Granby Tower

Norfolk to start cleaning up site of stalled Granby Tower

Mark.Edelen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:56:50 -0400

NORFOLK Nearly a year after work halted on Granby Tower, the city is finally moving to clean up the construction site, which some officials describe as an eyesore. Surrounded by chain-link fence, the corner of Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue is stark. There are deep holes filled with water, piles of discarded wood and steel and weeds growing 6 feet high amid rubble.

Tower developer: Without financing, no money is owed

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:52:05 -0400

By Harry Minium The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK The developer of Granby Tower has filed legal documents claiming he does not owe anything to more than a dozen contractors who have filed more than $20 million of liens against him. And he's behind on the property's taxes by thousands of dollars.

Granby Tower developer says he's not liable for liens

david.putney — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:56:03 -0400

NORFOLK The developer of Granby Tower has filed legal documents claiming he does not owe anything to more than a dozen contractors who have filed more than $20 million of liens against him. And he's behind on the property's taxes by thousands of dollars.

Some buyers in Granby Tower want money back

david.putney — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:42:45 -0400

NORFOLK Almost two years ago, Maria Evans decided to trade her four-bedroom house near Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach for a condo in downtown Norfolk. “For me, it was the convenience of not having to cut the grass and worry about plumbing and security,” the retired accountant said. “I was very excited about moving because I wanted to downsize.”