Real Estate
Conversion Limits Get a Second Look
What seemed dead a few weeks ago is being given a second chance. The Senate has attached the condo conversion bill to another affordable housing measure. If passed, it will go into House-Senate reconciliation as the House’s version of the affordable housing measure does not include the conversion bill. Continue reading the rest of my…
Tribeca Condos – Lower Queen Anne
The Tribeca is an urban, stylish condominium complex in Lower Queen Anne at 17 W. Mercer Street. Completed in 2003, Tribeca is a great mixed-use concrete and steel low-rise. At street level are several businesses including a Safeway, Taco Del Mar and Subway. Above, are 51 swanky one-bedroom, two-bedroom and two- & three-bedroom townhomes. There…
Trace Lofts Informational Forum
Trace Lofts will be holding an informational forum for those interested in learning more about the project. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A session with the project team (developer, ek Group, architect, interior designer and the creator of the Gun Club. When: Wednesday, March 28th Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM…
Veer Penthouse – South Lake Union district
The Veer Loft’s only Penthouse is now available. Veer is one of Vulcan’s current projects transforming the South Lake Union district, set to emulate the Portland’s popular Pearl District. Listed at $925,000, the penthouse, situated in the Southwest corner, is a spacious 1,354 sq ft of open living space and features: 16′ floor-to-ceiling windows with…
A million bucks for a 1-bedroom
Ok, so it’s in Ka’anapali, Maui. Received an email announcing the final release of the Honua Kai condominiums, part of a mega resort project. I’m amazed with Seattle prices, but this is something else: One bedrooms from $695,000 One + Den from $1.05 Million Two bedrooms from $1.325 Million Three bedrooms from $2.4 Million It’s…
Espresso Vivace to Anchor Brix Retail
Brix announce today that Espresso Vivace will move its flagship store to Brix, becoming its anchor retail tenant. The new flagship Espresso Vivace Roasteria at Brix, which will take the place of the Denny Way Roasteria, is expected to take the art of coffee a step further – into the design of the coffee bar…
AVA Condos – Downtown Seattle
Please see our AVA Condo Preview and Reservation events post. First Look – Ava Condominium The newest project from Urban Condominiums is AVA. Formerly known as 8th & Pine, AVA will be the newest hotel / condo project to grace the Seattle skyline following on the heels of 2200, Olive8, Madison Tower, The Four Seasons,…
Twisted @ 2nd & Pike
Related Post: 2nd & Pike Update Interesting concept from the new architect for 2nd & Pike. My guess, the angled upper levels will provide more SW and NW view units, though it’s hard to discern direction based on these early mock-ups. Unfortunately, the street & lower-level portion are less than impressive. Click here to view…
Friday Odds and Ends
Landes Condo Tango: I noticed the Landes disappeared from the Williams-Marketing website but knew the project was moving forward. So, I contacted the developer to get the scoop. Presently, the developer is undecided whether to market the project as apartments or condos, though they are constructing units with condo-grade finishes. A decision is expected to…
First Look – The Nord Condos
Work is continuing on the conversion of the Nord Hotel/Apartments in the heart of Pioneer Square at 312 1st Ave S. When complete, the low-rise vintage brick building will house just seven affordable condominium homes. The studio and two-bedroom units will range from 379 to 792 sq ft. The Nord is expected to begin pre-sales…
