South Florida developer unveils upscale apartment community in area

TAMPA — Altís Grand Central, a new pedestrian-friendly, upscale apartment community in Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood, has opened its doors to residents.

Developed by The Altman Companies, headquartered in Boca Raton, the project consists of a pair of nine-story towers containing 314 apartment homes that range in size from 619 to 1,380 square-feet.

Altís Grand Central is located at 504 West Grand Central Ave., just south of the entrance to the University of Tampa and north of Tampa General Hospital. Amenities include a rooftop pool and sky lounge that offer panoramic views of downtown Tampa and Tampa Bay, sun deck, spa, Zen garden, outdoor movie theater, fire pit, barbecue areas, a high-tech dog park and a dog spa. The clubroom features a gaming area with a pinball machine, PlayStation units, a movie theater, a pool table and a chic bowling lounge. 

According to a press release, the buildings also feature ground-floor shopping and restaurant space.

"We are ecstatic that this magnificent neighborhood exists a short walk from the Oxford Exchange, restaurants and bars and is exactly what residents are currently seeking in this market,” states Joel Altman, chairman of The Altman Companies, in the release. “Residents of Altís Grand Central are now a part of the Grand Central District, the most unique and vibrant neighborhood in Tampa.”