Mera

Exceptional living in an enjoyable, naturally beautiful part of the city!

location: best in slu, right by the lake and close enough to the city. the lake view is awesome if in northward-facing unit (or from the rooftop)

quality: generally solid, though some problems with the hvac, main lock, fridge, and misaligned balcony door. microwave also really sucks. thankfully, maintenance team is quick to resolve issues

staff: very professional, responsive, and effective. occasional turnover, but all have been great to work with

systems: modern! easy-to-use app and portal… for things like rent, maintenance requests, or package notifications. unit doors use keyfob, which can be pretty handy

noise: thick walls and windows, so generally very quiet (at least if facing north). periodic hallway noise

odors: weird callout, but the ventilation in the unit can be bad. smells from cooking or whatever seem to linger, and sometimes get odors from other units depending on airflow

security: pretty good, requires keyfob to enter and to go to specific floors. packages are put into lockers. there's on-call security service too

parking: assigned spots (premium for non-compact), and has ev option. parking is painful if using car without modern sensors and cameras. the spaces are small and cramped, especially if fatass suv or sedans are adjacent. if a good non-compact space is open, it is worth it to pay the extra cash and reserve

amenities: awesome rooftop deck, and mera also has bike/kayak storage and an adequate gym

cost: $$$$ Read More

Mera is conveniently located in the office park of South Lake Union. There are many restaurants and bars that are within walking distance. Beautiful South Lake Union park is across the street. If you do not mind the loud traffic noise from Mercer Street that keeps you awake and tired, being harassed by homeless people in front of your apartment, and occasional grease leak into your valuables which does not get cleaned and of which damage not compensated after 6 weeks, you will enjoy living here… . Staff is courteous albeit slow at addressing your need. Read More

My experience at MERA has been very pleasant - a gorgeous location, clean environment, very responsive and courteous staff and prompt responses to maintenance requests.