Roosevelt Park Lofts

[ModSquad]

Like the Uptown village apartments, I assume these will also be income limited...

[Veloise]

Yes, they are for working class families. For a family of 4 they cannot have a household income over $33,480 for a 2 bedroom or $40,000 for a 4 bedroom.

For a couple to rent the 2 bedroom with no kids the limit is $29,700. Believe me, these apartments will be incredibly cool. We are blowing this one way out. I cannot wait.

[d8alterego]

Looks like this project is breaking ground. I didn't even know about it until today. Anyone know why it went from 5 million to 2.8?

[ModSquad]

Looks like this project is breaking ground. I didn't even know about it until today. Anyone know why it went from 5 million to 2.8?

[ModSquad]

Here are some photos from Roosevelt Park Lofts that I took yesterday.

I am not that good of a photographer so cut me some slack

You will notice the 14 ft ceiling height and very very open floor space.

Right now, it appears as though all of the posts and beams will be sandblasted and used in the interiors

There is a large brick wall running through the middle of the building. This will be sand blased and used as interior and hallway walls for the apartments.

Another shot of this wall

Love this shot through a doorway that will be salvaged and re-done with the original brick arch.

Every existing window opening will be preserved in thier original size and configuration. This is a view from the second floor

We were not able to put in a roof-top garden because of cuts from the State to our tax credit award. But the view is awesome! This is G-ville South

G-ville North. You can see all of downtown from the roof. The JW Marriot looks awesome from here.

[Allison Slater]

Lease rates run from $570 a month for a two-bedroom unit

[ModSquad]

+ A two-bedroom split amoung two people is $285 per person each month.

+ Located on Route 16, which leads to where I work.

+ Located near Route 8, which leads to where my sister works.

Hmmm.

Just a few questions though. Will there be any on-site parking? (my sister is not likely to get rid of her car)

The article mentions expected completion this summer. Any estimate of when in summer? Early, Mid, Late? What are the minimum income requirements for the apartments?

[jbr12]

And my bet is that is the income LIMIT... meaning two people need to make under $29k combined to be eligible to move here... correct?

[ModSquad]

And my bet is that is the income LIMIT... meaning two people need to make under $29k combined to be eligible to move here... correct?

[twoshort]

Very cool!

[tamias6]

Needless to say, these new lofts are going to filled up very quickly esp. the three Bedrooms units.

[ModSquad]

We just finished lead hazard clearance on Roosevelt Park Lofts. Here are some new photos updating the progress inside. You will see work happening VERY quickly on this project now that the Lead work is done.

The sandblasting is done and you really get a feel of how these lofts are going to turn out. The grain of the 100 year old wood beams really comes out.

These beams will be visible in every apartment. This is a shot from the 3rd floor. This floor will have drywall attached to the ceiling. The brick in the background has also been blasted and will be visible in every apartment.

This is what the ceilings will look like in each of the first two floors. Note that there are a couple of places where the previous owner had installed large I-beams. These are all left and will be visible in these apartments.

[twoshort]

old buildings are sweet.

[Kel]

Hello All!! Newbie here. Came across this site by accident while apartment searching & looking up info on GR's neighborhoods. Been reading here over the past few days. I got so excited about all the new projects that I HAD to join.

I am especially interested in getting a loft in this project.

Will they be accepting section 8?

Have any new photos?

Thanks!!

[ModSquad]

Hello All!! Newbie here. Came across this site by accident while apartment searching & looking up info on GR's neighborhoods. Been reading here over the past few days. I got so excited about all the new projects that I HAD to join.

I am especially interested in getting a loft in this project.

Will they be accepting section 8?

Have any new photos?

Thanks!!

The answer is yes and yes...yes we will be accepting section 8 and yes I have new photos. Hope to have them up by early next week.

[Kel]

The answer is yes and yes...yes we will be accepting section 8 and yes I have new photos. Hope to have them up by early next week.

