More Than an Apartment — It’s a Scene
The Alton isn’t just another luxury apartment in Dallas. Situated at 2929 Oak Lawn Avenue, this 296-unit community was built from the ground up on a former Office Depot site — transformed by NADG into the dominant residential offering in one of the city’s most desirable submarkets.
What makes The Alton genuinely different is what happens after you move in. The building features a 3rd-story Contemporary Club and a 7th-story lounge with skydeck — residents describe a social atmosphere that feels more like a members-only jazz club than a typical apartment amenity floor. Two elevated pool courtyards connect to an outdoor bar and lounge, creating a resort-within-a-residence energy that most Dallas buildings simply don’t have.
The Building at a Glance
- Address: 2929 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
- Units: 296 apartments — studios, 1BR, 2BR, and penthouses
- Retail: 6,250 SF of ground-floor retail
- Ceilings: 10’ to 12’ throughout
- Developer: NADG (North American Development Group)
- Neighborhood: Oak Lawn / Turtle Creek
The Social Club & Jazz Lounge
The heart of The Alton is its social programming. The Contemporary Club on the 3rd floor serves as the community’s social hub — think curated events, live music nights, and a jazz-lounge atmosphere that draws residents out of their units and into a genuine neighborhood within the building. The space is designed with warm lighting, plush seating, and a bar-inspired layout.
Upstairs, the 7th-floor lounge and skydeck offer panoramic views of the Dallas skyline — a quieter retreat with co-working space during the day and cocktail-hour energy in the evenings. It’s the kind of amenity that turns a building into a community.
Amenities Worth Knowing About
- Resort-style pool and sundeck with poolside cabanas
- Tranquil secondary pool — a quieter alternative
- Two elevated pool courtyards connected to an outdoor bar and lounge
- State-of-the-art fitness centers with Echelon interactive fitness
- Dog run and dog wash station
- Co-working space and business center
- Luxor package locker system
- Garage parking with reserved options
Inside units: stainless steel appliances with gas ranges, quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, wine fridges, walk-in closets, keyless entry, pendant lighting, and washers/dryers in every home.
The Neighborhood: Oak Lawn’s Sweet Spot
The Alton sits at the intersection of Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek — one of the most walkable, restaurant-dense, and culturally active corners of Dallas:
- Turtle Creek Park — lush trails and the koi pond, steps away
- The Katy Trail — Dallas’s premier running and biking path, minutes from your door
- Cedar Springs — dining, nightlife, and local shops
- Knox-Henderson — a short drive to boutiques and brunch spots
- Highland Park Village — upscale shopping just south
- Old Parkland — Dallas’s most exclusive corporate campus is right next door (more on that below)
- Dallas North Tollway access — Oak Lawn exit ramps put you on the tollway in seconds
Old Parkland: Your Neighbor’s Office
One of the most interesting aspects of living at The Alton is its proximity to Old Parkland — a $300M+ campus of Jeffersonian-style office buildings that serves as the unofficial headquarters for some of Dallas’s wealthiest family offices, hedge funds, and private equity firms. Citadel, Kyle Bass’s Hayman Capital, and dozens of other high-net-worth operations call Old Parkland home.
For professionals working on that campus — or doing business with the people who do — The Alton offers an unbeatable commute: walk across the street.
Move-Day Logistics at The Alton
Like most modern luxury mid-rises, The Alton has building protocols that need to be followed:
- Elevator reservations — freight elevator time must be booked through management
- Loading and parking access — garage entry, staging areas, and time windows need to be coordinated
- Common area protection — floor runners, elevator pads, and door frame guards are expected
- COI (Certificate of Insurance) — must be on file before move day
- Coordination with management — we handle all of this so you don’t have to
Penthouses and upper-floor units require extra planning — 12-foot ceilings mean taller furniture, and some pieces need creative maneuvering through hallways and elevators.
Why Residents Choose Stonebriar
Our office in luxury movers Turtle Creek is minutes from The Alton. We know the Oak Lawn corridor, we’ve moved into buildings on every block, and we handle the logistics — elevator reservations, building coordination, common area protection — before you even think about them. As one of the most experienced moving companies in Dallas, we make it seamless.
Tyler Edwards, the owner, leads every move personally. No subcontractors. No middlemen. Just a tight crew that treats every piece with white-glove care.
Planning a Move at The Alton?
Call or text us. We’ll walk through your building’s logistics, give you an honest price, and make move day seamless.