WILLIAMSBURG — Around five more units could be coming to the Current Midtown Apartments, which are designed for student housing.
Broad Street Realty Midtown LLC applied to put residential space where commercial space is currently allowed in building one of Midtown Row at 221 Monticello Ave., according to city spokeswoman Nicole Trifone. The larger complex that Current Midtown is part of is what’s called Midtown Row.
Midtown Row includes restaurants, shops, apartments, entertainment, office space and a village green for outdoor programming and community event space.
If approved, the change could bring three three-bedroom units and two four-bedroom units to the first floor.
The Architectural Review Board approved some exterior design changes on window tint in August, but the company needs approval of an amendment to its current special use permit and site plan for the plan to move forward, Trifone said.
City Council would need to approve the request after it is reviewed by the Planning Commission, she said.
Broad Street Realty Inc. bought the apartment complex in 2022 for $122 million, according to a news release from the company.
The property comprises 240 student housing units with 620 beds, along with a retail component with over 63,000 square feet of leasable space.
Current Midtown’s website mentions its location near William & Mary and amenities such as a pool, hot tub and fitness center. The complex is pet friendly and offers private bedrooms and bathrooms.
The complex is currently sold out, according to its website, but people can rent a bedroom and bathroom in a four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment starting at around $1,100. Prices go up as the number of rooms goes down, and a one-bedroom apartment rents for around $2,000.
Broad Street Realty declined to comment until later in the application process.
Sam Schaffer, samuel.schaffer@virginiamedia.com
