For many, downtown’s growing allure as a residential option is the opportunity to live in some of Houston’s oldest restored buildings. And on top of being steps from work, parks, plus sports and entertainment venues, a pedigreed home pairs perfectly with a buzzy onsite restaurant and bar.
The Rice and St. Germain Lofts, both circa 1913, were among the area’s first to put some food and fun on the first floor as part of multifamily conversions, and notable newcomers include recently opened Local Foods at the 1934 Byrd’s Lofts and just announced Benjamin’s coming next year to the 1915 Star.