Leland South Congress Breaks Ground at 2105 S Congress Ave

Construction began October 1 on Leland South Congress, a seven-story mixed-use project at 2105 S Congress Ave, previously tracked as the Ego's Bar Redevelopment. Intracorp Homes is developing with co-developer Leifer Properties and partners Northland Properties and ARON Industries. Kirksey Architecture is the architect.

The 635,000-square-foot building rises 90 feet on 2.8 acres at South Congress and East Live Oak. Plans call for 265 condos from studios to four-bedrooms and penthouses, 225 hotel rooms, 22,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space with a 6,000-square-foot dining paseo, and a 500-plus-space garage. Completion is expected by end of 2029.

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture designed the 35,000-plus square feet of amenities: resort-style pool, fitness club, infrared sauna, treatment room, garden with reflection pool, pet spa, private dining and catering kitchen, library, co-working lounges, and club room. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing leads residential sales, with 45% of units presold. Shop Companies handles retail leasing.

BGO provided a $173 million construction loan. The site previously held a gas station, auto shop, nursing and rehab center, and parking lot. May 2024 rezoning allowed 90 feet via a density bonus tied to affordable housing.