BLATSTEINHARRY, July 14, 2007, husband of Doreen Blatstein and the late Blanche Blatstein, father of Marc Blatstein (Jill), Bart Blatstein (Jil), and Rick Blatstein (Lori), brother of Sidney BlatsteinATLANTIC CITY, N. Philadelphia-based developer and Tower CEO Bart Blatstein, who holds a long-term lease on the pier through Caesars Entertainment Corp. ATLANTIC CITY - The city is a step closer to selling Garden Pier for $1. The project, helmed by owner Bart Blatstein, has already suffered its fair share of setbacks. (AP) – As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino was just the start of his. ATLANTIC CITY — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option inJACOB ADELMAN The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Business Journal confirmed Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers minority owner David Adelman, real estate developer Bart Blatstein and politician-turned-filmmaker Sam Katz as investors. ET. It will be 15 stories tall and will replace the surface parking lot between the movie theater and the Edge, the 12-story student housing project to the immediate west. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. , founded in 1897. Developer Bart Blatstein a risk taker. Responding to an RFP, Blatstein suggested that the Kennedy Plaza West Pavilion near Boardwalk Hall could be turned into an outpost for local food and live entertainment. And Blatstein wants to bring families to Atlantic City with the $100 million, 120,000-square-foot Island Waterpark. but he scrapped those plans following resistance from neighborhood groups and City Council members. Blatstein, who two months ago sold 60 percent of his holdings at The Piazza and Liberties Walk, has focused his energy on bringing The. The $50 million dollar renovation project will be completed just in time for the grand opening of the $100 million. ”. called “ Dave & Buster’s. 30, 2023, 9:28 p. Though the original plan for Stockton University to turn the Showboat into a dormitory, it ultimately sold the property to Philly developer Bart Blatstein in 2016 for $23 million. A former staple casino of Atlantic City’s famous Boardwalk may be re-opening with gambling in the near future. Bart Blatstein is putting the "show" in Showboat. ET. Blatstein, who bought Showboat for pennies on the dollar—$23 million for a $1 billion infrastructure in 2016—is singing a different tune than six years ago. Developer Bart Blatstein has plenty of experience with both. On June 22, 2023, in Atlantic City, Bart Blatstein speaks at the long awaited opening of his Island Water Park at the Showboat. Blumenfeld doesn’t apologize for making a lot of money from the projects he bought from his dad’s bankruptcy, or the ones he created with partners of his own, like 640 North Broad. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments Inc. Blatstein is building. Published Jan. In response to the criticism, Blatstein has consistently pointed to his successful work in. Blatstein has been a faithful developer in Atlantic City for a number of years and a long-time, well known Philadelphia developer. J. m. If you’ve been following Bart Blatstein’s proposed Wawa gas station along Columbus Boulevard in South Philly, you know that a big chunk of the neighborhood hates the idea. But first, developer Bart Blatstein had to cut a ribbon made of two long hair braids tied together from. He has an uncanny sense of foresight,” said fellow real estate developer Gary Erlbaum, president of Greentree Properties Corp. Bart Blatstein, the man behind some of Philadelphia's biggest (and, sometimes, controversial) redevelopments, has plans to bring another chain (or several) to the corridor at North Broad and. The Showboat opened as a casino hotel in 1987 and closed. The following day, Bart Blatstein, a Philadelphia developer who opened the Playground on the former Ocean One and Pier at Caesars. J. Tuesday March 8 2016 The only signs identifying the Garden Pier in Atlantic City are on the windows of the buildings. Unique hotel-like conveniences make Tower Place a destination for. 21, 2022, in Atlantic City, N. And Blatstein wants to bring families to Atlantic City with the $100 million, 120,000-square-foot Island Waterpark. Philadelphia real estate developer Bart Blatstein has been focused on non-gaming attractions since he acquired the Boardwalk resort in early 2016 from Stockton University for $23 million. Since that purchase, while Blatstein has assembled 20 lots surrounding the. Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for ISLAND Waterpark, a 103,000-square-foot, year-round indoor waterpark being built by Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein. Blatstein got a $22. When can families enjoy the storied island getaway? Blatstein and. Blatstein is offering the court free (one-hour sessions) during the. , did not respond to a message left for him Tuesday. (For example, developer Bart Blatstein says he got back the $150,000 he invested with Verne. com at 400 N. The developer dropped an appeal in. Published 9:38 AM PST, January 12, 2022. And much like another long, complicated journey involving developer Bart Blatstein, the finished product will be a great improvement on the original. Dive into a world of thrilling water attractions, unforgettable moments, and access to the largest arcade in the world! Hours: All Ages: Monday & Friday: 12 pm - 7 pm. