Moving back to Tulsa, need Info

[Suprcel]

I will be graduating from college in December and my fiancee and I will be moving back to Tulsa.

I had heard about several Loft apartments that were being created in the IDP, and was wondering if anyone lived in any of them, and how their experiences have been. We are looking at the Phil Tower Lofts. We had really liked the first street lofts in the blue dome district, but we understand that they won't be ready any time soon.

Also, a friend mentioned the Arlington Arms Apartments near 14th and St. Louis but I can't find any information on this complex online. Does anyone live there or know more about them. Perhaps have a website or contact information.

Also anyone else who has a recommendation. My fiancee will be an intern for a Union Elementry school, so we would be more than happy to look at good apartments in the Union District.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by Suprcel

I will be graduating from college in December and my fiancee and I will be moving back to Tulsa.

I had heard about several Loft apartments that were being created in the IDP, and was wondering if anyone lived in any of them, and how their experiences have been. We are looking at the Phil Tower Lofts. We had really liked the first street lofts in the blue dome district, but we understand that they won't be ready any time soon.

Also, a friend mentioned the Arlington Arms Apartments near 14th and St. Louis but I can't find any information on this complex online. Does anyone live there or know more about them. Perhaps have a website or contact information.

Also anyone else who has a recommendation. My fiancee will be an intern for a Union Elementry school, so we would be more than happy to look at good apartments in the Union District.

Union has probably 100 complexes in their district. Most in the $1per sqft (+/-) range.

Stay with a low-digit address if you can. You'll pay more, but you get lots of smug to go with it.

[Neptune]

I've got a cheap, quiet, small 1 bedroom, furnished, 31st and Harvard area, six months lease.

You could always hop over here, give yourself time to relocate.

[cannon_fodder]

Hey, I live at the 31st and Harvard area.  Nice area.

The lofts going in are pretty neat from what I have seen and the Blue Dome district is usually hopin'.  Many hope it ends up being the new focus of urban development.    Worry about moving to Union schools or other "family" things when you have to.  Plenty of time for 2 cats in the yard and a two stall garage later in life.

[Suprcel]

We were only thinking about being in Union so she wouldn't have to comute that far, she is from a small rural area, and doesn't like to drive in Tulsa much.

Also I forgot to mention that we have a small dog, so we need to find a place that will let him in and not charge us an arm and leg for it.

[Neptune]

My complex is out.  No pets.  Sorry.  We've got no real space for them, and being furnished, well you get the picture.  I ain't planning to change that rule anytime soon.

If your preference is the Union School district, let's just get rid of the idea of living downtown.  But, be warned, many of the complexes in that area are newer, younger, and louder, and some of them are "low-rent" or THA complexes.  Just the way it works.

Arlington Arms, never heard of it.  Knowing the area, it's probably a smaller complex like mine (16 units).

[Kashmir]

I lived at the Vintage on Yale on 81st for a few months after college and my neighbor had a little puppy.   It is on the Union/Jenks border.  It was pretty nice but $$$.

[Suprcel]

I understand the no pet rule. If I owned an apartment complex that would probably be the rule I would have too.

The only reason that we are keeping the idea of downtown in our minds is that she will be driving the opposite of most traffic during the rush hours.

[cks511]

I would avoid any property that Perry Properties manages if maintenance is an issue for you.  Maintenance is non-existant BUT, if you have pets, don't want a landlord in your face all the time and low rent then you might consider.  They have units on Riverside, 21st and Cincinnati, 15th and the Broken Arrow Expressway.  Just type in Perry Properties, Tulsa in your browser.

[carltonplace]

Another thread had a link to this Urban Tulsa article on Downtown proximity housing: Urban Tulsa

There are lots of cool older apartments in the Swan Lake, Cherry Street and Riverview areas that are usually brick with balconies and hard woods that are very reasonable. Check 13th to 14th on Carson, 15th to 17th on Baltimore, 14th to 15th North of Cherry Street and South of 15th on St Louis and around the Lincoln Plaza Center. 18th to 22nd on Boston and Cincinnati.

