Level Apartments

[mcca7596]

They've got columns up on the site now.

[Spartan]

Here is one quote and everytime I see it I scratch my head.



Do they have any data to back up the claim that it is only 'young people', or are they just reapeating something that has never been proven becasue everyone assume it to be true. I would love to live downtown in a row home and I am 41. I want minimal yard maintenance, the ability to paint my interior walls without landlord approval, a place to park a car, and the ability to walk to most things I need (doctor, groceries, restaurant, pharmacy, retail). That isn't just the desire of 'young people'. Nearly everyone in all age brackets want that.

While rental units might appeal to the young, downtown living is more than rental units. I also don't want to pay $500K plus for a place.

So your point is that you want downtown housing marketed to nobody in particular??

[Kerry]

So your point is that you want downtown housing marketed to nobody in particular??

No, I want downtown housing targeted towards people that want to live there, and that isn't just young people or the uber wealthy. Do young people want to live in walkable urban environment? Yes they do, but so do 40 year old middle class people with 2 kids and a dog. But the 40 year old and his family are not moving in to a 500 sq foot apartment or a $500,000 town home. I would move into a $350,000 row house with a narrow backyard and garage accessed via an alley.

[betts]

I can't think of many or really any cities that have downtown housing like you're describing in that price range. There may be close in housing, but even a row house with a yard and garage takes a fair amount of space. In OKC you might be able to build yourself a house in SoSA for that, but no builder has as of yet been building even spec houses, to my knowledge, much less develop multiple blocks. It might happen in Core to Shore, but to get everything within walking distance would be tricky. That would probably take a planned development and I don't see that happening.

[Pete]

Some recent photos from their Facebook page:

[Pete]

A new interior rendering from the architect's website:

[David Pollard]

that is a bit sad.

[Kerry]

A new interior rendering from the architect's website:

I actually like that. Hang some pictures on the wall and I am good to go. Now would I go with some Ansel Adams black and whites to keep the theme going or go with some bold colors. How about reds?

BTW - I love the under cabinet lighting.

[Spartan]

I actually like that. Hang some pictures on the wall and I am good to go. Now would I go with some Ansel Adams black and whites to keep the theme going or go with some bold colors. How about reds?

BTW - I love the under cabinet lighting.

Kerry is fabulous, everyone. :P

[soonerguru]

It's minimalist to the extreme, but it has a lot "better bones" than my old Deep Deuce spread. Nice wood floors and fixtures for the most part. It actually reminds me of the 444 Central condominiums.

[circuitboard]

Looks great! I agree with Kerry, throw in some bold red or orange accessories and it will look great!

[dankrutka]

Love it. Love. it. How much are these unit going to cost? Estimates?

[metro]

Looks great! I agree with Kerry, throw in some bold red or orange accessories and it will look great!

agree

[Corey]

Subscribed to see what other info may come out of this... Looking to move into downtown area early next year when my current lease is up.

[Rover]

Wow, if you all are impressed with that kitchen, maybe I have overestimated where the bar is set.

[bluedogok]

I think most looking to live in "reasonably priced" downtown living do not expect nor want the same type of kitchen that is in a 5,000 sf house in the burbs. The ones with expectations like that should be looking at penthouses. That is a nice kitchen for the size/rates that most are looking for.

[rcjunkie]

I think most looking to live in "reasonably priced" downtown living do not expect nor want the same type of kitchen that is in a 5,000 sf house in the burbs. The ones with expectations like that should be looking at penthouses. That is a nice kitchen for the size/rates that most are looking for.

So true, one of the reasons for living in/near Downtown or Bricktown is the proximity of resturants and clubs, so having a huge, gourmet kitchen is not a priority.

[Rover]

So true, one of the reasons for living in/near Downtown or Bricktown is the proximity of resturants and clubs, so having a huge, gourmet kitchen is not a priority.

Didn't say a kitchen has to be huge, or even equipped for gourmet kooking. However, clever and good design doesn't have to cost more. This layout is extremely basic and non imaginative...even for minimalism.

[Kerry]

Didn't say a kitchen has to be huge, or even equipped for gourmet kooking. However, clever and good design doesn't have to cost more. This layout is extremely basic and non imaginative...even for minimalism.

Say what you want - I like it.

[Rover]

Say what you want - I like it.

I am really glad. I hope it means the apartments will be highly desirable and rent out quickly. I just think sometimes this market sells itself short and isn't as demanding of quality as it should be.

[Urban Pioneer]

A new interior rendering from the architect's website:

I agree with Sooner. Better "bones" than the stuff down there now. Particularly for apartments. After living in Deep Deuce and Legacy, you can tell the finish is a higher grade.

At the Deuce we had vinyl "squares" for flooring, and questionable carpet. Legacy was slightly a step up with better carpet and better laminate "wood looking" floors.

Both apartments had nearly identical cabinets and cheap hollow core doors. The trim and doors are in nearly every current apartment and cheap suburban house. It seems that it is the current "non-affronting" design for everyone.

I like that they are providing the "loft" lifestyle aesthetics for rent.

[urbanity]

The city is using incentive funding to encourage development of diverse downtown housing options

http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/ar...rangement.html

[Corey]

Looks like they've updated their website with more info... info I hadn't seen yet anyway.

[Rover]

Anybody with new construction pics?

[Pete]

They have some pictures from about a week ago on their Facebook page.

You may need to 'like' them to see. Looks like they are making good progress. I'm impressed at how quickly they've moved forward since their initial announcement.