This morning, a lived in RV was parked near the Ballpark Apartments, on 201 Evans Avenue, with a cleaning crew busy inside the new luxury housing, a contrast of future haves and current have nots.
The five-story apartments across from Greater Nevada Field have had an eventful ride to completion.
At one point in late 2023, three of its floors were on fire, due to an industrial heater left on by construction workers.
Earlier this month, Greystar, which manages these new apartments, was named in a Department of Justice lawsuit against an alleged nationwide rent pricing collusion scheme to the detriment of renters.
On its website, apartments which it calls “brand new homes” are listed as available February 1st with extremely high prices for the downtown area: Apt 104, a one bedroom, one bath, is listed at $1,958 for a minimum 15 months. Apt 111, a two bedroom, two bath, is listed at $2,798 for a minimum 15 months. A 600 square feet studio apartment is going for $1,688 for a minimum 15 month.
And that’s just the base price. The first page of the website leads directly to what’s called a fee guide for the new apartments, with application fees, holding and security deposits, administrative and community amenity fees, trash services, amenity clubhouse rental deposits, and parking costs. The list goes on and on.
Fifty-three apartments are currently listed as available on the first floor, 63 on the second, 71 on the third, 25 on the fourth and 25 on the fifth for a total of 236 availabilities.
The Instagram for the apartments, an account with 93 followers, calls it “luxury living,” and tells people to click a link to find their dream home. It has promotional photos and videos for nearby restaurants and bars, and for Reno’s “Brewery District.”
One post had as its caption “Ballpark Apartments isn’t just a home—it’s a lifestyle! With stunning amenities, stylish interiors, and a prime location, this is where modern living meets your dream home. Ready to hit a home run with your next move? Click the link in our bio to explore floor plans and schedule a tour today!”
Greystar released a video on YouTube earlier this month writing the apartments offer a “unique fusion of style and sophistication is shown with in [sic] our studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom in Reno, NV. Our brand new apartment homes reflect your contemporary flair. Enjoy the life you deserve. When you live at Ballpark, your address says it all since we offer a heated pool, gym, roof top lounge, and much more. Ballpark is an apartment community managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, located in Washoe County and the 89501 ZIP Code.”
It only had five views as of last night, with one of those ours.
Its fitness center overlooks the sidewalk with anyone walking by or waiting to get into the baseball stadium with a clear view of those who will be on their ellipticals.
It remains to be seen who the tenants with this kind of money to spend on living in an apartment in downtown Reno might be.