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Say hello to Novel NoDa, a 334-unit apartment community in NoDa.

Here’s a quick overview of Novel NoDa:

• Opened: Spring 2018
• Construction status: Residential space will be done later this summer, while the 30,000 square feet of retail will be under construction until summer 2019
• Exact address: 424 East 36th Street
• Units: 334 (300,000 square feet of rentable space)
• Unit breakdown: Studio, 1- and 2-bedroom
• Price range: $1,195-$2,200
• Current deal: $1,500-$2,500 in free rent if your lease begins by June 30; $1,000 in free rent if move-in date is later

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What’s within walking distance of Novel NoDa?

10 noteworthy destinations within walking distance include:

• Amélie’s – 2424 North Davidson Street – 24-hour french bakery known for its Salted Caramel Brownie (SCB if you’re in the know)

• Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen – 501 East 36th Street – Cajun-style restaurant whose menu includes seafood, gumbo and low country shrimp and grits
• Cabo Fish Taco – 3201 North Davidson Street – Southwest and Baja-inspired food served in a casual setting that was once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
• Haberdish – 3106 North Davidson Street – Gorgeous restaurant from the mind behind Crepe Cellar and Growler’s Pourhouse that’s known for its Southern comfort food (get the fried chicken) and cocktails

• NoDa Company Store – 3221 Yadkin Avenue – Neighborhood hangout with a great selection of beer, wine and art, plus an incredible patio
• NoDa Farmers Market – 704 East 36th Street – Year-round market featuring vendors such as Greeneman Farms, Orrman’s Cheese Shop and Wish We Had Acres
• Sabor Latin Street Grill – 3205 North Davidson Street – Latin street food at jaw-droppingly affordable price points. Stop by on Tuesday for $1 tacos
  

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• Salud Beer Shop – 3306 North Davidson Street – Bottle shop with 16 beers on tap and hundreds of canned and bottled varieties on its shelves
• Smelly Cat – 514 East 36th Street – Award-winning coffeehouse and home to Coffee Roaster
• Wooden Robot – 424 East 36th Street – The second location will make a home for itself at Novel NoDa, bringing a 3,000-square-foot patio and rooftop beer garden to the neighborhood

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Novel NoDa apartment unit breakdown

The apartment complex has a total of 334 units and 23 different floor plans, including lofts. View floor plans and pricing here.

• Unit features: Catch-all counters with built-in recycling bins, front entry hobby wall, fully connected floorplan, large dressing rooms connected to separate water closets and barn-style doors
• Studio price range: $1,195-$1,402

• 1-bedroom price range: $1,329-$1,800

• 2-bedroom price range: $1,695-$2,105

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Quick tour of the Novel NoDa common areas

Common area features include a saltwater pool with a sundeck, indoor/outdoor lounge with skyline views, business lounge, fitness center and courtyard. The focus on local art, which you’ll find scattered through the halls, pays homage to the neighborhood.

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Standout amenities at Novel NoDa

• Direct access to 36th Street Station, plus a transit lounge equipped with free WiFi and coffee while you wait
• 30,000 square feet of restaurant, brewery and retail space, plus a public terrace
• Indoor/outdoor lounge with skyline views
• A dog spa and DIY workshop, which will both open later this year
• Biergarten with cornhole, grills and beer tastings
• Fitness center with on-demand workouts and a private exercise room

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The fine print:

• 3 pets per apartment. $500 fee for dogs, $350 fee for cats, plus a $15 pet rent
• The 580-space parking garage has 120 public spaces; the rest are reserved for residents in an access-controlled part of the garage and can be used with a permit
• Each resident gets one wristband for the pool, and each household gets 2 guest wristbands

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Interested? Schedule a tour here, and fill out an application here.