The Rowe sits on the top two floors of an old hotel called Olds Manor, right in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, and there's this big $28 million renovation that makes it pretty up-to-date while keeping some of those original historic touches you can see throughout the building. The place has a mix of apartments, condos, and even some retail space underneath, so you see people coming and going for different reasons, and there's a good variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom setups, with at least one bathroom in each, and some larger ones having two baths, plus you can find studios if you want something smaller. Units start at about 816 square feet and sometimes more, and you'll find things like laundry in each unit and modern features where possible, though some units don't list extras like air conditioning or patios or pools, so you really have to ask about what you're getting. They let pets in some apartments, which is handy for pet owners.
Residents get services that cover things like trash, yard care, water, sewer, snow removal, and recycling, so there's less to keep track of when it comes to the basics. The building has an attached multi-level garage for indoor parking, plus bike racks and a grilling area, and folks can use the controlled access doors and fitness center, which helps with security and fitness if that's something that matters. There's also a rooftop lounge and deck, which lets people step out and see the city from above, which some people like as a bit of a luxury, and the historic feel stays even with all those upgrades. The Rowe has planned and renovated units, but sometimes the ones available don't show up on places like Trulia, so availability is hit or miss and folks usually have to check in more than once if they're interested.
The property's big on being an executive downtown community, aiming for that upscale living feel, especially with its modern updates tied in with the building's past. There's also coverage for senior care, with options for assisted living and memory care, and a list of services and programs that are meant to fit the needs of people who live there, even offering some protections for LGBTQ folks and different sources of income, which is worth noting since not every place does that. The management covers everything from regular property and facilities upkeep to investing, auctions, tenant support, and even specialized services like Asset Resolutions. People rent, own, or use spaces for different reasons, and The Rowe works as a full-service real estate advisor if someone's looking to buy, sell, or need help with homeownership resources, though details about things like accessibility features or parking arrangements outside the garage aren't always clear from the get-go, and folks should make sure to ask directly about those before making any decisions.
