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Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. X/theguv - We are going to try to see some residential/workspace open floor plans. I think that may be our best bet. Definitely looking like the east side may be the closest to our price point. rockandroller - I think the hyacinth lofts kind of fall into that Tower Press/FKMB type of space. Maybe we will set up a showing. KJP - Definitely some cool spots. If one of those Payne lofts was for rent for around $1600 a month, I think I could go without eating. We are going to keep looking, looks like we may start checking out live/work open floor plan studios. Feel free to make some more suggestions. Specific listings, buildings, contacts are a plus too. Cheers, Josh

My roommate and I are searching for a new apartment (read 2 bedroom) in the Cleveland area. We have been living in the University Heights area for the better part of 4 years and will be able to move this summer. We have been actively searching for a good space, and have come up short. We have looked at Federal Knitting, Metro Lofts, Tower Press, and some one off apartments, and they are completely soulless and feel fake. We are looking for some space that might not be advertised or someone may have some insight on where to look. Please help. We are looking for: 1.) 2 bedroom 2.) high ceilings 3.) unfinished/partially finished (exposed brick, ceilings, minimal carpet) 4.) enough room to set up 2 drafting tables comfortably (1100+ sqft) 5.) borderline safe to totally safe 6.) budget is around $1000 a month (has to be fantastic for $1200) 7.) trying to stay as close to downtown as possible while maintaining some parking options (w25th to e35th) We are looking for character and not a "finished modern loft". Any and all opinions and ideas are welcome (1st post!!!) -Josh