From Dr. Samudragupta Bora’s apartment home in One University Circle, he can step out on one of two balconies and take in an uninterrupted view across Wade Oval to the Cleveland Museum of Art, and from another vantage point, Lake Erie sunsets.
Dr. Bora is now founding director of Health Services Research Center at University Hospitals. He has lived across the States and all over the world. Dr. Bora maintains a gallery wall of all the places he has lived. Dr. Bora could move to any Cleveland community. At One University Circle, Dr. Bora found diversity, proximity to dining and the arts, a welcoming community and shared interests.
Developer Mitchell Schneider, founder and executive chairman of First Interstate Properties, says the property is about “embracing the eds, meds, culture and transportation” available in the Circle. One University Circle marked a milestone in 2018 as the first high rise in the district in 40 years.
Aside from serving those who work in the Circle or close by, the property accommodates a growing market sector of suburban dwellers who might consider selling their home for an urban, culture-centered lifestyle.
Suites are about 20% larger than comparable apartment homes, ranging from 600-square-foot studios to homes topping 2,000. Property Manager Shana Centra says apartments, overall, are about 200 square feet more than similar properties.
Schneider says, “Because of the institutional life around it, we wanted the building to match the Circle’s offerings while offering a healthy place to live that supports a holistic lifestyle.”
A Connected Community
Mackenzie Persits wasn’t so sure about transferring from New York City to Cleveland for her husband’s internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic. But in 2021, Persits says pandemic life in a tiny studio was closing in on them. She is a visual content director for the New York Post, now working remotely.
The Persits moved to One University Circle sight unseen after a Zoom tour. Two days after unloading boxes, they adopted a Chocolate Lab. Now they also have a 16-month-old who loves strolls around the neighborhood. The couple often stops into nearby L’Albatros for French cuisine and brings the whole family (four-footed friend included) to the Brew Dog patio. Cent’s Pizza is also a favorite.
At home, they grill out at One University Circle weekly, relax poolside by the cabanas — and sometimes Persits works from the rooftop. “We love that they host regular activities,” she says, relating that the social environment has naturally led to new friends.
Whole Life Living
One University Circle was designed to enhance overall wellbeing. Windows are operable, allowing fresh air to flow indoors. Most units have at least one balcony. One University Circle is LEED Silver certified.
“The amount of glass in the building allows for natural light and exposure to the outdoors,” Developer Mitchell Schneider adds.
The fitness center and wellness studio will be complemented by a spa, which will feature a sauna and cold showers. Planned professional instructed classes are in the works in the 2800-square-foot fitness center, which is open 24/7. With health-and-wellness amenities, plus an amenity deck and pool, residents can carve out important self-care time without the hassle of leaving home.