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who runs the Showboat as a hotel that does not offer gambling, applied Tuesday for a state tax credit to help finance the water park. Bart Blatstein & Post Brothers vs DEEM. Meanwhile, PPD is moving to its new home, the former headquarters of the Philadelphia Inquirer at 400 North Broad St. Just ahead of the busy summer season in Atlantic City, real estate developer Bart Blatstein last week announced that May 15 would be the grand opening of Lucky Snake at Showboat, a site that Mayor Marty Small Jr. 7 million. Jan. In 2014, he purchased the former Pier Shops mall across from the Caesars casino. 1. Four years after the former Boardwalk casino hotel received local approval to convert 400 guestrooms into 264 residential units, owner Bart Blatstein is doubling down on his residential bet. The deadline to submit a bid is January 11, 2024. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower, called Monday for “an open, transparent process” to seek developers for the site. Clarification: The L. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein during the announcement of the casino license going to Live! Hotel and Casino. Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment Tuesday postponed a final decision on the development of a Wawa with gas pumps on land near the Delaware River, citing a shortage of time and the need to hear more perspectives on the issue. ”Published Jun. Developer Bart Blatstein has borrowed more than $22 million against one of the buildings in his Showboat hotel complex in Atlantic City, as he awaits a hoped-for bigger cash infusion from the sale of tax exempt bonds to construct a waterpark at the site. Blatstein is a real estate developer based in Philadelphia. Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments plans to break ground this fall on a project at Broad Street and Washington Avenue that the developer says will involve a total investment approaching half a. Post acquired Kushner’s stake in the complex for $44. Blatstein, whose older brother Bart is a well-known Philadelphia developer, is now chief executive officer of OTG Management, which. Philadelphia developers Post Brothers and Tower Investments, led by Bart Blatstein, have unveiled a $3 billion proposal to redevelop Atlantic City's Bader Field as a waterfront residential. Lucky Snake is a family. Blatstein runs a privately held development company called. For more information, go to ATLANTIC CITY — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option in Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein take part in groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. ISLAND Waterpark and Lucky Snakes Arcade are two of the grand attractions that Blatstein has created in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Matthew Strabuk On June 22, 2023, in Atlantic City, the long awaited. Bart Blatstein is such an individual. Related: Developer Bart Blatstein buys Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River. Blatstein has cancelled a press conference he had scheduled for Tuesday in which he was expected to unveil the details of his “dramatic redevelopment plans” for the Pier Shops at Caesars. The company sold South Philadelphia's Riverview Plaza back to developer Bart Blatstein for $34 million in. — As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino was just the start of his. This summer is a crucial one for Atlantic City as it seeks to make up lost economic ground in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Most recently, it was known as Playground Pier, owned by Bart Blatstein, who is the owner of Showboat Atlantic City and ISLAND Waterpark. . m. “And he cared. The 100,000-square-foot attraction is set to cost $100 million, and. It is, however, one of the two casinos that’s seeing some new life on this list. , of suburban Detroit, and other investors plowed into. He lives at Rittenhouse Square. In the Complaint, Blatstein is defined as “an adult individual. Bart Blatstein, the waterpark’s developer, held a preview party for family and friends on Thursday. It is no accident that Blatstein made today’s official announcement under the backdrop of the construction site of Blatstein’s $100 million dollar ISLAND. A person familiar with the deal said Blatstein and Steelman agreed to pay $2. The. Expected to be the largest indoor waterpark in the world, the complex will complement the 100,000-square-foot “Lucky Snake” arcade and sports bar at Showboat. In recent South Philadelphia community meetings, Tower Investments developer Bart Blatstein has faced tense, often shouting crowds of neighbors opposed to his megaproject at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Washington Avenue. Look no further than the blueprints to his Rittenhouse Square mansion to glimpse the