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by Suprcel

Also, a friend mentioned the Arlington Arms Apartments near 14th and St. Louis but I can't find any information on this complex online. Does anyone live there or know more about them. Perhaps have a website or contact information.

If memory serves me correctly, Arlington Arms is one of the pre-war apartment buildings that are on the south side of the Broken Arrow Expressway, close to downtown.  The x-way would be right in your front yard, but the view of downtown would be fantastic.  I know nothing about the condition of the property or the rents, but instinct tells me they could be real gems with the right owners and tennants.  Probably prime candidates for restoration and condo-conversion in the future.  The expressway so close would make a convenient commute to jobs further southeast (Union Schools) and the dining/entertainment venues of 15th Street would only be a 30-second walk away.

[TUalum0982]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by Suprcel

I will be graduating from college in December and my fiancee and I will be moving back to Tulsa.

I had heard about several Loft apartments that were being created in the IDP, and was wondering if anyone lived in any of them, and how their experiences have been. We are looking at the Phil Tower Lofts. We had really liked the first street lofts in the blue dome district, but we understand that they won't be ready any time soon.

Also, a friend mentioned the Arlington Arms Apartments near 14th and St. Louis but I can't find any information on this complex online. Does anyone live there or know more about them. Perhaps have a website or contact information.

Also anyone else who has a recommendation. My fiancee will be an intern for a Union Elementry school, so we would be more than happy to look at good apartments in the Union District.

Union has probably 100 complexes in their district. Most in the $1per sqft (+/-) range.

Stay with a low-digit address if you can. You'll pay more, but you get lots of smug to go with it.

Estancia is at 77th and Mingo.  I have lived here since they open and have loved it. 1200 sq ft bdrm/1 bath apt with garage runs us 851 a month.  Includes stand up shower, garden tub, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, 24hr workout facility, valet trash service, huge swimming pool and hot tub, etc.  They have several diff floor plans to choose from.  

Since you want to live close to her work, this would definately be a place to check out.

[Conan71]

A friend lives at the Barcelona 51st & Yale across from LaFortune Park.  The complex is about 30 years old but they've gone through and renovated.  There's also a block of units which are nearing complete re-build due to a fire.

Good neighbors, no broken down cars on blocks in the parking lot, relatively quiet, and I see people walking their dogs frequently- mostly ankle-biters.  Rent is reasonable, I think around $550-$600 for a one BR.

[inteller]

but wait, you are one of those "young professionals" that were supposed to go elsewhere when the river tax failed.  I'm sorry, but in order to prove the mayor right you simply can't move back to tulsa.

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

but wait, you are one of those "young professionals" that were supposed to go elsewhere when the river tax failed.  I'm sorry, but in order to prove the mayor right you simply can't move back to tulsa.

But look what kind of living they are looking for.  Lofts and were looking at the Philtower. It does show that a lot of young people are looking for a certain lifestyle. The jobs are here, but is the lifestyle? At least these young people have a connection with the area since they say they are moving back. Regardless of whether the tax failed or not, the city pushing to do whatever it can to make the city more attractive to young people and competitive by offering that lifestyle, encouraging the right kind of developments, and of course having jobs, can only help.

Suprcel.. There are a lot of new lofts going in, but like you say many arent finished yet. But getting there. Check out the "Urban Tulsa" article it does mention some. There are still not very many loft or "urban type" living options in Tulsa. But we are getting there. Several of the mentions on here have been your typical apartment complexes like the "Estancia", there are plenty of those that are decent but I am not sure that is what you are looking for?

Just out of curiosity. What college did you go to and why did you leave Tulsa to go to college? One of my concerns is that we need to grow our colleges here so that so many of our young people will not have to leave in order to get an education. You may not have left specifically for that reason though.


Oh, and welcome back and good luck. []