1245 E Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80218

This mixed-use development opportunity at 1245 E Colfax is fully entitled and permit-ready. The project includes 144 micro-apartments and approximately 6,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving retail space. The design combines new construction and adaptive reuse to create an activated, walkable residential environment. The micro-unit format emphasizes efficiency, flexibility, and lifestyle, delivering high-quality finishes and shared amenities. Residences feature contemporary kitchens with full-size appliances, in-unit laundry, high ceilings, large windows, and durable finishes. The Lafayette Building features 95 newly constructed micro-units over five residential levels plus a rooftop amenity deck. Highlights include modern layouts, exterior walk-up units along Lafayette Street, and ground-floor retail. Amenities include co-working space, a podcast studio, resident lounges, an outdoor courtyard, and a rooftop patio with city views. The Colfax Building involves the conversion of a 1962 office building into 49 micro-apartments with activated Colfax retail frontage. It also includes a fitness center and secure bike storage. Retail is integrated across both buildings, supporting coffee, food, daily-needs retail, and neighborhood services. Mobility-forward design includes structured and surface parking, ADA-compliant and EV-ready stalls, extensive bike parking, and a transit-oriented Colfax location. The property size is 123,166 square feet.