appetite and aptitude of Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein. Bart Blatstein, the developer of Island Waterpark in Atlantic City, celebrated his latest project — what he calls the “world’s largest” oceanfront water park — with family and friends at. Tower Place is the first luxury apartment building on North Broad Street by Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments Inc. That previous project, you may recall, was The. Bart Blatstein, the man behind some of Philadelphia's biggest (and, at times, controversial) redevelopments, has plans to bring another chain (or several) to North Broad and Spring Garden streets. The historical building built in 1959 by renowned architects Carrol, Grisdale & Van Alen has been renovated with modern features, appliances and amenities. The owner of the sprawling South Philadelphia lot where Bart Blatstein has proposed an apartment and retail complex sought in court Tuesday to free itself of its contract with the developer so the property can be sold to another buyer. 12, 2022: Bart Blatstein breaks ground on his proposed $100 million water park — Island Waterpark — to be located outside Showboat. That is the overarching message neighborhood residents have for developer Bart Blatstein about his latest plans to fill one of the. Tower, owned by Bart Blatstein, sold the 236K SF center along with the nearby 142K SF Columbus Crossing center for a combined $75M in 2003, and it bought Riverview Plaza back for $34M. It is a privately held development company and famous for its aggressive and creative urban investments in staple projects. But property owner Bart Blatstein has even. He has moved the company to offices near his opulent new home on. On Jan 12, 2022. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. The Philadelphia developer is about to open Island Waterpark, a $100 million indoor aquatic recreation facility designed to appeal to family tourism and give visitors something else to do besides gambling as Atlantic City seeks to become less dependent on the spin of the slot. Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40, and the land in between the industrial structures, from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority more than a year ago. ATLANTIC CITY — Showboat Atlantic City’s job fair Tuesday drew 3,000 applicants for 200 jobs, a resounding rejection to the opinion that has cropped up in casino-management circles in recentIf handled correctly, the initial $3 billion investment from developer Bart Blatstein could result in a tenfold return for the community. "With his demonstrated ability to lead new development, while overseeing. Developer Bart Blatstein has decided to shelve a controversial plan for a Super Wawa that would have fronted the Delaware River along South Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia and will instead. The property has gone through a lot inWe’ve welcomed and supported the Atlantic City projects of Philadelphia redeveloper Bart Blatstein. Cedar. Real Estate developer Bart Blatstein is a not your typical Philly guy with a summer home in Margate. Absolutely. It’s not the first time that Blatstein has shepherded a project on land he owns through the city’s permitting process before teaming up with Post to develop it. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. The event is expected to draw 3,000 people and is being organized in conjunction with the city, Showboat Owner Bart Blatstein and a group led by Kayli Moran and Natanya DiBona that held a similar. (AP) — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option in the seaside resort that doesn’t involve gambling. Bart Blatstein, the owner of the Showboat Atlantic City, is pitching a new $3 billion plan that would bring 10,000 residential units, 400,000 square feet of commercial space and vast stretches of open space to. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 24, 2023) – Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, is excited to announce that the final phase of remodeling the iconic. 2 of 8 | . The Pier at Caesars owner/developer Bart Blatstein reacts to Mayor Don Guardian's unofficial State of the City speech, Thursday Jan. It has expertise in all aspects of planning, design, construction, financial and learning. ATLANTIC CITY, N. The Playground November 2014: Bart Blatstein bought the Pier Shops at Caesars (which cost $200 million to build) for just $2. Blatstein is building. 