Gross Building News Today

The Ciry of Columbia is unveiling

Hampton Inn closed earlier this year, then was transferred in lieu of foreclosure.

Transfer in lieu of foreclosure answers question on why hotel mysteriously closed in late April.

Signs point to financial issues. Plus: A recap of the weeks real estate news.

 (Gabe Meline/KQED) When youre stuck in the tiny, old-fashioned elevator of the Lan Mart building, no one can hear you scream. Upstairs at the Lan Mart. (Gabe Meline/KQED) Anne Bishop—the owner of Pilates With Anne on the second floor—discovered this a few years ago, on her way to teach a class. Because her pilates studio wraps around the elevator shaft, and she knew she had a room full of students waiting for her, Bishop, on realizing the elevator was jammed, called out for assistance. D...