Teh One Who Knocks
09-11-2015, 10:54 AM
Jonathan Gonzalez - 9 News Colorado
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DENVER - Something interesting happening near Sports Authority Field has less to do with the Broncos season -- though we'll get to that -- and much more to do with something not so big at all: micro apartments.
On September 2, tenants began moving into the newly renovated Turntable Studios apartments.
Most of the units were redeveloped out of rooms from the former Hotel VQ, which means most of the apartments are small studios, approximately 330 square feet in size.
At a cost of roughly $915 to $1,050 per studio and already 90 percent pre-leased, the Boutique Apartments-owned building shows that some people are willing to sacrifice space for location, location, location.
The building is located adjacent to the north side parking lots of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and many rooms offer unobstructed views of downtown, and for right around $1,000-a-month, it's nearly impossible to find an apartment at that price in the area.
"People like it. We've had a lot of positive reactions from people coming in for tours," said Leasing Agent Andrew Hart. "They really like the space and they really like the area. It's a great location so you really can't beat that."
The building features four 664-square foot one bedroom, one bathroom apartments for no less than $1,420, as well as seven 820-square foot two bedroom, two bathroom units on the top floor for no less than $2,645.
"You can't get downtown at this price. So why not just be a step away?" Hart said. "Plenty of people and we have a great range, a great diversity here of who's actually renting. Anywhere from young professionals that want to be close to downtown. We have people who work a lot and travel a lot, who don't want to manage that much space. And then we have people that are probably retired."
But the majority of the 179 units are those tiny studios, decorated mostly in IKEA furniture, as well as miniature dishwashers and one portable electric burner. No ovens. No closets either, though each apartment will have a wardrobe and there is storage available.
"It's definitely an adjustment. All this stuff will be put away," said Sylvia Luna, a new tenant who is still moving in. "I'm just finding places right now to put it, but it'll work."
Luna just moved from renting an 1,800 square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home, which was sold by the owner, forcing her and her boyfriend to move.
"I think it's affordable. A lot of people may be like, 'Oh, well. I can ... pay $800 for a one or two bedroom, but they don't get the amenities or the style I like," she said.
The building also offers a pool, gym and several lounging areas, including a top-floor lounge overlooking downtown.
And as for that Broncos tidbit -- we're told some tenants are season-ticket holders who are taking advantage of the walking distance.
"It's been pretty tough. I've had to buy a lot of stuff to store. All my big boxes, food, flour, sugar," Luna said. "I'm happy where I am and I'm happy we're not going to be filling a bunch of drawers full of stuff."
http://i.imgur.com/JeN5ZY2.jpg
DENVER - Something interesting happening near Sports Authority Field has less to do with the Broncos season -- though we'll get to that -- and much more to do with something not so big at all: micro apartments.
On September 2, tenants began moving into the newly renovated Turntable Studios apartments.
Most of the units were redeveloped out of rooms from the former Hotel VQ, which means most of the apartments are small studios, approximately 330 square feet in size.
At a cost of roughly $915 to $1,050 per studio and already 90 percent pre-leased, the Boutique Apartments-owned building shows that some people are willing to sacrifice space for location, location, location.
The building is located adjacent to the north side parking lots of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and many rooms offer unobstructed views of downtown, and for right around $1,000-a-month, it's nearly impossible to find an apartment at that price in the area.
"People like it. We've had a lot of positive reactions from people coming in for tours," said Leasing Agent Andrew Hart. "They really like the space and they really like the area. It's a great location so you really can't beat that."
The building features four 664-square foot one bedroom, one bathroom apartments for no less than $1,420, as well as seven 820-square foot two bedroom, two bathroom units on the top floor for no less than $2,645.
"You can't get downtown at this price. So why not just be a step away?" Hart said. "Plenty of people and we have a great range, a great diversity here of who's actually renting. Anywhere from young professionals that want to be close to downtown. We have people who work a lot and travel a lot, who don't want to manage that much space. And then we have people that are probably retired."
But the majority of the 179 units are those tiny studios, decorated mostly in IKEA furniture, as well as miniature dishwashers and one portable electric burner. No ovens. No closets either, though each apartment will have a wardrobe and there is storage available.
"It's definitely an adjustment. All this stuff will be put away," said Sylvia Luna, a new tenant who is still moving in. "I'm just finding places right now to put it, but it'll work."
Luna just moved from renting an 1,800 square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home, which was sold by the owner, forcing her and her boyfriend to move.
"I think it's affordable. A lot of people may be like, 'Oh, well. I can ... pay $800 for a one or two bedroom, but they don't get the amenities or the style I like," she said.
The building also offers a pool, gym and several lounging areas, including a top-floor lounge overlooking downtown.
And as for that Broncos tidbit -- we're told some tenants are season-ticket holders who are taking advantage of the walking distance.
"It's been pretty tough. I've had to buy a lot of stuff to store. All my big boxes, food, flour, sugar," Luna said. "I'm happy where I am and I'm happy we're not going to be filling a bunch of drawers full of stuff."