7 million and reopened it in 2015 as The Playground shopping and. Let the good times roll up! The former casino floor, at 100,000 contiguous square feet, is the largest private convention floor in Atlantic City, Blatstein says. The waterpark has been touted as a “game changer” for Atlantic City, and follows several failed attempts by. 5 m 2) Casino type: Land-based: The Showboat Atlantic City is a resort hotel and former casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The latest is a failure to secure proper licensing in time for a June 30 opening. New renderings, submitted by developer Bart Blatstein to the Civic Design Review Committee, show. Over the last 20 years, several developers have proposed waterparks only to see those plans not materialize. Stockton University has spent almost $8 million on the closed Showboat casino in Atlantic City since purchasing it in December, university records show. But it was perfect for what Bart Blatstein is selling. A truly unique waterfront dining experience in Victoria/name/nm4642289/bio/View Bart’s full profile. The opening of the long awaited Boardwalk attraction follows a delay due to state permitting issues. m. C. Long before it was Bart Blatstein's Playground, the pier at 1 Atlantic Ocean in Atlantic City was Ocean One Mall. Bart Blatstein is not a 21st century Barnum selling hokum, but a savvy businessperson with the chops, the capital and track record to back up this bold venture. We have learned and confirmed that the former Pier Shops at Caesars, more recently known as Playground Pier when it was owned by Bart Blatstein has been sold. Not only is he the man-in-charge at the Showboat, but Blatstein is the CEO of. The building is being developed by Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments of Philadelphia. Bart is the Founder and CEO of the privately held development company Tower Investments Inc. Tower and Post Brothers, another major. A person familiar with the deal said Blatstein and Steelman agreed to pay $2. ”. Bart Blatstein Net Worth Bart Blatstein Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography. Developer Bart Blatstein a risk taker. Bart Blatstein, founder and CEO of Tower Investments and a native Philadelphian, has long proposed a residential complex at the site, and now, with Post Brothers as a joint-venture development partner, construction is finally underway. Built like a small skyscraper, the house probably cost as much as one. Published Nov. Bart Blatstein will soon make changes to his Rittenhouse digs. (AP) — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option in the seaside resort that doesn’t involve gambling. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board held a hearing at the Pennsylvania. Back on the Boardwalk, Bart Blatstein‘s Showboat redevelopment promises something for everybody. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. Broad St. Blatstein will get a 20-year state tax incentive. Lynda Cohen | August 20, 2023. ATLANTIC CITY, N. 1 of 7 | . Christopher. The project, led by developer Bart Blatstein, will add to the Showboat's Lucky Snake arcade and sports bar. By Joshua Burd. Developer Bart Blatstein wanted to build a Wawa filling station on land he owns near the Delaware River waterfront, but gas pumps aren’t permitted along South Columbus Boulevard, the busy road. 1 million loan from WSFS Bank in September after carving up the. “His job in Northern Liberties is the closest thing to building a city within a city that anyone has accomplished. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, who owns the Showboat, envisions the water park as a key to attracting families and non-gamblers, and to draw more tourists in months other than the busy. Actually, Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. Founder & CEO: Tower Investments Inc. Bart Blatstein is putting the "show" in Showboat. In his. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Blatstein is building. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein, the owner of the Showboat Atlantic City, has taken a major step in trying to secure a casino license for the p… Pier AC outdoor bar on Atlantic City Boardwalk opensLandmark Developers has begun work on its redevelopment of Durham Springs just two months after acquiring the Bucks County property for $2. com: Theme: New Orleans, Mardi Gras: Total gaming space: 127,978 sq ft (11,889. The world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark was scheduled to open in Atlantic City this weekend; however, it was delayed another week. m. In 2014, the Pew Charitable Trusts found that, of the neighborhoods it determined had been gentrified since 2000. and Showboat owner, said the new designs for the lobby and other common areas will be themed around Atlantic City’s greatest asset – the beach. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein during the announcement of the casino license going to Live! Hotel and Casino. Caesars Atlantic City has asked for a court order requiring developer Bart Blatstein to appoint a “fiscal agent” to manage the Pier Shops’ finances, as well as preventing him “from making. ET. ATLANTIC CITY — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option in Area between the Showboat and Ocean Resort, that was once volleyball courts, is the subject of a proposed expansion by Showboat owner Bart Blatstein to allow for casino gaming and circumvent the. You could start with Bart Blatstein, the first mega-developer to take a chance on the blighted, bombed-out neighborhood, in the. So, for 2023, I hope for nothing radical. