Comments on: 200 West Highland Update

By: Starr

Starr — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:28:54 +0000

Um… What’s the deal with this place? I thought you all were planning on it being ready for the fall. It looks like you are not even close. Is there any updated information about this building?

By: uptown

uptown — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:25:38 +0000

Michael,

The building that was replaced had major problems; the east brick wall was actually buckling out. As it was only a brick exterior, they probably would have had to strip the most of the brick off to make repairs. That would have been on top of the cost of updating a 70 year old interior (doorways, hallways not wide enough for code; plaster-on-lath failing; etc…).

The renters could have bought and gone coop if they hade wanted to…it sold for a song compared to today’s prices.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:17:56 +0000

Their website states their love for “cherished landmark buildings”.

What a crock of shit. There was a gorgeous apartment building on that site from the early 20th century. It was torn down so that Queen Anne could become even more exclusive to the rich. My friend lived there and it was such a beautiful place. Now we have one less cherished landmark building and one more over priced condo.

Great job Seattle!

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:59:10 +0000

If only I had the money. uuuggghh!~! Such is life. I would love to live here, good transit, good neighborhood, good views!! The list goes on!