We Love the Original Loft Buildings Best
They just don’t make loft buildings like the originals anymore. Even when they convert an old warehouse today- for whatever reason – the units still turn out boring. Either the developers strip out the natural features or they skimp on square footage.
But 15 to 20 years ago they didn’t. If you want a “real” loft, you have to look at the old conversions first.
Kind of like this one at 400 S. Green in Greektown. This building is a favorite of mine because it has both washer/dryers in the units and there is parking available. It also has really interesting layouts and recessed terraces. This unit caught my attention on Craigslist:
400 S. Green: 1 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 square foot duplex
- For sale by owner (?) for $349,000 with parking available for $30,000
- Top floor with four skylights and rooftop rights (but no deck right now)
- Spiral staircase to second floor bedroom
- Assessments of only $186 a month (without the parking assessment)