Flats on 94

Flats on 94 is a 7-story multifamily project located between Old Hudson Road and Interstate 94 in St. Paul, Minnesota. This building is home to 149 units, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom penthouses. Flats on 94 features two levels of indoor garage parking, with a lower P1 level and the remainder occupying part of the ground floor, providing a total of 105 parking stalls for resident use. Ample bike storage is also added throughout the garage and in additional storage rooms. Besides parking, the ground floor is host to four units with walk-out patio access and a spacious lobby that faces Old Hudson Road to the North.

The overall shape of the building is a U that opens to the West. This orientation maximizes the amount of sunlight available to interior units and ensures the amenity deck is only shaded in the morning. The large amenity deck sits nestled in the open portion of the U at Level 2 and features two outdoor grill stations beneath a pergola, a fireplace, ample seating, and a turf checkerboard. The North and South legs of the U are angled to match the irregular property line to the North that follows the curve of Old Hudson Road and the parking access road to the South.

The exterior façade is primarily comprised of metal and fiber cement panels in contrasting color blocks of black and white. Vertical ribbed black metal panels are used to denote the entry on the Northeast corner of the building. White fiber cement panels wrap most of the rest of the building, with wood-toned fiber cement lap siding creating relief at building insets, the recessed balconies, and wrapping the upper level. The penthouse level is recessed from the main exterior wall, allowing large, walk-out patios for each unit.

This development is the sister project to Capital View Apartments, located right off I-94 and White Bear Ave on the eastern edge of Saint Paul. The interior design of this property perfectly mixes a warm welcoming ambiance with a modern edge. Upon entering, the lobby embraces visitors with high ceilings, a cozy modern fireplace, coffee bar, and custom-welded work from home booths. The materials speak to the owners’ traditional Middle Eastern heritage, including unique mosaic floor tile and specially selected artwork. The large scale, bold, graphic mural and geometric accent lighting bring the space into modern times in a playful yet edgy way. Beyond the lobby is an expansive mailroom that makes you feel right at home with its custom Persian-inspired runner rug, accent lighting, and accessorized shelving that expresses the personality and taste of the residence.

The property’s amenities are rounded out with a social room and fitness on the second floor and gather clubroom on the 6th floor. These amenities were designed to allow multiple groups to occupy the space at once, whether entertaining using the full kitchens, working at the flexible seating groupings, or enjoying a break from your dwelling unit in these sophisticated yet cozy spaces.

The units were designed with the intent to feel like high-end luxury apartments, while staying within the market-rate price range. The building has a variety of studio, alcove, 1- and 2-bedrooms floor plans, with penthouse suites on the top floor. First floor units include walk-out patios onto Old Hudson Road, while upper units have balconies allowing tenants to step out and enjoy a nice Minnesota day.

There are two different unit finish packages for Flats on 94, in addition to the penthouse finish package. Both unit packages feature granite countertops that don’t look like your typical granite counters – the granite has a pronounced vein and beautiful texture that gives many marble products a run for their money. The finishes are rounded out with wood cabinets, modern plumbing and light fixtures, and illuminated mirrors in the bathrooms. Penthouse units feature large walk-out patios overlooking Saint Paul in all directions, chandeliers over large islands, and fireplaces in each living room.

The model unit allows prospective residents to envision their life in these thoughtfully designed units. The selections piggy-back off the finishes of the common areas; sophisticated with traditional touches but with an edgy modern spin.

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