Earlier this month, a massive tower crane was transported to the site of one of downtown St. Petersburg’s newest condominium towers—The Nolen—signaling the start of vertical construction.

The N­olen is a 23-story condominium tower under construction at 126 4th Avenue Northeast. Despite the tower’s height, which will top out at 288 feet, the building will have just 31 residences, far fewer than the other residential towers under construction closer to Central Avenue. For reference, Art House and The Residences at 400 Central will have 244 and 301 units, respectively.

The Nolen is being spearheaded by Tampa-based DDA Development, which is led by Bowen Arnold and John Schilling. Ellison Construction, who serving as general contractor, began construction on the project in October.

Construction has begun on The Nolen, a 23-story condominium tower slated for 126 4th Avenue Northeast in downtown St. Pete.

The boutique condominium building will feature 31 residences and will be 288 feet tall. The project is being spearheaded by Tampa-based DDA Development, which is led by Bowen Arnold and John Schilling.

DDA is partnering with Ellison Construction of Tampa to build the condominium tower. Ellison Construction’s experience includes other notable projects such as Oxford Exchange and the Stovall House in Tampa.

The Nolen, a 23-story condominium tower approved for 146 4th Avenue Northeast in downtown St. Pete, has taken several major steps toward an anticipated groundbreaking.

The boutique condominium building will feature 31 residences and will be 288 feet tall. The project is being spearheaded by Tampa-based DDA Development, which is led by Bowen Arnold and John Schilling. The company recently announced that they have secured construction financing and that the building is nearly 50% sold.

“The sales pace has exceeded expectations, which allows for The Nolen to move ahead of schedule and towards construction," said DDA Principal Bowen Arnold.