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

Franklin Lofts has signature features unique to converted historical buildings such as exposed ductwork, high ceilings, brick walls and open floor plans. Monthly maintenance fee pays for the building’s shared expenses including building & grounds, porter, gas and trash.

Buildings from the 1960s and 1980s typically have larger HOA fees because they are less energy efficient than newer buildings.

Below you will see how Franklin Lofts compares with other Downtown, Neartown and EaDo condos: (See Houston Condos: HOA Fees & Amenities)

Previously the base of the First National Bank, Franklin Lofts is one of Downtown’s premier historic converted buildings.

• Built in 1904, Franklin Lofts is Houston’s first steel-framed structure. It is the tallest building at the time of its completion.
• Frank Garvey converted the building in 2002 and retained the neoclasscal architectural details of the original building.
• Featuring characteristics unique to converted historical buildings, Franklin Lofts units have exposed ductwork, high ceilings, brick walls and open floor plans.
• One of Downtown’s historic converted buildings, Franklin lofts is located along Main Street just few blocks from Allen’s Landing.
• Franklin Lofts features 62 units located on the top 6 floors of the building. Each floor features eleven lofts ranging in size between 800 square feet up to about 2,500 square feet.
• Residents are few minutes away from Texas Medical Center.
• Market Square Park, located 2 blocks from the building, features green space, dog runs, public art exhibit, entertainment plaza, sidewalk restaurants and nightlife hotspots.
• Residents are also few minutes away from Downtown’s popular sports and entertainment venues including Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, BBVA Compass Stadium, and Discovery Green.
• Less than a mile from Franklin lofts, The 17-block Theatre district is one of Downtown’s cultural and entertainment center. The district features nine performing arts organizations, the Bayou Place, restaurants, plazas, and parks.
• Franklins Lofts is one of the condos near MetroRail stations. The nearest MetroRail stop is Preston Station, located a block from the building.
• Each loft features large windows, 11-20 foot concrete ceilings, gallery like hallways, solid wood doors and oak flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and European style cabinets.
• Franklin Lofts condos for sale are priced between $250,000 to $350,000.

Franklin Lofts is a pet-friendly building and allows residents to home pets in their units. Franklin Lofts doesn’t have its own dog walking area but Market Square Park, few blocks from the building, has dog runs.

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

Downtown is among the most accessible neighborhoods in Houston. Key Houston districts like the Museum District and Medical Center are highly accessible via the METRORail, the bus system, Houston B-Cycle, and Greenlink.

Franklin Lofts residents are only a block away from the nearest METRORail stop, the Preston Station. Green Link Bus is a free transportation service within Downtown. The 2.5-mile bus 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.

Downtown is not only known as Houston’s Central Business District but also one of the city’s popular culture and entertainment centers. Downtown houses several sports and entertainment venues like Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center and Discovery Green. Theatre and Historic Districts also feature a collection of exciting retail and entertainment establishments like Market Square Park and Bayou Place.

• 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

Franklin Lofts is located  at 201 Main St. in the northern part of Downtown Houston. Downtown Houston lies north of I-69 (Gulf Freeway), south of I-10 (Katy Freeway), and west of I-45 (Eastex Freeway).

Other Houston key districts are few minutes away from Franklin lofts. Texas Medical Center and Galleria is located 6 miles southwest and 10 miles west of of the building, respectively.

Residents are few minutes away from Downtown’s exciting entertainment and retail establishments.  GreenStreet is less than a mile away from the building and features 263,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space. Market Square Park, just two blocks away, houses a variety of entertainment venues, businesses, nightclubs and restaurants.

Less than a mile, Theatre District is one of Houston’scultural and entertainment center featuring nine performing arts organizations, the Bayou Place, restaurants, plazas, and parks.

Downtown Houston’s zip code is  77002.

Davis High School at 1101 Quitman St. Jefferson Davis High School features a Hotel and Restaurant Management magnet program.