Apartment help Downton needed

[Amznblue]

Hello Guy's

I'm looking to make the move from the suburbs to Downtown. I need help. With so many new apartments coming online and conversions in process I hope to get some good advice on where else I should look. I want a view of the city and not the river. I've viewed a couple in Capital Park area. But the views didn't have the views over the park or downtown that were available. I have an appointment to view Broderick Tower [[ Not opposed to views of Comerica) next Friday 3/27. I have a monthly budget of $3000.00 including parking. I prefer to be downtown opposed to Brush Park or Midtown. I was thinking to view Merchants Row as well. I need direction. Apartments.com isn't as helpful as this board with Esperance. I would be ok with a 1 bedroom but prefer 2. Can anyone recommend a nice skyline view apartment that would be kid and pet friendly? I could go to 3500.00 if needed. But I want to be close to dog park and the rail. Thanks in advance. Also I have two to three months.

[K-slice]

Book Tower has the best views, and is probably the nicest building overall, for downtown apartments. It can be tough to get into but well worth it.

[401don]

I would think the Stott would have good views. They have several 2 bed. floorplans between 2500-3000. A leasing agent at Bedrock should be able to give you prices, pros/cons, etc. for all of their buildings.

[Lowell]

Consider Renaissance City Club Apartments, formerly Millender Center Apartments. I had an apartment there in the mid-teens. One of the big appeals was that it has its own People Mover station. It conveniently has a walkway tube connecting it to Renaissance Center. Not sure how appealing that still is with its uncertainties, but it will get you across Jefferson nicely at a minimum if you're going to the Riverwalk. It also has a tube to City Hall, but only workers there are admitted from it. Parking on the lower floors is available.

Apply for a westside apartment to get splendid views of Campus Martius, Hart Plaza, downtown, and Windsor. If you want Belle Isle and a quieter view, try the Eastside. It has a decent ground floor convenience store, rooftop lounge, swimming pool, and work-out gym too. The floors and walls are solid concrete, so you rarely hear any neighbor sounds.

This pano gives an idea of the full extent of a westside view, from a piece of RenCen to the dome of the Old County Building.

[Amznblue]

Book Tower has the best views, and is probably the nicest building overall, for downtown apartments. It can be tough to get into but well worth it.

I stayed in the Hotel portion of the building a few months ago and loved it. This one was definitely on my list to tour. What a beautiful job they did restoring the building.

[Amznblue]

Another that was on my list to tour. Great location with great views. I think timing is always going to be key with city views. They have 1 unit 1000 sqft two bedroom available.