Following are the amenities currently offered at Bayou Lofts and what the HOA fee covers:

Bayou lofts average monthly HOA fee is $0.59 per square foot and covers building & grounds, cable television, recreational facilities, concierge, porter, and gas.

On average, older buildings compared to newer buildings have higher HOA fees because many of these buildings are less energy efficient.

Below you will see the average Houston condo HOA fee trends by building age.

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Bayou Lofts is one of Downtown’s renovated industrial buildings within the Historic District.

• Bayou Lofts features a central location in Downtown Houston, just a block away from Allen’s landing (Houston’s founding site and original port).
• The building was home to Southern Pacific Railroad for 85 years.  Spire Reality converted the 1910 office building to residential in 1997.
• The building features 9 floors with 108 units and 14 penthouses. Each unit features interiors that fit modern-day lifestyle while maintaining its original 1900’s era appeal.
• Residents are few minutes away from Texas Medical Center.
• Preston MetroRail station is few blocks away from the building. All 3 MetroRail (Red, Green and Purple) lines converge in Main Street, Downtown Houston, less than a mile from Bayou Lofts.
• Green Link Bus, a free transportation service, features 18 bus stops within Downtown and allows residents to easily access the district’s popular places. The nearest Green Link bus station is just across the street from the building.
• A few blocks from Bayou lofts, Market Square Park offers residents place for dining, entertainment and public art.
• Entertainment hotspots like the four-block entertainment complex Green street and 12-acre Discovery Green are 1 mile and 2 miles away from the Bayou lofts, respectively.
• Building amenities include rooftop terrace with private pool, 24 hour doorman services, and fitness center, among others.
• Each unit  has 11 to 18 ft. ceilings with hardwood floors, exposed exterior brick, granite slab kitchen counters and lush finishes.
• The size of the lofts ranges from 700-2000 sq. ft. and available in one- or two bedroom floor plans.
• Prices for Bayou lofts for sale are typically between $150,000 and $700,000 with averaging $271 per square foot.

Bayou Lofts is a pet-friendly building and allows 2 pets under 50 lbs. per unit. Bayou Lofts doesn’t have its own dog park but Market Square Park, about 1056 ft. away, is just across the building. The park has two dog runs, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. The management requires pets to have current license and vaccination tags.

(See Pet Policies of Houston’s Luxury Buildings).

Bayou Lofts is one of Houston’s condos and lofts near the METRORail. Residents are only 2 blocks away from Preston Station with 10 minute and 20 minute travel time to Museum District and Texas Medical Center, respectively. MetroRail’s Red, Green and Purple Lines converge on Main Street, Downtown, less than a mile south of Bayou Lofts.

Green Link Bus is a free transportation service within Downtown. The environment friendly bus’ 2.5-mile route has 18 stops that connects eight hotels, the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Central Library, Green Street, Discovery Green, City Hall, Main Street Square and Houston Pavilions. Bayou Lofts’ nearest Green Link Bus station is just across the street.

Historic District is also a destination in itself. The bustling neighborhood fuses culture and commerce and has a collection of bars, restaurants, boutiques and entertainment hubs. Few miles away from Bayou Lofts are 40 Yelp-rated establishments. Within Market Square Park, the famous Greek eatery Niko Niko’s has a walk-up kiosk for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Popular Neighborhood Venues: Discovery Green, GreenStreet, Houston Theater District
• Top Ranked Restaurants Nearby: Niko Niko’s, Hearsay Gastro Lounge, La Fisheria, La Carafe, The Pastry War, Fusion Taco
• Grocery Stores: Phoenicia Specialty Foods, Guanajuato Supermarket
• Trails & Parks: Market Square Park , The Buffalo Bayou

Bayou Lofts is located  at 915 Franklin St. Theatre District, just one block from the Historic Allen’s Landing. Its central location in Downtown allows convenient access to major thoroughfares. It is bordered by I-10 to the north, I-69 to the east, and I-45 to the south and west. The Galleria, Texas Medical Center and Museum Districts are less than 8 miles away from Bayou Lofts.

Several entertainment centers surround Bayou Lofts. GreenStreet is just 2 miles away from the building and features 263,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space. Avenida Houston, a mile southwest of Bayou Lofts, includes the George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green park, Hilton Americas-Houston and the new Marriott Marquis.

Market Square Park is another favorite neighborhood venue. It is just across the street from Bayou Lofts and features a variety of entertainment venues, businesses, nightclubs and restaurants. The Buffalo Bayou, known for its bike and hike trails, is less than 2 miles from the building.

Less than a mile southwest of Bayou lofts, the nationally renowned Theatre District houses world-class opera houses, theatres and music and ballet companies like Houston Grand Opera, Alley Theatre, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony, Theatre Under Stars and Society for Performing Arts, among others.

Downtown Houston’s zip code is  77002.