Comments on: Rolling Street Flats converts to apartments

By: Olive 8 Condo Redux - downtown Seattle | The Seattle Condo Blog

Olive 8 Condo Redux - downtown Seattle | The Seattle Condo Blog — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:35:58 +0000

[...] above. A white knight could emerge to save the Volta project on First and Bell and buildings like Rollin Street Flats in South Lake Union can easily reconvert to condos, but unlikely given the current rental [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:45:22 +0000

As a resident at Rollin Street I must say, not ready to buy – I made out well in the conversion. I got what I wanted in the end. The flats are AMAZING, very open and with great views. If you get a chance to stop in and check out the units, you will be very happy!

By: Miser

Miser — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:57:14 +0000

Hmm.. didn’t realize there was a stigma with renting a condo.. something to keep in mind i suppose.

Olivian pictures didn’t impress me much given the price, but maybe it would be different seeing it in person.

I liked Olive 8 when I went to the open house, hopefully a 1BR lease will open up which i can consider.

Cristalla unit on a higher floor seems perfect, screw what other people think!

By: Benny

Benny — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:42:23 +0000

Cristalla is right in the thick of Belltown. It’s great if you are OK with all that entails (street noise on lower floors, homeless on 2nd ave). The other downside at Cristalla is that you are a renter in a condominium building, which tends to be looked down on.

The amenities at Olivian look pretty incredible. I like that location because it’s quieter but also close to shopping and good restaurants without all the Belltown craziness.

Rollins will be nice in a few years but it’s dead out in SLU now.

By: Miser

Miser — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:39:53 +0000

klt2,

appreciate the response. that’s what I was leaning towards.

I love the energy of the Market during the day and Belltown at night. It seems SLU is a little isolated from all that. Plus the prices at the Olivian & Rollin seem a bit elevated compared to Cristalla. My impression is that Cristalla is comparable in “luxury” (although different styles) than Olivian & Rollin but at a cheaper price..

Ok Cristalla it is. now if only i can find a 1br for 7/1..

By: klt2

klt2 — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:40:04 +0000

If I were young and single, I would definitely pick Cristalla for the location. It is close to Belltown restaurants and night life, the Market and the waterfront. Rollins in in South Lake Union which is a few years away from being a “great” neighborhood. Not that much there yet. Olivian is in more of a business district. Keep in mind, each of these places are 5 to 15 minute walks from each other. You will enjoy living in downtown Seattle.

By: Miser

Miser — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:03:59 +0000

Thanks for the input Ben.

Unfortunately I won’t be able to visit any of these places before I move next month so I’ll just have to rely on pictures and any personal reviews I can find. I sort of like the industrial, artsy look of Rollin although wish I couold see it in person.

As a young, single male I’d be interested in any opinions of the location differences for these buildings. I’m not that familiar with Seattle.

By: Ben Kakimoto

Ben Kakimoto — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:58:22 +0000

Rollin Street’s leasing office is open and located within the building, so people can now tour the units. Their one-bedrooms start from $1,750/mo. The most notable difference between the three is location. Cristalla (and I suspect Olivian) has a more finished, refined style, where Rollin Street is a bit more industrial with exposed concrete and ducts.

By: Miser

Miser — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:37:53 +0000

Anyone able to tour these flats? I am looing for a 1BR. Anyone have an opinion on whether they’d live at Rollin St, Olivian, or instead one of the condo rentals at Cristalla?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:37:16 +0000

Last I heard, Escala was around 30%. At that level, it’d be hard to get an exemption.

I wouldn’t be shocked if they went apartments. Now would be a good time to make that decision. At least now they could scale back the finishes to save a little money.