House Lust: A Micro-Loft in the Arcade Providence, America’s Oldest Mall, is on the Market
The space is small but mighty (and affordable, too).
Micro-loft living at the Arcade has its quirks — think: no stoves, tricky parking — but for those of us suffering from pandemic-inspired ennui, a sunny spot in the beating heart of the city might just be the remedy.
The Arcade Providence, a stunning Greek Revival structure with forty-five-foot columns out front and skylights that coat the interior in a warm glow, has stood at the gateway to Downcity since 1828. The building has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest indoor shopping mall but, in the late twentieth century, it fell into disuse. Providence-based real estate developer Evan Granoff swooped in and, in a move beleaguered mall owners will replicate for years to come, he transformed the National Register landmark into a mixed-use space with shops and restaurants on the first level and apartments on the second and third.
In January of 2020, Granoff announced the building would go condo and, slowly but surely, the micro-lofts have come to market with Mott and Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. This one, at 335 square feet (micro-loft, indeed), is the largest of the two currently available for purchase, but some in the building swell to 900 square feet. The prices are affordable, too, considering the location and the market.
And so I ask you: When you live a stone’s throw from the state’s best restaurants, do you really need a stove? If not, here’s your House Lust:
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65 Weybosset Street, unit 205, is on the market for $155,000. It has one bed and one bath over 335 square feet. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
65 Weybosset Street, unit 205, is on the market for $155,000. It has one bed and one bath over 335 square feet. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The condo is on the second floor of the Arcade Providence, the oldest indoor shopping mall in America. Its massive Gothic Revival columns have welcomed visitors to Downcity for nearly 200 years. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
The condo is on the second floor of the Arcade Providence, the oldest indoor shopping mall in America. Its massive Gothic Revival columns have welcomed visitors to Downcity for nearly 200 years. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The Arcade was transformed by developer Evan Granoff and reopened as a mixed-use space in 2013. It went condo in early 2020. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
The Arcade was transformed by developer Evan Granoff and reopened as a mixed-use space in 2013. It went condo in early 2020. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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A view toward the kitchen and, through it, the bedroom. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
A view toward the kitchen and, through it, the bedroom. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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Another look at the main living area. The condo is on the second floor of the Arcade. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
Another look at the main living area. The condo is on the second floor of the Arcade. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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A closer look at the kitchen. The condos do not have stoves. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
A closer look at the kitchen. The condos do not have stoves. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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A tiny fridge and microwave for leftovers. Restaurants in the Arcade include Rogue Island Kitchen and Bar and Jacky's Galaxy Express. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
A tiny fridge and microwave for leftovers. Restaurants in the Arcade include Rogue Island Kitchen and Bar and Jacky's Galaxy Express. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The bathroom has a corner shower stall. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
The bathroom has a corner shower stall. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The bedroom has a built-in bed frame with storage. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
The bedroom has a built-in bed frame with storage. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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A view of more built-in cabinetry in the bedroom. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
A view of more built-in cabinetry in the bedroom. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The bedroom also has a Murphy bed. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The Murphy bed cabinet. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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A view from the second level. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The first floor has shops, restaurants and a salon. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
The first floor has shops, restaurants and a salon. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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The mailroom and elevator, which is only accessible to tenants via fob key. Tenants also have access to bike storage. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
The mailroom and elevator, which is only accessible to tenants via fob key. Tenants also have access to bike storage. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
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A private common space is accessible to tenants. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
A private common space is accessible to tenants. (Photography via Mott and Chace Sotheby's International Realty)
For more information, contact Cheryl Andreozzi at 401-323-3934 or visit mottandchace.com.
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