Loft Apartments In The Houston Area
Posted on August 14, 2007
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Loft-living has come to Houston, Texas. The open-living, airy apartments known as lofts are catching on in downtown Houston. Loft apartments are distinguished by their lack of dividing walls between living room, bedroom, and dining room. Of course, the bathroom is private. Because of their straight-forward design, a loft apartment often makes efficient use of little space, making the smallest square-footage seem like a grand hall. The all-in-one design makes the simplicity of loft-living perfect for young professionals, which is why these apartments are growing in popularity in the downtown sector around Memorial Heights and Houston Galleria.
“Lofts at the Ballpark” is an apartment complex that is the perfect example of what is known as the “soft-loft.” A soft loft is different from a traditional, or “hard,” loft as it includes a partial height partition sectioning the bedroom separate from the other rooms. The partition visibly separates the bed from the rest of the apartment, while still keeping the draftiness of the loft that makes it the comfortable dwelling that it is. This style of loft is perfect for an individual who is accustomed to living with division between their sleep environment and living area, as it offers all of the benefits of loft-living with a remembrance of classic division-style living.
As a contrast to “Lofts at the Ballpark,” “Hogg Palace” is an apartment complex located downtown featuring only “hard lofts.” Hard lofts are classic lofts as mentioned before – everything together. Some prefer the hard loft to the soft loft as your living space has maximum visibility, and minimum claustrophobia. If located in the right place, a hard loft can allow you to see the Houston sky-line from every point in your apartment, whether you’re going to sleep, watching T.V., or eating dinner. Don’t fret if you prefer the hard-loft but can only locate available soft-lofts. Most landlords will remove the partition with little fuss. The benefit to living in a hard loft is not only the best possible use of a small space, but it’s also easier to move furniture, clean, host parties, and move around in general. If you are looking for a relaxed, easy style of living, the hard loft is for you.
With the loft increasing in popularity, some are even offered with the most modern of amenities, such as granite countertops, all stainless-steel appliances, and dual sinks. It is not uncommon to see loft apartments with hardwood floors and fine wood cabinets, either. Some even include swimming pools with cabanas, as well as Wi-Fi. If you are lucky enough to find one available, many loft-style apartments feature floor to ceiling panoramic windows, overlooking the breathtaking downtown sector of Houston.
These apartments are highly demanded, as many are so close to the hustle and bustle of downtown Houston, coupled with gorgeous views and modern amenities. A loft downtown means shorter travel times to entertainment, work, and social events. The modern interior and proximity to downtown also translates into a more comfortable work space that allows for less travel time between home and the office, in addition to a more rested mind after you reach your destination. If you desire one of these modern abodes, start looking as soon as you can. The loft-style of living is growing in popularity, and your dream loft could be unavailable.
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what is the difference between a loft and an apartment?i heard they come furnished. is that true? and how much more expensive are they when compared to an apartment? (i live in anaheim, CA)
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An apartment is generally a single-story rental unit in a building full of similar rental units. A flat is a British term for an apartment on one level (it's a flat unit).
A condo is similar to an apartment, but it is owned by an individual (in California anyway – individual apartments can be owned in places like New York City).
A townhouse is generally a rental unit that is about 2 to 4 units per building, where each unit is a two-story unit. There is generally a number of bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, and a living room, kitchen, and possibly a bathroom downstairs.
A studio is a rental unit that has no separate bedroom. There may be a sleeping area that is off to the side or around a corner. But, there is no door to a separate room for sleeping in.
A loft is a unit that has a sleeping area upstairs that is open to the rest of the unit. That is, you would take stairs to the bedroom. But, it has a landing at the top of the stairs that's part of the bedroom and that overlooks the bottom floor of the unit.
Your monthly bill will depend on the rates that your power company charges and how much electricity you use. It would be hard to determine either of these things for you without knowing more about the apartment, and about your habits. Wiring and appliances can play a roll in your power usage as well.
Here are some things you can do:
1) Call the power company you will be using and ask them about the usage of the previous tenant(s), or even over the last few years. Then you can average it yourself to see what makes the most sense for you.
