A former rest home in the vicinity of downtown Albuquerque could get a new life as an apartment complex.
Plans have been announced for the repurposing of what used to be the St. Mary’s Assisted Living facility on a less than 1-acre site at 205 7th Street NW.
The two-story, nearly 14,700 square foot brick building belongs to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
Built with a modern design and opened in the spring of 1955, the structure housed a Sisters of Charity Convent before becoming an assisted living facility.
Now Albuquerque businessman and architect Mark Baker has announced plans to convert the structure into a small apartment complex with 14 market rate units.
To be called The Villa, the new complex will include washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops.
Project designer is Baker’s own Baker Architecture + Design.
Work on the building could begin later this year, with a rough summer 2022 completion date.
By Garry Boulard
