Kirby Residences on Main

Whoa this place is nice and not expensive! prices were range just like surrounding places and I like the architecture. It’s very gothic. Very vintage feel to it.

after a lifetime of living in the suburbs, i was ready to move downtown. i had heard about a program called «in-​town housing», which gave discounted rent downtown to young professionals. as a recent college graduate with my first full-​time job, i called around to several buildings to inquire.
i had a friend living at the kirby, and they seemed excited to show me their units when i called and asked about in-​town housing, so i headed over there. i was blown away by how beautiful this building is, and arranged to move in asap.
i’ve been there for a few months now and absolutely love it. i love being close to so many things. i love walking to cvs, or the store, or a bar. i love being 5 minutes away from deep ellum, oak cliff, fair park, uptown, or anywhere else i could possibly want to go. i love the rooftop pool. i love the layout of my loft and how everyone is always really impressed when i bring guests over. i love the staff here. i love the chesterfield. i just love living here.
don’t listen to people when they say downtown is too expensive. or that nobody lives here. it’s not true anymore.

I’m planning on reviewing my downtown haunts but before I do so I figured I’d review the place I know and love that makes me a proud downtown resident — The Kirby.
I’ve been living here since October and I spent quite a while looking for the ideal downtown abode. I visited all the buildings downtown and I must say I really picked the perfect place when I decided on the Kirby.
No wading through dark alleys or stepping over homeless here. Located right on Main and Akard The Kirby is really one of the best positioned buildings downtown. I’m able to walk my puppy in Pegasus Plaza right across the street.
The building was built in the early 1900’s and unlike most of the so called «lofts» in downtown the Kirby is what I would consider a true loft residence. Exposed brick walls, real plaster, original wood moldings, concrete floors, and original hardwoods really make this place one of the coolest buildings. And they let you paint! Oh boy you know that got my inner and outer gay going! It was like an episode of Trading Spaces when I moved in.
The staff here is totally awesome and they really care about the residents in the building. The best thing about it is there is a real sense of community here and the staff organizes events where residents can mingle and meet each other. Another thing I like personally as a professional young single guy is the residents are much the same. The building isn’t full of kids or frat guys doing keg stands in the hall, which is a major plus for me. Another tall tale sign residents love this building is most have been here a while and usually just move to other larger units as the years (yes years) go by.
My utility bills are also much lower than at any other building I’ve lived but I don’t sacrifice on windows because my exterior walls are nothing but giant windows. Also, the rent is some of the lowest in comparison to some of the other buildings and on top of that you get tons of value So far everyone I’ve had over really loves the place and I can’t imagine living anywhere else right now.
If you’re looking for a true loft experience and somewhere to make your own show place I can’t recommend the Kirby enough. Easy 5 stars and I can breath easy know I won’t want to move for years to come.