2) Electric water heaters can cost a lot, see how efficient the one for your unit is, if you will be paying for electric hot water. Then plan your water usage accordingly, sometimes making small lifestyle changes (like limiting your showers to less time or only taking one a day; for example) can make huge differences in your utility bills.
3) A/C and other equipment that uses a lot of power should be used with limitations or within reason, to lower your bills. In a small apartment, if you don't live in an excessively hot area, window fans or large floor fans may be more energy efficient and cost effective. They may also work just as well, for the space you have. You'll have to decide this for yourself though. Another thing you can do to keep your apartment cool is to keep all of the windows closed during the day when it is hot, and open them at night when its cool out, and keep your curtains closed during the day to keep out extra heat.
4) Mini fluorescent bulbs may cost more at the store, but if you can use them in your unit, they really do make a difference on your bill. Most are warrantied for around 5 years, and they limit wattage usage. For example, a normal 60 wt output (which is all most people need in an area) can be recieved with 13 wts from a GE Energy Smart bulb (almost 1/5 the wattage of a standard bulb). I used to rent a 3-story, 5 bedroom house with very old (horsehair) wiring, and the first thing I did was change all of the light bulbs in the house to the GE mini fluorescent bulbs, knowing that between me and my roommate and all of our kids we'd have a lot of lights on all of the time and the bill would be really high. We never had a summer bill over $45, and that included running a washer and dryer for 10 people.
5) You can also talk with the power company and see if they offer budget plans/payment plans. Where your bill is the same every month, and then at the end of the year, if you've used more … you pay the difference and if you've used less they credit you and adjust the cycle. However, again this is based off previous tenant usage, as you haven't been living there so is they used a lot and you don't, your bill can be too high, and if they saved energy more then you do, then you could owe a lot at the end of the year. 2 ways around this, is to keep track of the bills when they come in, and pay a little extra, if you see that it isn't balancing out. (Keep in mind though that rates change and are higher in the winter, so if you have a credit, leave it alone … but if what you are paying isn't covering the bills every month, tip in more.) and keep track of your usage.
Both lofts and apartments can come furnished, semi furnished (utilities like stove and fridge) and unfurnished.
Lofts are living spaces over other living spaces, maybe a separate bathroom. An apartment is a living space, usually subdivided rooms. A loft can be loosely be referred to as an apartment, but not the other way around. An efficiency is a single room, like a loft, but not always over other living spaces. An efficiency is also a type of apartment.
Too much info:
A townhouse is a condo, in town. A condo can be in the country or in town and is usually owned by the person(s) living there, unless it's subleted. Sublet condos and apartments have to be approved by the apartment owners or condominium organization. A duplex is a subdivided structure with two apartments or condos in the building.
A high-rise is above six floors. Brownstones are reddish brown sandstone buildings.
A landlord owns the building and has rights to enter living spaces, depending on the local laws and the renters contract, at reasonable times. Every reasonable effort must be made by the landlord to notify said tenant of a visit for inspection or repair, again, depending on local laws. Rent stabilization contracts may be passed from one family member to another, only once.
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your mean this?
Rent in most big cities can be really expensive. If you're single, then a studio is the cheapest way to live.
Yes, it's uncomfortable, but that's the price to pay for the luxury of living in the city.
I live in Toronto, and rents are sky-high in the downtown area. I live in a small one-bedroom. It's really small (not a studio though), but I wouldn't give up the size if it meant giving up my location. I love my neighborhood, and if I had to choose a studio to be able to live here I would.
It depends on your situation. If you have a family with kids, a private house is usually better. If you are single or just married with no kids, and you don't mind having close neighbors, a loft could be better. Its all personal preference.
An individual house is usually more expensive both in the purchase price and in the maintenance, but it is more valuable when you sell it also.
YOU had the right by law to test the AC prior to accepting the unit.
however, you are still in luck!
visit associatedcontent.com and read this article:
Landlord Tenancy Law for Kids Seeking Their First Apartment [or House or Bedroom in a House]
get back to me for any further help.