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein is looking to make waves with a proposed $100 million water park next to his Showboat Hotel property, promising an aquatic-amusement experience he says willCedar Realty Trust's sale of Quartermaster Plaza is part of an unwinding of its holdings. The developer's latest addition? The world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark at the Atlantic City Showboat Hotel. In a tight economy, Jenna Leigh pieces trade more on their one-of-a-kind-ness than their price point. Blatstein assured us he could get the financing needed to build that much rental housing. Bart Blatstein?! “I was the guest of someone, and we were seated ringside,” says the Philadelphia mega developer, who was a virtual unknown in 1988. , did not respond to a message left for him Tuesday. Day passes are priced at $89. On Jan 12, 2022. “He was a solid guy and a hard worker,” says real estate developer Bart Blatstein. 2 weeks ago. LinkedIn. The Tower Investments CEO recently installed a massive water park at his Showboat Atlantic City hotel and has turned several office. 5 million for a Continuum townhome. Last month, Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein and his wife Jill Blatstein paid $5. The hotel’s owner, Bart Blatstein, a Philadelphia-based developer, said the project’s goal is to bring families back to Atlantic City by giving visitors options beyond casino gaming and. Bart Blatstein, the waterpark’s developer, held a preview party for family and friends on Thursday. Blatstein calls what he is doing in Atlantic City “his last crazy,” meaning as he gets older, he has one more crazy project that he would like to see change a city just like he did in Philadelphia. This is the last component in the evolution of the Piazza, a mixed-use community conceived two decades ago by Bart Blatstein of Tower Investments. Business Insider: The CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved a $2. ) is the buyer, but it’s unclear what his plans are for the property. Pennsport doesn’t want gas pumps on the Delaware River waterfront. 15, 2015, at the annual MBCA Luncheon at Caesars Atlantic City. , said the final phase of remodeling for the hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. 12, 2022: Bart Blatstein breaks ground on his proposed $100 million water park — Island Waterpark — to be located outside Showboat. Developer Arnold Galman might not have the name recognition of Bart Blatstein, but his property portfolio isn’t exactly unimpressive, and it’s earned him his own lavish abode in Bryn Mawr, a. New Jersey’s Casino Control Commission has given Bart Blatstein, owner of the. J. Developer Bart Blatstein said the 100,000-square-foot. A pot-holed runway at the former Bader Field airport site is backdropped by casinos in February in Atlantic City. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said Monday he’s moving forward with plans to bring a casino back to the Showboat, which he has been running for three years as a non-gambling hotel. “The fight starts. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos had the best year of any person on the planet, adding $27. com at 400 N. Bart Blatstein's investments in Atlantic City were unfairly assessed, and it's estimated he overpaid his taxes by $2 million, said Lisa Johnson, a spokesperson for Blatstein. Bart Blatstein: Other information; Number of rooms: 1,331: Website; showboathotelac. (AP) -- As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino was just the start of his. “Bart is driven by his need to create. – Stockton University said Friday it is selling the former Showboat casino to Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein for $22 million. Nov. The Senator Gormley proposal calls for an open-space theme. The city hopes to select a developer the following month, but it could be years before the site is. The Showboat Atlantic City Hotel will have luxury apartments available for visitors to rent long-term this summer, Bart Blatstein, president and CEO of hotel owner Tower Investments, said Thursday. , sums it up by saying “This is a once in a lifetime transformational opportunity for Atlantic City. Michael Pestronk, left of the Philadelphia development company Post Brothers and Bart Blatstein of Tower Investments, right, speak at a news conference Monday, Nov. The delay opened the door for a competing Bader Field proposal by Philadelphia Developer Bart Blatstein. , set to open on June 30 Blatstein, who also owns the Showboat, held an elaborate VIP preview party June 22 and. Blatstein bought the former Pier Shops from Caesars Entertainment for $2. Blatstein pledged to give a $1 million gift, half of which will be taken from his estate when he dies. 8 billion. 