Built in 1907, Grand Center Inc. and Pyramid Construction will develop the century old, 8-story Metropolitan building on the northeast corner of Grand and Olive into 63 condos. The units will have hardwood floors, plaster walls and drywall ceilings with first floor retail and restaurant space. Prices will range from $125,900 for a one-bedroom unit to $415,900 for penthouse units. The $27 million project is anticipated to be completed by late 2007.

Metropolitan Building - 500 North Grand (Grand Center)
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Monday, September 26, 2005
Pyramid to debut condos at the Met in Grand Center
Grand Center Inc. chose Pyramid Construction to develop a $27 million condo project at the century-old Metropolitan Building at Grand and Olive. The first for-sale condo units in the arts district are expected to serve as a catalyst for other development in the area. The eight-story, 100,000-square-foot building at 500 N. Grand will have 63 condos ranging from $125,900 for a one-bedroom unit to $415,900 for penthouse units   more »

Friday, September 23, 2005
Grand Center gains condominium space
Grand Center is gaining some condominium and retail space. The Metropolitan Building, on the corner of Grand Boulevard and Olive, is being developed by Pyramid Construction. The Metropolitan Building will have more than 60 condominiums and 15,000 square feet of retail space.   more »

Friday, September 23, 2005
Lofts coming to Grand Center
Grand Center will be the next city corridor to convert its older building stock into lofts. The old Metropolitan building will be the first on the block. Grand Center Inc. and Pyramid Construction will develop the old office building into 63 loft condos, with first floor retail and restaurant space.   more »

City of St. Louis Development Activity
The old Metropolitan building will be the first candidate in Midtown's arts and entertainment corridor to be converted into condos. The building, built in 1907 will be converted into 63 condominiums on eight floors. The units will have hardwood floors, plaster walls and drywall ceilings. The project will be rehabilitated by Pyramid Construction. The cost of the project is expected to be $27 million, with completion by late 2007.   more »