The Local 422

I used to live here for a few years, so I think I have a lay of the land.

I'll start with the management first as it is more pertinent. They are, at best, unresponsive, and oftentimes completely ignorant. They ignore anything you send them EXCEPT when it comes to renewing your lease. Then they respond instantaneously. Negotiating rent as the market prices go down and there are cheaper units offered in the same building? 10+ emails with no response. Maintenance requests? Some filled in a couple... days (good!) and some take weeks if not months. Requesting parking? Email after email from me, nothing proactive from their end. Getting through to the property manager is a pain, and it makes more sense to go directly to the management group which is never fun.

On top of that, packages are frequently stolen and management doesn't do much about it. I get this is a city and by and large most things are fine, but when Christmas presents are stolen yearly, it becomes a drag to talk to all of the vendors requesting redelivery (only to fear it getting stolen again).

That said, the building and units themselves are nice - modern, good views, centrally located, and reasonably priced. All apartments are pick your poison - this place shouldn't be avoided but just be aware. Read More

The Local 422 is a newer development in the area, having finished up construction this summer. It filled up fast with good reason, the rent is reasonable and the units are freshly finished. The property manager was and continues to be friendly and easy to work with as well.

The real selling point is the view from the rooftop! It's a shared space with patio seating and a small gas fire pit that overlooks the city of Seattle and the waters beyond. I would recommend this apartment to any of my... friends, and I have a hunch any vacancies will be filled by word of mouth as soon as they come available. Read More