8 million, less than 2 percent of the $200 million plus that developer Taubman Centers Inc. On Friday, November 18, 2022, we broke the news that Bart Blatstein would be making a major announcement about a proposed large-scale development project in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Bart Blatstein, the developer of Island Waterpark in Atlantic City, celebrated his latest project — what he calls the “world’s largest” oceanfront water park — with family and friends at. 21, 2022, in Atlantic City, N. 21, 2022, a joint proposal to. , where permits were pulled for an 11-story building with 375 apartments. Developer Bart Blatstein said the 100,000-square-foot. It's only been about a year since Showboat Hotel owner Bart Blatstein broke ground on a $100 million indoor water park in Atlantic City, but as seen on Wednesday, the structure seems to have made. Skip to content Thursday, November 9, 2023Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park - to be called the Island Waterpark - on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give. At 5:46 p. cut the ribbon for Lucky Snake at Showboat in Atlantic City, Friday, May 14, 2021. Philadelphia Media Network, owner of the 87-year-old bone-white building with the distinctive clock tower, announced the sale to Blatstein's Tower Investments, but declined to disclose the price. “In terms of the design, the scale, the location, the one-of-a-kind offerings, and the dynamic mix of entertainment for adults and kids, no other family-fun resort in the region or even the world compares to it," Blatstein said. Blatstein paid $600,000. Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein had plans for a Wawa at 1401 S. , sums it up by saying “This is a once in a lifetime transformational opportunity for Atlantic City. Published Feb. Jan. That would give Atlantic City 10 casinos, nearing the total of 12 it had in 2014 when competition in nearby states helped lead to the shutdown of four casinos. Harald Bart Knudsgaard BSW, University of British Columbia, 1983 Supervisory Committee Dr. The property is owned by Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein, who acquired the non-casino hotel from Stockton University in 2016 for $23 million. Showboat Atlantic City owner Bart Blatstein has filed a petition with state gaming regulators seeking approval to subdivide his property into five new lots of record. Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein is calling for a transparent and competitive process to determine the redevelopment of Atlantic City’s Bader Field. Bart Blatstein inside the clock tower in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News building at 400 N. Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40, and the land in between the industrial structures, from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority more than a year ago. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development. Blatstein purchased the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City for $23M in 2016, near the nadir of the beach city's reputation. His partners will be Post Brothers, a nationally recognized leader in mixed-use community development. When Showboat Hotel Owner Bart Blatstein announced he would build a $100 million waterpark a couple of years ago, my response on my radio show was skeptical, to say the least. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said he hopes to make the former casino a non-gambling. in Ardmore, who has known Blatstein for about 30 years. Yesterday was supposed to be the big unveiling of Bart Blatstein’s plans for The Pier Shops at Caesars, the half-empty mall over the ocean in Atlantic City. Jersey Digs was the first news outlet to reveal the look of the facility last month, which is designed by Atlantic City-based SOSH Architects with interior work from Martin Aquatic Design. cut the ribbon for Lucky Snake at Showboat in Atlantic City, Friday, May 14, 2021. Blatstein has also proposed a second mixed-use project along Washington Avenue, just one block away at a vacant lot on 13th Street. He said the pickleball court offers a great workout and offers a family-friend. The historical building built in 1959 by renowned architects Carrol, Grisdale & Van Alen has been renovated with modern features, appliances and amenities. Not only is he the man-in-charge at the Showboat, but Blatstein is the CEO of. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Bart Blatstein, owner of the hotel, said he is moving forward with plans to return casino gambling to the site for the first time since 2014. Last summer, Blatstein opened Lucky Snake, a 100,000-square. Tower Investments Inc. Not only is he the man-in-charge at the Showboat, but Blatstein is the CEO of. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 24, 2023) – Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, is excited to announce that the final phase of remodeling the iconic hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. Bart Blatstein CEO of Showboat and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small announces a new family friendly concept at the Showboat along with Banana peel a 14 foot albino Burmese python. SEPTA to disclose list of properties it needs to acquire for KoP Rail . He’s also planning a 60,000-square-foot beer garden. 26, 2022, 10:54 a. . 34 at the time, leased the space from Blatstein in March 2003. Bart Blatstein is not the first developer to want to bring a waterpark to the resort. “It was safe, and everyone knew each other. Since purchasing Showboat in 2016, Bart Blatstein and Tower Investments, Inc. I was hesitant. m. Blatstein has secured $2. Founder and CEO. However, the current emphasis is on adults-only amenities: Cabañas, Peloton machines, pedicure stations, swim-up bars, as well as unspecified “nightlife. 