the exterior weather proofing of the
buildings. Leasing and tenant improve-
ments could begin any time. While
Sunil Patel figures he will never see a
profit on this project in his lifetime,
he is glad the buildings were not torn
down and soon will be a vital part of a
reviving Gilroy downtown.
On the other end of town between
Sixth and Seventh on the east side
of the street is 7320-7330-7340
Monterey. Built in 1923 this complex
was an auto sales center. Most recently
it was home to Banning Upholstery
and Frank’s barbershop. This building
is not as far along as the others on the
tour. However, the precarious URM
brick wall on the south side has been
torn down and redone. Inside the airy
frame is awaiting finalization of plans.
Large foundation trenches are ready
for cement. KC Chang is the owner.
He has plans for a convenience store,
specializing in Asian foods on the
north end and four Asian-restaurants in
a food court on the south end. There
will be additional parking in the back.
Completion is projected for 2020.
Some exciting things are happening
in Downtown Gilroy! A special thanks
to the Gilroy Downtown Business
Association (GDBA) for setting up
the URM Tours.
KC Chang
7320-7340 Monterey Street
Above: Inside looking East
Right: Inside looking West
Jose Montez/Mafalda's
7533 Monterey Street
Above: Back (with metal shutters)
Right: Inside retrofitting
For more information on
Gilroy Downtown in general:
Contact GDBA at (408) 842-0005
or nancy@downtowngilroy.com
For more information on
available space in the Downtown:
Contact: John Taft at 408 847 1553
or john@maximarealtygroup.net
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Sunil Patel & Partner
7517-7525 Monterey Street
Above: Interior retrofitting
Right: Prepping roof and
parapet for retrofitting.
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
FALL/HOLIDAY 2019
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