement for the foundation and footings, installation of the steel framing from the ground up, concrete placement on the second floor and finally, the Nichiha siding being put up […]
Read MoreWho’s living at 118? More diversity than you’d think
Ten of 12 residents have moved into 118 and the last two will settle in before the snow falls. Although there are only a dozen homes in 118, the diversity of the residents is amazing and refreshing. Ranging in age from early teens to late 70s, about half are in their 50s and 60s. Almost half are not married. Three of the new owners moved just a short distance from homes in the West End of Portland while three moved […]
Read MoreUrban Dwellings moves to The Hill and adds retail
Tracy Davis, owner of Urban Dwellings, had been looking to move her growing interior design business out of the Old Port when she learned of the corner space at 118. Since making the move “up the hill” in June, Urban Dwellings has enjoyed greeting clients and neighbors (including those four-legged pups who enjoy the water dish outside!) and encourages those who have not introduced themselves, to please do so. Urban Dwellings has also added a retail component in its new location, selling one-of-a-kind pieces […]
Read MoreFood Forums tonight and tomorrow night
Today’s Portland Food Co-op newsletter invites us to attend two food forums, tonight and tomorrow night to discuss issues around food access, jobs in food manufacturing and more. Mayoral Food Forum: 5:30-7pm, Monday, October 26th at Hannaford Hall, USM City Council Food Forum: 5:30-7pm, Tuesday, October 27th at Hannaford Hall, USM The newsletter also points to a recent Portland Press Herald article, Candidates for Portland mayor, council to be asked to lay out food policies for Maine’s food city “From feeding the […]
Read MoreGorham Savings Bank opens an “Express” Branch at 118
Gorham Savings Bank (GSB) is the first bank to have a presence on Munjoy Hill. The 118 GSB location features new banking technology – the Interactive Teller Machine (ITM). This digital technology allows bank employees to assist customers remotely, acting as virtual tellers. There is also an ATM machines and conference space for client meetings. “Our first GSB Express office complements our branch locations at 71 Marginal Way and 172 Commercial Street in Portland. It also fills a need for […]
Read MoreDaPonte String Quartet performs on The Hill on Nov. 5
The DaPonte String Quartet kicks off its 24th year with a concert a new venue in the East End. “Enemies of the State” opens Nov. 5 at the DSQ’s at the Jewish Museum at 267 Congress Street in the newly restored Etz Chaim Synagogue. Newly restored to make it fully handicap accessible, the turn-of-the-century immigrant era house of worship was earlier transformed into a museum as a testament to the Jewish families of Maine. “We are delighted to have found this […]
Read MoreResidents treated to special services at Home Remedies
Owner Rachel Ambrose and her team at Home Remedies did much research and surfaced the ideal blind system for the Unilux German-designed windows and sliding doors at 118. They found a US-based firm that imports Cosiflor blinds from Germany. There is a demand in the USA as more and more people are asking for a sunscreen and darkening solution for huge “tilt and turn” windows and sliding doors that have long been popular in Europe. It is a nice coincidence that Home Remedies […]
Read MoreDick Alden Sculpture Selected: “Joy Verde”
The third of three sculptures for the windows above the entrance facing Congress St. has been chosen. Dick Alden has been carving wood and stone for 25 years, full time, in mostly marble and granite for the past 3 years. He works at Starfish Studio in Boothbay Harbor. When asked about his inspiration, Dick responds that renowned Maine sculptor, William Zorach, said it best: “Rhythm is a cosmic force…the sense of movement is deeply rooted, it is universal”. Dick enjoys the mentally and […]
Read MoreOpen House on Saturday, April 18. 11 AM to 3 PM
The first residents have moved into 118 and you are invited to visit! See the model unit 202 (sold) as well as the last remaining home. Unit 304—the last available— is on the third floor and offers two bedrooms, a den, 2 and 1/2 bathrooms, and open living and dining space. This one-level condo has a deck big enough to have brunch on a sunny Sunday and the 10 foot ceilings and huge German-designed windows create a wonderful sense of […]
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