The Fire Blocks District

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    Explore our collection of beautifully restored historic buildings in the Fire Blocks District. Each property offers unique character and modern loft-style living.

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    Resident Fitness Center

    All Fire Blocks District residents have private access to our open resident fitness center, conveniently located in the basement of Huffman Lofts. Get your workout in just steps from your front door.

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    The Huffman Lofts
    6 Units Available

    The Huffman Lofts

    113 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

    Named after the Huffman family, whose Huffman Manufacturing Company once called this building home, The Huffman Lofts offers stunning loft-style apartments with original architectural details, soaring ceilings, and modern amenities in the heart of the Fire Blocks District.

    6 Units Available
    Home Telephone
    1 Unit Available

    Home Telephone

    50 E 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402

    Named after the Home Telephone Company that once operated here, this beautifully restored building offers modern loft living with a nod to Dayton's telecommunications history.

    1 Unit Available
    Graphic Arts Lofts
    1 Unit Available

    Graphic Arts Lofts

    130 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

    Located in a beautifully restored building that once housed printing and publishing operations, Graphic Arts Lofts celebrates the artistic heritage of downtown Dayton with stunning loft-style apartments.

    1 Unit Available
    The Elks
    4 Units Available

    The Elks

    120 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

    Originally home to the Elks Lodge, this historic building has been transformed into luxurious loft apartments while preserving its distinctive architectural character and grandeur.

    4 Units Available
    124 Building
    Commercial

    124 Building

    124 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

    124 Building offers 11,502 square feet of Class A office space in the heart of the Fire Blocks District. Featuring unique and creative lofted spaces with open office design, this commercial property provides an unconventional work environment with aggressive tenant incentive packages.

    11,502 sq ft Office Space

    Questions About Living in Downtown Dayton

    Common questions from people comparing lofts in the Fire Blocks District.

    The Fire Blocks District on East Third Street is downtown Dayton's most walkable residential block: restaurants, bars, coffee, and event venues occupy the ground floors of the same historic buildings that hold the loft apartments. Residents can walk to the Dayton Arcade, RiverScape MetroPark, the Oregon District, Day Air Ballpark, and the Victoria Theatre without driving. If you want character — exposed brick, timber columns, factory windows — plus in-unit laundry and a private resident fitness center, the Fire Blocks District is the downtown option built for that.

    The Huffman Lofts, Home Telephone, and The Elks offer two-bedroom lofts in downtown Dayton. The Huffman Janette has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Home Telephone has two-bedroom, one-bathroom layouts, and The Elks Jeff has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms at about 1,004 square feet. Check each building’s available units for current openings.

    The Huffman Lofts has the Horace M. Huffman Jr. studio at about 550 square feet in downtown Dayton. Graphic Arts Lofts also has studio layouts, including a recorded 568-square-foot plan; check the building pages for current availability.

    Published rents for available Fire Blocks District lofts in downtown Dayton range from $1,000 to $1,725 per month. Some available units are listed as Contact for pricing. Check the available-unit list for individual rents and move-in dates.

    Yes, the buildings are pet friendly. Breed, weight, and pet fee details vary, so confirm with the leasing team at (937) 884-2388 before you apply.

    Yes, private-lot parking is available to Fire Blocks District residents in downtown Dayton. Sign a 14-month lease and receive 1 free month plus 3 free months of parking.

    Every apartment includes in-unit washer and dryer, central air and heat, a modern kitchen, and historic details such as exposed brick, original timber, and oversized windows. All residents also get private, secure access to the resident fitness center in the basement of the Huffman Lofts, regardless of which building they live in.

    Use the Schedule a Tour button on any property or unit page to reach the leasing team directly, or call (937) 884-2388. Our office at The Deneau (40 W 4th St) is open Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, with Saturday and after-hours tours by appointment and walk-ins welcome. The team can walk you through application steps, deposits, and move-in timing on the same visit.