I think it would be fine if this was brick all the way to the top. The material shift really feels unnecessary and does not create a convincing appearance of a 5 storey building.
Looks like the other two sides are clad in that black siding. The brick facade stops short of the corner (in addition to the top floor), almost like a replicated preserved facade (fake of a fake), funny enough.
"Percy Ellis' projects all seem to be on hold or defunct. I can think of four off hand. I also heard through the grapevine that 'Streetcar' Is in trouble.