The Belle (Harvard Square Centre)
1346 Broadway St.
What does it look like?
The Italian Romanesque-inspired, 11-story Harvard Square Centre was formerly known as the Broadway Exchange building. Photo credit: Via City of Detroit
What's happening?
A Bedrock-linked entity purchased the 1920s building from Dennis Kefallinos in 2017 for $6.25 million. In November 2024, Bedrock announced plans for a mixed-use development with 42 residential units and 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and dining, set to be completed in 2026.
Sources: Historic Detroit, Detroit Free Press
Developers: Bedrock Detroit
What are the property details?
| Parcel ID: | 01004008. |
|---|---|
| Taxpayer: | CAMBRIDGE ACQUISITION LLC |
| Taxpayer address: | 630 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Dimensions: | 45 ft by 110 ft |
Where is it?
What kind of housing is it?
| Units: | 42 |
|---|---|
| For rent/sale: | To rent |
| Affordability: | Yes |
Updates
November 26, 2024: Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate | Detroit City Council
Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, in the area of 1346 Broadway Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2022-119). (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.)
November 21, 2024: Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate | Detroit City Council Planning and Economic Development Committee
Approving an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate on behalf of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, in the area of 1346 Broadway Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226, in accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000 (Petition #2022-119). (The Housing and Revitalization Department and Finance Departments have reviewed the application of Cambridge Acquisitions, LLC, and find that it satisfies the criteria set forth by P.A. 146 of 2000 and would be consistent with development and economic goals of the Master Plan.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 11/14/24)
October 17, 2024: Permit issued | BSEED
Proposed use: COMMERCIAL W/RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Permit type: Alteration
Description of work: Change of Occupancy/Use (2-10 floors MULTI-FAMILY WITH 1st. floors. COMMERCIAL) in an existing 50,758 sq. ft. building as per plans. & (HDC23-8337) Subject to Field Approval
Contractor estimated cost: $21,200,000
May 16, 2023: Certificate of Appropriateness issued | Historic District Commission
"At the Regular Meeting that was held on May 10, 2023, the Detroit Historic District Commission (“DHDC”) reviewed the above-referenced application. Pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Michigan Local Historic District Act, as amended, being MCL 399.205 (1) and Sections 21-2-73/21-2-78 of the 2019 Detroit City Code; the DHDC hereby issues a Certificate of Appropriateness (“COA”) for the following work, effective on May 16, 2023, as it meets the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the district’s Elements of Design: Rehabilitate building, per submitted documents and drawings, with the condition that: The original flagpole at the building’s roof be retained, or if beyond repair, replaced with a reproduction subject to staff review and approval."