What to check before you rent a loft in RiNo
Lofts look alike in photos and live very differently. Five questions to ask on the tour, from parking to the noise after ten.
By Kai Tanaka
River North has more new apartments than anywhere else we work, and a listing photo will not tell you much about any of them. These are the questions I would ask on a tour.
Does a parking space come with it?
Not every loft has one, and street parking near Larimer gets hard after five. Ask if the space is included, and get the answer in the lease.
What does a Friday night sound like?
Come back after ten. A corner unit over a quiet alley and a corner unit over a brewery patio can be the same price.
Who pays for what?
Ask about gas, electric, water and trash. Big windows and tall ceilings cost more to heat, so ask for last winter's bills.
How far is the train, really?
Walk it. The 38th and Blake stop is close to some buildings and a long way from others.
What happens at the end of the lease?
Ask when you have to give notice, and what the last renewal looked like. A good owner will tell you.
