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Denver’s 1600 Glenarm ranks among top 20 apartment communities in U.S.

Justin March 12, 2015 at 12:11 am 1

Denver based RedPeak, an organization that develops and manages apartments in Denver has announced that its 1600 Glenarm Place property is ranked in the top 20 apartment communities in the nation predicated on its online reputation. RedPeak's 1600 Glenarm Place is located in downtown Denver adjacent to the 16th Street Mall. Constructed in 1967 as an office tower known as the Security Life Building, RedPeak converted the 31-story tower to apartments in 2006.

1600 Glenarm when it stood as the Security Life Building. This picture was snapped in March of 1967. 1600 Glenarm is the second tall building from the left. Image courtesy Denver Public Library.

This apartment community acquired the top 20 designation from Multifamily Executive and J Turner Research. Across the nation 51,000 apartment communities were measured using the Online Reputation Assessment©(ORA) Power Rankings. The aggregated score was obtained through tracking and analyzing the online reputation of rental properties via multiple ratings websites on a monthly basis conducted by J Turner Research. "ORA© Power Rankings is a ground breaking initiative that brings clarity to a property's online reputation by standardizing how the perceptions are measured. With a growing number of apartment review websites, it can be confusing to distinctly assess a property's digital reputation across multiple platforms. Through this process, J Turner has established a definitive score for properties which can help owners get a clear-cut picture of their performance in the digital marketplace," explained Joseph Batdorf, President, J Turner Research. This RedPeak property features 24-hour concierge service and complementary valet parking. Finishes in the 333-unit tower include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and residents enjoy mountain and city views.

1600 Glenarm as seen from the Denver Pavilions. Image courtesy RedPeak

"1600 Glenarm was among the first luxury apartment buildings introduced in downtown Denver in the 21st century, and its success has certainly been a catalyst for many of the new apartment projects being developed in the city. Denver is a great place and we're proud of 1600 Glenarm's presence in this great city," said Joanna Pulido, Portfolio Manager, RedPeak. The One City Block project that was completed in 2014 in Denver's Uptown neighborhood and The Seasons of Cherry Creek apartments are also among RedPeak's many Denver properties.

Project Announcements

Downtown Denver residential high-rise breaks ground

Justin February 17, 2015 at 5:49 pm 4

SkyHouse Denver ground breaking. Feb. 17, 2015

Simpson Housing, Novare Group, and Batson-Cook Development Company broke ground today on a 26-story luxury residential high-rise tower on the corner of Broadway and 18th Avenue in downtown Denver. SkyHouse Denver is a mixed-use project featuring 354 apartment homes ranging from studio to two-bedrooms and 6,900 square feet of street-level retail space. The signature SkyHouse on the top floor of the building includes a club room, swimming pool and fitness center. The structure will also include vehicle charging stations and a dog walk with a dog washing station. The building is targeting millennials who are choosing to live in urban centers close to public transportation, employment centers and entertainment venues.

Rendering of the SkyHouse Denver residential high-rise at 18th and Broadway. Image courtesy Novare Group.

“We are excited to be working with Simpson Housing and Batson-Cook Development Company to add SkyHouse Denver to the fabric of downtown,” said Jim Borders, President and CEO, Novare Group. “Denver has tremendous momentum including a strong economy and burgeoning downtown residential market. The Mile High City has been on our radar for several years, and we are thrilled to have an excellent location that fits perfectly with what our residents want.”

Jim Borders, President and CEO, Novare Group addresses the crowd at the SkyHouse Denver ground breaking Feb. 17, 2015

JP Morgan and US Bank are providing construction financing for the project, and Simpson Housing, Batson-Cook Development Company, and NGI Investments, LLC, led by Jim Borders, and are providing equity. Batson-Cook Construction and Swinerton Builders are the general contractors. The building is designed by Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart and Associates. The apartment homes will all have:

Nine foot ceilings with floor to ceiling glass
Quartz countertops
Hardwood floors
Stainless steel appliances and porcelain tile

Longtime Denver residents will recall the SkyHouse Denver site was home to the Cosmopolitan Hotel that was imploded in 1984. The site has served as parking lot for the last 30 years. SkyHouse Denver is the 14th SkyHouse-branded apartment community in the United States following projects in Dallas, Houston, Austin, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Charlotte and Raleigh. The sustainable building is being built to Energy Star standards. It is expected to be delivered in mid 2016.