Rafter provides uninterrupted views in all directions to the 283 apartments and penthouses within its dominating 26-story Northeast tower. The commercial space is designed to support the fabric of small retailers, restaurants and bars that already make Northeast home. The retail spaces are filled with light that pours through the floor to ceiling windows. A custom designed glass and steel moveable wall creates a connection with the Rafter lobby and its hundreds of residents. There are more than 1,000 new housing units within three blocks of the site, providing tremendous opportunity for a variety of customer focused tenants. Location The area has long been home to skilled trade workers and innovative thinkers. It is a place with rich history, powerful creative culture, and uplifting social energy. The neighborhood is a dynamic blend of new and longtime-loved restaurants, lively dive bars, local boutiques, and unexpected murals that will stop you in your tracks (if the wild turkeys don’t first). Adjacent to the Mississippi River and miles of riverfront trails, the opportunities are endless for exploring, entertainment and urban adventure.