New urban rental properties offer affordable luxury, coveted locations

Christina Boveri, who has championed urban living for more than a decade, is excited about several new apartment developments that are underway. All are in popular areas for those who want to live where they work and play, stretching from the West Bottoms to Brookside.

Boveri, owner of Boveri Realty Group, has long helped people find the right homes, condos and townhomes to buy in the urban core, but her company also has a leasing division ready to assist renters in finding exactly the right place to call home. Boveri carefully researches all of the available leases so she can best serve her clients and she’s especially happy to be able to assist them in leasing the new ventures listed below.

East 9 at Pickwick Plaza

Ninth Street and McGee

Contemporary meets history at East 9 at Pickwick Plaza, the once iconic Pickwick Plaza Hotel that’s now being transformed into high-end luxury apartments in the heart of downtown. The first of two phases includes 45 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment units that will be available for occupancy by early November.

The operative word for East 9 at Pickwick Plaza is “spectacular,” said Thomas C. Smith, who’s developing the property with Gold Crown Properties. Modern apartments outfitted with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and other luxury appointments are surrounded by the historic structure that includes a majestic lobby, which Gold Crown Properties has carefully restored to capture its original splendor.

In the building’s lower level, residents can relax and unwind in Harry’s Hideout, named for President Harry S. Truman, who frequented the hotel and wrote musings on his 1934 U.S. Senate candidacy. The new space will be equipped with flat-screen TVs, pool tables, skeeball, pinball and a golf simulator, among other amenities.

Apartments are priced for affordability without sacrificing luxury. Studios will be priced from $750-$850; one-bedrooms from $950 to $1,100; and two-bedrooms from $1,200 to $2,000. Leasing is now underway.

Apex on Quality Hill Summit on Quality Hill

1032 Jefferson St.

1200 Washington St.

New construction opportunities are increasingly rare in downtown’s Quality Hill neighborhood, which makes Apex on Quality Hill and Summit on Quality Hill especially enticing for residents who covet contemporary apartments and enviable amenities that Mary Herrold, vice president of marketing and business development for property manager JVM Realty Corporation, said aren’t found in most downtown communities.

Soak in panoramic downtown views from spacious balconies. Inside, enjoy expansive windows, soaring ceilings, stainless steel appliances, designer tile backsplashes and wood plank floors throughout. An unmatched amenities package includes a fitness facility equipped with leading-edge technology and equipment; pet spa and washing station; dry cleaning pick-up and drop-off; 24/7 accessible package lockers; and a resort swimming pool and sun deck.

Prices start at $1,250 for one-bedrooms; $1,577 for one-bedrooms with dens; $1,840 for two-bedrooms; and $2,212 for two-bedrooms with dens. Both two-bedroom layouts include one assigned gated garage parking space.

Summit on Quality Hill will be the first to welcome new residents in late summer or early fall, followed by Apex on Quality Hill. Names are now being taken for leasing opportunities.

Sky on Main

920 Main St.

Pamper yourself with the concierge-style services and condo-level finishes available at Sky on Main, which offers apartments and amenities in the newly renovated 10 Main Center. In addition to a prime location in the center of downtown, Sky on Main residents have immediate access to local favorites, including a connection to the downtown branch of Kansas City Public Library and a second-floor Mildred’s Coffeehouse.

A variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans are available, all of which include custom porcelain tile, soundproofing, high-efficiency GE appliances, kitchen islands with Caesarstone quartz countertops and wood floors. Prices start at $1,365 for one-bedrooms and $2,075 for two-bedrooms.

Building amenities include a fitness center with a half basketball court and yoga room and a lounge/kitchen/game room with video games, pool, foosball and a sleeping pod – the perfect spot for a refreshing nap! Sky on Main is scheduled to open in mid-August, and leasing is now underway.

Stockyards Place

1515 Genessee

Luxury living awaits in downtown Kansas City’s historic Stockyards District. Stockyards Place now offers 11 high-end apartments in several floor plans, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts.

The building’s sleek exterior provides an eye-catching contrast to the historic structures that line the streets of the West Bottoms district. Inside, bright and airy floor plans are enhanced by contemporary fixtures and finishes including stainless steel appliances, polished concrete flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows with solar shades and showers with oversized rain shower heads and benches.

Step outside on a spacious balcony, complete with custom metal railings, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding neighborhood and downtown Kansas City skyline.

Several Stockyards Place apartments are available now, including studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans priced from $1,480 to $5,218/month. All apartments include a washer/dryer and one garage parking space.

Centropolis on Grand

501 Grand Blvd.

Centropolis on Grand, just across the street from City Market, is now welcoming new residents as finishing touches are underway on the building’s 56 units. The new building, designed to blend seamlessly into the existing River Market architecture, offers 52 one-bedroom apartments that will rent for $1,330 to $1,565, and four two-bedroom units designed for roommates that will rent for $2,186.

Residents will enjoy the use of a courtyard terrace on the second floor offering sweeping views of downtown, as well as outdoor tables, grills and lounge chairs. Apartments also have balconies. Garage parking is available on the first floor of the building.

Residents simply cross the street to purchase produce in the farmers market at City Market or to enjoy the market’s restaurants, ethnic grocery stores and boutique shops. Additional dining and entertainment is a short stroll away, including multiple KC streetcar stops.

63 Brookside

63rd Street and Holmes

Welcome to what developer John Hoffman called, “the new Brookside.” A flurry of development is happening along 63rd Street east of Oak, including Hoffman and UC-B Properties’ newest project, 63 Brookside, located at 63rd Street and Holmes.

The contemporary space offers 23 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Each unit includes a balcony, the perfect spot on which to enjoy idyllic views of the surrounding Brookside neighborhood. Interior features include all electric appliances, quartz countertops and tiled baths. Residents have access to secure off-street parking, and each apartment is wired for Google Fiber.

Rents at 63 Brookside range from $900 to $1,575/month, a prime opportunity for modern, affordable living that not only puts residents a short walk away from the shops and services of Brookside, but also several new favorite neighborhood spots including Heirloom Bakery, Plate, and Season + Square.

Argyle on 12th

306 E. 12th St.

Live in the heart of downtown Kansas City in a building that celebrates the city’s history while embracing the modern features and amenities that today’s downtown dwellers covet. What was once a four-story commercial building designed by renowned Kansas City architect Louis Curtiss, Argyle on 12th is now a 10-story building that offers luxury living without the high-end price tag.

Inside Argyle on 12th, numerous windows ensure an ample supply of natural light, as well as views of the nearby Power and Light District, Sprint Center and more. Updated finishes include stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Residents also have access to an inviting array of amenities, including a movie theater, pet spa, yoga/Pilates studio, covered parking, a rooftop deck and bicycle storage. Argyle on 12th offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans with prices ranging from $815 to $1,600/month. The building is currently full but will add prospective residents to a waiting list.

To experience any of these incredible rental properties in person, call Christina Boveri with Boveri Realty Group Leasing at 816-333-4040 or visit www.BoveriRealty.com.

A longtime staple in the downtown real estate market, Boveri Realty Group attributes its success to a dedication to the downtown market and an increase in demand for downtown housing. Whether clients want to purchase or lease a home or business property, or need a property manager, Boveri Realty Group has a solution, owner Christina Boveri said. To see all of Boveri Realty’s listings, go to BoveriRealty.com.

This story was originally published July 16, 2016 at 12:01 AM with the headline "New urban rental properties offer affordable luxury, coveted locations."