Downtown San Antonio’s historic Nix Building at 414 Navarro St. may soon be bustling with new life. New plans submitted to the city detail an ambitious transformation of the landmark tower into a mixed-use residential and commercial property, featuring 329 apartment units, prime street-level storefronts, and a new restaurant.
In mid-July, Rio Grande Valley real estate firm Innjoy Hospitality submitted detailed blueprints to the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) for what is now being dubbed the Nix Apartments. The patient rooms and offices for the former hospital will be renovated into studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, keeping as much historical detail as possible, including terrazzo flooring.
The plans also reveal some swanky amenities that will appeal to prospective new residents. A spacious lobby includes dining tables and a living room set-up. The fourth floor consists of a library outfitted with reading tables and club chairs, and a 2,011-square-foot fitness center is planned for the fifth level…