Portofino Apartments to open on West 34th Street in July | Lubbock Online
Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances have been installed in the first Portofino Apartments on 34th Street, just west of Milwaukee Avenue, before the grand opening July 19 . Sara Fierro, director of operations for Asken Properties , said five buildings are scheduled to open for residents to begin moving in July 15. The clubhouse, a 3,500-square-foot building, will also be ready for the office staff to move in by that time. Up to and through the grand opening event , those who sign a lease at Portofino will be given a free iPad Mini , Fierro said. Door prizes will also be given out during the grand opening event July 19 in the Portofino clubhouse. In December, she hopes 210 apartments will be ready for rental. “We’re opening up five buildings July 15 , which is about 35 apartments. But every two weeks after that, we’ll keep opening up another couple of buildings,” Fierro said. Units in Portofino won’t be the cheapest in town, Fierro said, but she believes they are compe...