Straits Row Apartments Welcomes First Residents to South Loop's Innovative Co-Living Tower
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/South Loop ·
South Loop residents have an exciting new housing option as Straits Row Apartments at 633 S. LaSalle Street begins welcoming its first residents this month. The distinctive 18-story tower in the historic Printer's Row neighborhood combines traditional apartments with innovative co-living units, offering a fresh approach to urban living that targets young professionals and students with starting rents from
The development by Q Investment Partners and Melrose Ascension Capital features 358 fully furnished private residential spaces within 132 units. Residents can enjoy an impressive 15,000 square feet of amenities, including a "Printers Room" co-working space with private study rooms and cold brew on tap, a 17th-floor resident lounge with gas fireplace, fitness center, and a panoramic pool deck with skyline views. "The vision of Straits Row was to create a vibrant community that meets the needs of Chicago's diverse workforce and student populations," explained Nick Melrose, founder and CEO of Melrose Ascension Capital.
South Loop neighbors interested in exploring this new residential option can schedule tours to see the various floor plans, which range from studios to four-bedroom layouts. With its proximity to several universities including Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, and DePaul University's downtown campus, Straits Row aims to create a dynamic community hub in one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods while providing much-needed new housing inventory to the downtown market.
Sources:
1. https://chicago.urbanize.city/post/straits-row-apartments-begins-leasing-633-s-lasalle
2. https://www.apartments.com/straits-row-chicago-il/yv959ev/
3. https://yieldpro.com/2025/02/straits-row/