Hostel to residential conversion in the works at 616 W. Arlington

Permits are in the works for an adaptive reuse residential project at 616 W. Arlington. Planned by Validus Capital, the project site is located midblock between N. Orchard St and N. Geneva Terr. The existing building that will be converted has up until just recently been operated as The Getaway Hostel.

Designed by New York-based Lopergolo + Bartling Architects, the adaptive reuse will convert the hostel into 36 permanent apartments. According to the architect, the renovation will preserve the Georgian Revival-style details of the building that contribute to the historic fabric of the neighborhood. The rear courtyard and parking will be retained as part of the project. 

Permits for both the interior demolition and interior reconstruction have been filed and are undergoing the review process. A timeline for construction has not been announced.