Houston House Apartments facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Houston House Apartments |
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| General information | |
| Type | High-rise, residential |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Address | 1617 Fannin Street Houston, Texas, USA 77002 |
| Opened | 1966 |
| Renovated | 2010–2012 |
| Renovation cost | $10 million |
| Owner | Sumar Realty |
| Height | 293 ft (89 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Charles M. Goodman |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | Kirksey |
The Houston House Apartments is a tall apartment building in Downtown Houston, Texas. It has 31 floors and is located in the city's Skyline District.
This building is home to 396 apartments. It was designed by Charles M. Goodman and first opened in 1966. Since 1983, it has been owned by Larry Hill and other investors from Sumar Realty Corp. For many years, it has been a popular place to live in Downtown Houston.
Around 2010, the owners started a big renovation project. They planned to spend over $10 million to update the building. This project helped to make the apartments and shared areas more modern for residents.
Apartment Details
The apartments at Houston House vary in size. Most units are between 500 square feet (46 m2) and 840 square feet (78 m2). The average size of an apartment is about 650 square feet (60 m2). In 2007, the rent for these apartments was typically between $800 and $1,300.
School Information
Students living in Houston House Apartments attend schools in the Houston Independent School District.
- For elementary and middle school (grades K-8), students go to Gregory Lincoln Education Center.
- For high school, students attend Northside High School. This school was formerly known as Davis High.
