The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street Opens Short- and Long-Term Rentals Near Tampa’s Water Street Neighborhood

Offers a smart, simple and stylish living option for young professionals, students and travelers; most units feature the expandable Ori Cloud Bed Sofa system

Tampa-based BendinRoad Development, in partnership with Landings Real Estate Group, today announced it has begun leasing short- and long-term rentals at The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street, a new eight-story, 104-unit rental community located near downtown Tampa’s burgeoning Water Street neighborhood.

Seventy-eight units feature the Ori Cloud Bed Sofa, offering a new take on “move-in ready.” The Ori Cloud Bed features a sofa and bed in one technology-powered piece — no need for residents to bring or buy their own. With the touch of a button (or asking a smart speaker), the bed floats up into the ceiling to reveal a living room sofa.

“Not only does this expandable furniture system save renters valuable space, but it also saves them money by eliminating the need to buy both a couch and bed, increasing cost-efficiency,” said Craig Bazarsky of BendinRoad Development. “With thousands of people moving to Tampa every year, The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street will be an option for professionals, students and others who want high-quality new construction at a value-packed price point, without a roommate.

“With The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street, we wanted to create a beautifully finished space designed for efficiency, comfort and style that offered something new and different for residents wanting to live or stay in one of Tampa’s most vibrant neighborhoods,” he added. “The expandable Ori furniture system was one of the best ways to achieve all of those goals.”

Well-versed in the installation and appeal of Ori furniture systems and the construction of high-end multifamily developments is the project’s general contractor, Nicholas & Associates. Nicholas was engaged in early 2025 to bring the project to completion with its Tampa-based team, which also was the GC for NICHE, a 251-unit apartment building in Tampa that delivered in 2023 and features Ori furniture.

Offering 51 long-term rentals comprised of 42 studios and nine one-bedroom apartments with premium finishes, The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street provides a smart, simple and stylish living option in an ideal location close to downtown, Benchmark International Arena, USF Health and other destinations. In addition, 53 fully furnished apartments on floors 2 through 5 are designated for short-term rentals.

Sized from 388 to 542 square feet, apartments at The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street feature luxury vinyl plank flooring, tile bath flooring, stainless ZLINE appliances, quartz counters, soft-close cabinets, solid-core doors, 36-inch vanities, walk-in showers with glass doors, smart thermostats/doors and soundproof windows. Select units have balconies.

Residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities throughout the building, including a fitness center, spa pool and outdoor kitchen with a grilling area, a lobby lounge with kitchenette, bike and scooter storage, coworking space with two private offices and a common work area for 8-10 people, and a secure package room.

“You can change a lot of things about a home, but you can’t change its location – and for us, this building offers one of the best locations in Tampa, just a five-minute walk from Water Street, so residents will have easy access to work, dining, school and more right outside their door,” added Bazarsky.

Nicholas’ other Tampa projects have included Jade at North Hyde Park, a 192-unit luxury apartment with coffee shop that opened in 2022. Other projects in Florida include The Whitt, a 211-unit multifamily apartment community located in Riverview, Fla., near Tampa; and Wekiva Ranch, a 368-unit Class A apartment community on 21.47 acres in Apopka, a rapidly growing suburb of Orlando. Beyond residential, Nicholas is also experienced in construction for commercial, educational, municipal and recreational/athletic projects, emphasizing a personal approach, strong project management and on-time completions.

“Partnering with Nicholas has helped us bring our vision to life,” Bazarsky said.

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street is served by several bus routes as well as Tampa’s tram system and is minutes from the Roy Selmon Expressway. For more information about leasing, please visit www.801whiting.com or call 813-763-8852.