Work on the 11-unit apartment building at 241 SE 80th Avenue is nearly complete. At three stories tall, the multi-family structure rises above most surrounding buildings by at least one floor. Future residents will live in one of four single-bedroom apartments or one of seven two-bedroom units.
Three ground-floor units have external entrances accessed from each side of the building. All residents will use outside doorways when accessing the shared trash room and secure bike storage space. The front door opens onto a hallway that leads halfway back to a staircase used by residents of the upper levels. The second and third floors share a similar floor plan. Each upper story contains a pair of single-bedroom and a pair of two-bedroom apartments.
All units feature a stacked washer and dryer, an in-unit hot-water heater, and a single bathroom. The one-bedroom homes have a pocket door from the bedroom to the bathroom, creating a shared ensuite. The two-bedroom units have a larger kitchen area occupying a corner of the living space. In contrast, the single-bedroom units have a galley-style cooking space that doubles as the hallway into the apartment.
Schumacher Custom Homes constructed this project for Eleay Properties, replacing a cinderblock single-family residence. The new building is located on the new 70’s Greenway, giving future residents access to the bike-friendly routes. This project does not offer onsite parking. However, its proximity to public transportation and the historic Montavilla Downtown area will make this an appealing location for people who are not car-dependent.
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