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It's pretty standard to hear a new band on the second-level deck at Fitzgerald's — viewed by the some as the entrance to the Heights. Indeed, inside this legendary rock club is where you'll find many residents of one of north Houston's more eccentric neighborhoods, clad in Reef sandals, with both hands occupied by a cigarette and a bottled beer.
The low-key, laid-back Heights area has streets named numerically, with a "1/2" street coming between every set of whole numbers — for example, "6 ½ Street" lies between 6th and 7th. The main drags are lined with antique shops, unique dining options, food and vegetable stands, more antique shops, and rustic-looking homes.
Although many homes seem somewhat depressed, the Heights is going through a location renaissance, and home prices — for purchase and rental — are higher than they've ever been. In certain sections of the neighborhood, sale prices can approach the millions.
In some ways, it's not surprising — the area offers all basic amenities, as well as sterling local restaurants like King Biscuit, a converted gas station. The Heights also has a tremendous neighborhood spirit not seen in other Houston proper subdivisions, and typified by such events as the Christmastime "Lights in the Heights," traditionally attended by hundreds from all over the city.
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—The Heights writeup by Joy Howard
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