The Brown Building isn’t just another Downtown Austin condo, it’s also in the National Register of Historic Places. That’s good news for condominium owners as, with that designation, come significant tax breaks. In Texas, where there is no income tax and property taxes are fairly high, this can manifest in a significant financial break for residents.
The units have a particular urban feel. Much of the original office building charm was retained when the building was converted to condominiums in 1998. Units have the original terrazzo floors, exposed concrete ceilings and ductwork and, in the case of some floor plans, original bathroom tiles.
More than with any other building in Downtown Austin, I find that people know instantly if it’s for them. I imagine it may be a sense of the history. For more information, see my Downtown Austin’s Historic Brown Building blog.
