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Talk about starting a relationship on a shaky foundation… The Upton Residences are hosting a singles mixer on Saturday, November 8, less than three months after the project’s developer sued a concrete subcontractor for allegedly removing essential supports from the two-tower highrise structure. The action resulted in cracks in the concrete and further removal risked “potential collapse of the structure,” according to the lawsuit filed on August 15. Despite the dire warning, developer Amacon has since said the ongoing construction project is safe and secure. A judge ordered the concrete subcontractor, GCon Co., to stay away from the job site on August 19. A replacement subcontractor was reportedly hired to take over and fix GCon’s work. The legal battle could drag on for years, as Amacon is seeking $10 million in damages for delays, repairs and hiring a replacement. But in the meantime, let’s party! The so-called Cuffing Season Social will be held inside the Upton Residences’ sales gallery at 1800 Welton Street, directly next to the unfinished towers. The free event will run from 3 to 5 p.m. on November 8; it is intended for “singles and like-minded professionals” between the ages of 25 and 38 years old, according to an advertisement for the mixer. “Designed for Denver’s business professionals, this singles event blends networking and nightlife,” the ad reads. In addition to finding love, attendees will have the chance to find a new home. The condos, scheduled to open in 2026, are currently for sale. The units listed on Zillow range from $365,000 for a one-bedroom, 530-square-foot space, to $2.24 million for a three-bedroom, 1,700-square-foot condo. This comes as downtown Denver’s condo inventory has begun to exceed the demand from buyers. In July, the Denver Post reported a 29 percent increase in available condos and townhomes compared to 2024; meanwhile, purchases dropped by 15 percent and median prices fell 6 percent in the first half of 2025. The trend continues in the rental market. Condos in the Denver metro area took a median of 41 days to be leased in September, around ten days longer than apartments, townhomes and single-family homes, according to a report from REcolorado. The report also found that the median leased price for condos is down from 2024; the decline is consistent for overall price, price per bedroom and price per square foot. The Upton Residences are the largest condo development in Denver since 2009; it occupies land that was once home to a 7-Eleven, a parking lot and Shelby’s bar.The project will have a total of 461 condos split between two towers of 38 stories and 32 stories.
