About the St. Regis
Our History
The builder of the St. Regis Apartments in St. Louis, Claude Elliott Vrooman, was inspired by the elegance of the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. He incorporated many decorative and modern engineering features from its Manhattan namesake into his luxury St. Louis building. The building permit for the St. Regis was issued in 1908.
The St. Regis remained as luxury rental accommodations for prominent, well-to-do St. Louisans until 1951, when the tenants were given the option of purchasing their apartments in the building, rather than have it sold to a developer who planned to divide each unit into two units. Thus, each tenant became the owner of one forty-eighth of the building, receiving a share of stock and the right to occupy their own apartment. The ownership structure, known as a cooperative, remains the ownership structure today.
For more information: a book by Sally S. Ward, “The St. Regis in St. Louis: 100 Years of Gracious Living” can be purchased: sallyward620@gmail.com.
St. Regis Apartments
The St. Regis is comprised of three building wings (4944 Lindell, 4950 Lindell and 4954 Lindell),. Within each wing (court), there are eight floors. Two 2700-square foot apartments are on each floor, with solid concrete between floors, offering privacy, good fire protection and sound proofing. There are a total of 48 apartments.
The original design included three basic floor plans, many of which have been modified over the years through renovations by different owners. Originally featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, some units had their floor plans reconfigured to include large walk-in closets, offices, libraries, or additional bathrooms. Most of the apartments continue to feature the original detailed millwork, beautiful hardwood floors, beam ceilings, a 16 x 9 formal entry hall, elegant fireplace, and a large living room with two bay windows. The 8th floor units do not have bay windows, but they do have the capability of having wood-burning fireplaces.
Take a look at a few St. Regis apartments for ideas and inspiration!
Original floor plans
What do St. Regis residents love about living here?
“Living at the St. Regis offers the best of the vibrant Central West End lifestyle including a premier location adjacent to Forest Park, spacious accommodations in a premier historic building, and a diverse mix of residents who truly appreciate this sophisticated and iconic landmark.”
— Kevin
“We have a perfect space for entertaining, with plenty of room for dinner parties, family gatherings, and even our large holiday party.”
- Kay
“Being within easy walking distance of so many restaurants and bars means I rarely have to cook if I’m not in the mood (which is always).”
— Pam
“I love the proximity to the library, movie theater, grocery stores and dining. There isn’t a better location in St. Louis”
— Janice
“Location, location, location! In so many ways we live at the intersection of Main and Main.”
- John
“I love living at the St. Regis because of the spaciousness of the apartments and the sturdy, sound-proof construction of the building. The large rooms have high ceilings and large windows in every room that let in lots of light.”
— Anne
