Information

In the 1960s, The Hammond North Condominium was conceived by a prominent Cincinnatian named Kenneth Hammond, designed by a noted architect and then constructed to be the most luxurious apartment building in Greater Cincinnati.

The 19-floor high-rise building sits on 29 acres of the former La Boiteaux Family estate, which previously had donated almost twice that amount of land in 1938 to the city to be an adjacent nature preserve.

Original plans for The Hammond North called for twin buildings, one north and one south, but the cost was so great (only the finest materials were used) that the second was not built. A great lawn was prepared instead. The rest of the 29 acres has been left as natural woods with trails.

In 1981 the building was converted to condominiums. Since then, every effort has been made to keep The Hammond North in first-class condition.

Amenities

Building:

Smoke-Free Building and Property
Cable television and wireless internet to each Unit
Heat and air conditioning *
Water and sewer service
Pest control within each Unit 6 times per year.
Termite service - exterior grounds and perimeter of building
24-hour security – 24-hour Door Person for front entrance, security cameras, key fob system on all exterior doors, security speaker system in garage.
Fire alarm system in every hallway with monitoring by third party service. Lower Level (LL) of the building, which houses the major building equipment and machinery, has an alarm system and sprinkler system. There is a speaker system in each stairwell (north and south) for emergency announcements.
Fitness and exercise room, and billiards room
Community party room, card room, lounge, and conference room
Laundry room – 12 commercial washers, 10 commercial dryers, one oversize washer
Library
Mail room with package delivery holding area
Recycling bins and trash chute on each floor
Three elevators and a handicap lift to the community rooms
Boiler and HVAC equipment is maintained and routinely serviced
Diesel backup generator for elevator, hall and stairway lighting, security system, lobby and Office entrance lighting in case of power outage.

Grounds

29 acres with flower gardens, wooded trail, and picnic areas
Landscaping of grounds and sprinkler system
Snow removal – driveway and walkways
Maintenance of two-level garage – one parking space per Unit
Swimming pool with lifeguards (May to September)
Dog run area and pet policy for pet owners

Services

Onsite maintenance staff for emergency coverage
Yearly audit of financials by CPA with copies distributed to owners
Valet parking available for a monthly fee
Household maintenance services are available for a fee, including faucet replacement or repair, toilet replacement or repair, light bulb or air filter replacement, or light furniture rearrangement.

Security

The front desk offers 24-hour staffing.
The receiving dock is monitored.
The garage is equipped with camera and audio equipment.
Entering the building from all areas requires a key fob for automatic-entry doors.
The general and office managers are on duty M-F from 8-4:30.

Management

The Hammond North's Vision Statement

Our vision is to keep the Hammond North as a first-class, energy-efficient, financially sustainable condominium,surrounded by woods, offering many amenities, and where owners work together to increase property values.

The Hammond has a staff of 7 people who are professionally managed by Towne Properties.

The staff includes a full-time Building Manager and Customer Service Administrator, a maintenance and custodial crew of five -- one of whom is always on-call to deal with any emergencies.

The Condominium Association is operated under state law including a legal declaration and by-laws.

A board of directors of seven resident owners is elected for two-year terms by the owners. There are scheduled meetings of the board with owners annually. The board also holds monthly management meetings to which owners are welcome.

Governing Documents

Hammond North Declaration

Hammond North Bylaws

Digital Blue Book 2023

Features

Billiards Room

With a regulation size billiard/pool table and comfortable furniture, you can create a lot of fun here.

Community Space

A lounge, card room and party room on the first floor can be reserved for your special functions. Also a boardroom can be reserved for special meetings.

Exercise Room

This room has a variety of excellent equipment including Elliptical, Treadmill and Free Weights.

Game Room

A pinball machine, air hockey, and table tennis are available for you in the game room.

Garage

Each condo has an assigned space in a secure two-level garage. Additional spaces are available for a reasonable monthly fee.

Laundry Room

A spacious and fully equipped laundry with the newest commercial washing machines and dryers is located on the lower level.

Library

A small, well-kept library is available for your reading pleasure.

Mailroom

Each owner has a locked post office box centrally located on the lower level.

Swimming Pool

The large newly refurbished outdoor pool is heated for optimal enjoyment in an idyllic setting. The pool deck is great for lounging and socializing. Residents have a private swim club at their doorstep.

Benefits

Animal Friendly

Owners are permitted to have up to two pets per household, only one of which may be a dog. Dogs living at the Hammond North can be no more than 30 pounds fully grown.

Car Valet Service

For a nominal monthly fee, front entrance staff will bring your car to the front door whenever you wish and will bring it back to the garage when you return..

Construction

The very finest building materials went into the construction of The Hammond North. The structure is made of reinforced poured concrete with a brick façade. Unlike many high rise condominiums, The Hammond balconies are substantial and blend beautifully with each condo. Hallways are unusually wide. There are spacious closets and storage inside each condo. A large storage bin is assigned to each unit.

Conveniences

Personal assistance at the front door with groceries and packages.
Security includes ~ access by keyfob only, 24-hour door personnel plus camera surveillance.
Trash disposal and recycling on each floor.
Included in your monthly fee ~ heating and cooling, secure wi-fi and cable TV through altafiber; water; sewage; garbage collection.
Small repairs by the Hammond maintenance staff are available at nominal cost.
24-hour emergency help by resident maintenance personnel.

Property

Hammond North is a quiet oasis just 7 miles from the heart of downtown. The 29 acres of property include lawns, elaborate landscaping, a large meadow and woods with trails. Adjacent to the property is LaBoiteaux Woods, a large nature preserve. Driveway access to Hammond North is by traffic light from Hamilton Avenue.

Location

5300 Hamilton Avenue, (US 127), convenient to I-74 and I-75 and other major thoroughfares, including the Ronald Reagan Cross-County Highway.
Centrally located in greater Cincinnati.
Between the Northside and College Hill – and near Clifton –neighborhoods.
Near the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Also near Christ, University, VA, Cincinnati Children’s, and Good Samaritan hospitals.
Minutes to downtown.
Minutes to Colerain Avenue and Winton Road shopping corridors.
On a major bus route.