6 billion to his fortune; now worth $72. ATLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark, developer Bart Blatstein’s $100 million game changer for this resort town, did not open as scheduled Friday. Three members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment heard. When this iconic pier was known as Million Dollar Pier, it had the historic street address of # 1 Atlantic Ocean. m. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia-based CEO of Tower Investments Inc. ET. Blatstein spent many happy times in AC growing up and. New renderings, submitted by developer Bart Blatstein to the Civic Design Review Committee, show. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. At his second unofficial State of the City address, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian said the “root canal” he announced last year is over. m. Bart Blatstein, who owns the Showboat hotel in Atlantic City and has built projects in Philadelphia, is pushing a rival proposal for Bader Field called Casa Mar, a water-themed development that. . , to announce their companies, Post. The Senator Gormley proposal calls for an open-space theme. The 11-story, U-shaped building would consist of 375 apartments. J. J. Atlantic City was running out of money and faced a possible state takeover around the time of his Showboat purchase. CEO Bart Blatstein announced a joint venture between his company and Post Brothers Nov. David Adelman, Sam Katz, Michael Rubin and Bart Blatstein were among investors allegedly duped by a local startup CEO. For more information, go to CITY — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option inPhiladelphia developer Bart Blatstein take part in groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. View Bart Johnson, MA, MBA, PhD, CHE, PMP’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. The world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark was scheduled to open in Atlantic City this weekend; however, it was delayed another week. Showboat Renaissance LLC, owned by Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein, submitted an application seeking major subdivision approval from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority on. Blatstein is building. ” Compl. The Business Journal confirmed Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers minority owner David Adelman, real estate developer Bart Blatstein and politician-turned-filmmaker Sam Katz as investors. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein stands at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. Michael Pestronk, left, Bart Blatstein, center, and Matthew Pestronk, right leave the stage after a news conference Monday, Nov. Developer Bart Blatstein, who has led much of the development in Northern Liberties and other neighborhoods as the CEO of Tower Investments, is the official new owner of a lot at South Broad and. J. is a leading developer in retail, entertainment, mixed use,… | Learn more about Bart Blatstein's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile. The Showboat’s enormous arcade, The Lucky Snake Entertainment Center and Sports Bar, has been a smashing success. Blatstein cut the “ribbon” — or, in this case, two braids knotted together from the wigs. Blatstein is building. (AP) — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said Tuesday that he and billionaire investor Carl Icahn have resolved a legal restriction allowing the former Showboat casino to. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments Inc. Plans call for water slides, pools and a lazy river, along with food and beverage and retail outlets, lounge areas and. Philadelphia-based developer and Tower CEO Bart Blatstein, who holds a long-term lease on the pier through Caesars Entertainment Corp. However, while the focus is primarily on luxury and affordable housing units, middle-class residents face the very real prospect of being left out in the. Michael Pestronk, left, Bart Blatstein, center, and Matthew Pestronk, right leave the stage after a news conference Monday, Nov. A giant Pac-Man video game sits inside the soon-to-open Lucky Snake arcade, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the former Showboat casino in Atlantic City, N. Blatstein purchased his first parcel in January. , to announce their companies, Post. Read more Wayne Parry / AP. ”. This vast retail and commercial district, built on formerly abandoned industrial property entirely without government subsidy, established Tower as a leader. Lucky Snake is a family. (ED HILLE/ staff photographer) Read more. ATLANTIC CITY — This $100 million game changer for Atlantic City was ready for a closeup. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, announces a joint venture plan to develop a $3 billion large-scale residential community at Bader Field n. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Blatstein owns the Showboat Hotel and other properties in Atlantic City.