New 33-floor tower coming to Rainey Street district
Natiivo Austin
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Natiivo Austin, a 33-floor, 249-unit building slated for 48 East Ave., Austin, in the Rainey Street district, will open in September 2021. Instead of offering hotel rooms by the night, the new facility will instead offer multifamily residences for purchase. Buyers will then have the option to list the units on homesharing platform Airbnb. 888-267-6353. www.natiivoaustin.com
By Jack Flagler
Jack is the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Central Austin and Southwest Austin editions. He began his career as a sports reporter in Massachusetts and North Carolina before moving to Austin in 2018. He grew up in Maine and graduated from Boston University, but prefers tacos al pastor to lobster rolls. You can get in touch at jflagler@communityimpact.com
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