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Phone #: 757-500-5057

Welcome to Fort Tar Lofts, a boutique-style apartment community located on the borders of Ghent, where you can enjoy the finest city living experience! Our property is situated within the limits of the Norfolk Arts District and is housed in Virginia's oldest auto dealership, F.A. Roethke DeSoto, built in 1915. We take pride in preserving this historic structure, and you can see it in the industrial finishes found in each of our apartments. These features include original concrete flooring, exposed brick and masonry walls, 14-ft ceilings, and expansive windows that make our apartments unique. We offer on-site and secured parking for our residents' convenience.

Our convenient location is just a five-minute walk to the Chrysler Museum, Chrysler Hall, and The Harrison Opera House. Downtown Norfolk, with its exciting restaurants, superb nightlife, and premier shopping, is just half a mile away. Additionally, our property is located near The Tide, Norfolk's new light rail system, making it easy for our residents to travel throughout downtown Norfolk and into Virginia Beach.

We offer several amenities to enhance our residents' living experience, including a mailroom in the building, security cameras, access control, and a rooftop deck. Each unit also comes with a washer and dryer, eliminating the need for a shared laundry space. We welcome pets on a case-by-case basis (please request our pet policy), and we offer a bike room for our residents who prefer cycling.

Water is the responsibility of the residents, but gas is not needed, as all our units are electric. Finally, we offer secured parking in our parking garage, so you can rest assured that your vehicle is safe and sound.

We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and Local Fair Housing Laws. It is our policy to offer apartments for rent to the general public without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or any other state or locally protected classifications. In order to assist with your decision on your new home, we are providing a list of guidelines used to qualify applicant for residency in our community.

Originally the site for Virginia's first auto dealership, F.A.
Roethke DeSoto, Fort Tar Lofts was fully redeveloped in 2015,
preserving the historic structure and maintaining the original
concrete flooring, exposed brick and masonry walls. Totaling
13 units, each of which have a unique floor plan, The Property
is noted for its industrial finishes such as exposed duct work,
expansive city views, 14-ft ceilings and 9-ft windows, creating
a bohemian residential living experience unrivaled in Hampton
Roads. Fort Tar Lofts also offers secure access resident
parking a rare amenity in Ghent and Downtown Norfolk, as
well as a bike storage room and resident rooftop deck. The
Property, located on the border of Historic Ghent, offers
residents direct access to Norfolk's fabulous Neon District,
with a thriving arts and culture scene as well as historic
charm. Units feature central heating and air, full-size stackable
washers and dryers, all stainless steel appliances, granite
counter tops, custom cabinets with tile back splash, built-in
microwaves, and dishwashers.