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! *doin a lil dance* This is exactly what I am looking for!! I sure love the look of loft style apartments.

Do you know any of the details such as:

Will there be central air?

What, if any utilities are included in rent?

Washer/Dryer in unit?

Wood floors?

Cats/Dogs allowed? Fees?

Elevator?

Will the apartments be sound proofed? (drives me crazy to hear EVERY lil thing 24/7/365 thats going on around here, inside, outside, the playground, parking lot and in the hall - the walls are real thin. - otherwise a pretty decent place). I live in Greenville.

How is the neighborhood? Safe? Quiet? Kids running wild & unsupervised?

Thanks for the fast response.

Look forward to seeing those updated pics.

Thanks,

Kel

[twoshort]

It might be easier to talk to them directly with such specific questions.. You can contact lighthouse at http://www.lcgr.net/.

[Kel]

It might be easier to talk to them directly with such specific questions.. You can contact lighthouse at http://www.lcgr.net/.

[ModSquad]

The answer is yes and yes...yes we will be accepting section 8 and yes I have new photos. Hope to have them up by early next week.

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! *doin a lil dance* This is exactly what I am looking for!! I sure love the look of loft style apartments.

Do you know any of the details such as:

Will there be central air?

What, if any utilities are included in rent?

Washer/Dryer in unit?

Wood floors?

Cats/Dogs allowed? Fees?

Elevator?

Will the apartments be sound proofed? (drives me crazy to hear EVERY lil thing 24/7/365 thats going on around here, inside, outside, the playground, parking lot and in the hall - the walls are real thin. - otherwise a pretty decent place). I live in Greenville.

How is the neighborhood? Safe? Quiet? Kids running wild & unsupervised?

Thanks for the fast response.

Look forward to seeing those updated pics.

Thanks,

Kel

[Kel]

Yeah, give a call to Chuck Hoyt at ext 225. Dave

[Kel]

New photos of the project?? Anxiously waiting.

[twoshort]

Good luck with your new venture Dave :

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=91528

[ModSquad]

Yes its me...I have not gone away, although I should change my name from Lighthouse Dave to Candy Man Dave.

Anyways, just wanted all you UP'rs to know that the Roosevelt Park Lofts is having its grand opening tomorrow Friday the 24th from 12-1:30. It would be cool to see some photos posted here.

I will be there to watch the ribbon cut on something I started. I have to be honest it will be weird to be on the other side of the ribbon, but I am also very proud of this project.

[davidlt]

Welcome to Lighthouse's newest project...Roosevelt Park Lofts.

This building is located at 1363 Grandville Ave. It is currently occupied by Advanced Fulfilment, sort of a light manufacturing company. It was originally built by the Heckman Biscuit Company which ultimately became Keebler Cookies.

We are still finalizing our plans. Bravo Architects is doing the design work. This project was pulled second in the most recent lottery for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. We still have a few pieces to put in place, but it is far enough along that we can talk about it. In its current design it includes 21 apartments. We will be doing everything we can to preserve the historic heritage of the building. Floor plans are being revised and the elevation rendering slightly revised. As soon as I get these done I will post the info here.

Someone care to snap a few "as is" photos? Don't have ours at ready access as I am posting this from the Urban Mill downtown.

[ModSquad]

You know what grinds my gears? Low income housing. A few years ago, my friend and I tried to move into a nice townhouse off east beltline. After checking our income, we actually didn't make enough to live in "low income housing" Ironinc huh? Combined, I think we were both under the $20,000-$30,000 window and it was sad we were both working full time.

A few years later I was making more, but I made too much to live in "low income housing" by about $600 When your trying to support a family and have to borrow money from your friends and family to buy diapers/formula/groceries i certainly dont feel rich.

Whats putting fuel on the fire for me, is all these cool loft buildings that are being classified as "low income housing" I would love to live in the american seating building but they are WAY out of my price range. It would be nice if there was cool places like this affordable to "working" people like myself.