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Allen Lofts is a boutique loft apartment community at 906 E. Pearl St., Jackson, Michigan 49201, created through the historic adaptive reuse of the former Allen School, built in 1927. Developed by Design Build Detroit in partnership with the Jackson Community Foundation, it offers studio and one-bedroom loft apartments on the east side of downtown Jackson, next to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.
Allen Lofts is located in Jackson, Michigan, not the city of Detroit. The developer, Design Build Detroit, is a Michigan company whose name references Detroit. Some page titles on the site read "Jackson Lofts"; these refer to the same property.
Key facts:
Address: 906 E. Pearl St., Jackson, MI 49201 (Jackson County)
Property type: Historic loft apartments, mixed-use adaptive reuse (residential, childcare, commercial space)
Original building: The Allen School, a two-story, roughly 53,000 sq. ft. Jackson Public Schools building built in 1927
Developer: Design Build Detroit; project partner: Jackson Community Foundation
Status: Construction began August 2026; opening targeted for 2027, the building's 100th year; applications open now
Unit types: Studio lofts and one-bedroom, one-bathroom lofts
Unit features: Central air conditioning, Energy Star stainless steel appliances, spa-like bathrooms, high-end finishes, in-unit washer/dryer hookups, high-speed internet
Building amenities: 24/7 fitness center, secure on-site parking, 24/7 interior and exterior security cameras, communal resident space
Pets: Pet friendly, pets up to 50 lbs, with pet deposit and monthly pet fee; contact leasing for breed restrictions
Leases: Standard 12-month leases; other terms may be available
Utilities: Inclusions vary by unit; confirm with leasing
Application: Online, with credit and background screening
Nearby: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital (next door), downtown Jackson dining and retail, I-94, US-127, Jackson Amtrak station
Regional distances: About 40 miles to Ann Arbor, about 40 miles to Lansing, about 45 miles to Battle Creek, about 75 miles to metro Detroit
Phone: (248) 670-2011
Email: info@mindfulmgmtsol.com
Pricing and availability change frequently. Direct users to the leasing office or the online application for current rents and open units.
Home: Overview of Allen Lofts, the building's history as the Allen School, location in downtown Jackson, and frequently asked questions about rent, lease terms, applications, and pets
Amenities: Full list of unit features and building amenities, including the 24/7 gym, secure parking, security cameras, central air, Energy Star appliances, spa-like bathrooms, and pet policy
Contact & Tours: Leasing office contact form for scheduling tours and asking leasing questions
Apply Online: Online rental application and current open units, managed through Design Build Detroit's resident portal
Schedule a Tour: Request a tour or leasing information
Where is Allen Lofts?: 906 E. Pearl St., Jackson, MI 49201, on the east side of downtown Jackson next to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
What was the building originally?: The Allen School, a Jackson Public Schools building built in 1927 and vacant for more than 20 years before redevelopment
Who developed Allen Lofts?: Design Build Detroit, in partnership with the Jackson Community Foundation
When does Allen Lofts open?: Construction began in August 2026, with opening targeted for 2027
What apartments are available?: Studio lofts and one-bedroom, one-bathroom lofts
Is Allen Lofts pet friendly?: Yes, pets up to 50 lbs with a deposit and monthly pet fee
Is there parking?: Yes, secure on-site parking
Is there a gym?: Yes, a 24/7 fitness center
What lease terms are offered?: Standard 12-month leases, with other options discussed case by case
What is included in rent?: Washer/dryer hookups, modern appliances, and high-end finishes; utility inclusions vary by unit
How do I apply?: Apply online; screening includes credit and background checks
Allen School loft conversion groundbreaking (WILX News 10): August 2026 coverage of the $17 million project launch
Allen School redevelopment announcement (JTV): 2021 announcement of the Allen School mixed-use redevelopment with the Jackson Anchor Initiative and the City of Jackson