Streetlights Residential now hasThe Langley in Houston, an ultra luxury rental tower, with 134 units spread across 20 floors.
Rising majestically from the proverbial ashes of the ill-conceived Ashby high-rise at 1717 Bissonnet, the stately Langley is poised to forever change luxury rentals in Houston. While nodding to concerns of the neighborhood, StreetLights Residential is creating a showcase of luxury rental never seen before in the Bayou City market.
With The Langley, the Dallas-based urban development company is stretching the imagination of what a high-rise rental tower can be. Think spacious apartments ranging from 2,165 to 3,401 square feet, two and three bedrooms, each loaded with topnotch finishes, amenities typically found only in high-end condominiums, and expansive balconies each with gas grill and many with outdoor fireplaces. Plus, all the requisite condo services — including 24-hour valet, concierge and a well-seasoned hospitality manager — will be available.
As Stephen Meek, senior vice president of development at StreetLights Residential, tells PaperCity in an exclusive interview: “We call this a five-star platinum apartment building . . . The renter here is the renter by choice. Not by need.”
There will be a few select residences released today on MLS for the launch of rentals. While pricing starts at $9,100 monthly, the most expensive residence to be released Wednesday (not necessarily the most expensive in the building) will cost one $19,035 per month to rent…