Booker T Apartments in Five Points nearly fully leased

The newly remodeled Booker T Apartments in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood are almost completely leased.

The 33-unit property at 407-455 29th St. is just six blocks from downtown Denver and two blocks from light rail.

Booker T LLC purchased the building in the middle of last year and has completely renovated the interior and exterior. A fitness center is planned for the project.

Managed by Wheelhouse Apartments, sister company to Boutique Apartments, the building includes 16 one-bedroom units averaging 520 square feet; 12 two-bedroom units averaging 612 square feet; and three three-bedroom units averaging 930 square feet. Rents range from $820 to $1,450 a month.

"It’s a newly renovated building that is just on the outskirts of downtown for people who can’t afford to live in one of the Class A buildings downtown," says Brian Lantzy, vice president of business development for Wheelhouse and Boutique. "The area is definitely emerging and being revitalized because of its proximity to downtown and light rail."

The owners decided to stick with the name Booker T to reflect the area’s African-American legacy. 

Historically, the majority of residents in Five Points have been African-American, but recent changes in demographic have brought about a majority white population and large Latino population. 

Welton Street was home to more than 50 bars and clubs, where jazz musicians such as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Nat King Cole and Count Basie performed.