Vibe Apartments

The unit I rented has nice appliances and fits squarely into what I'd call a luxury apartment. The building is in a pretty good location. It's walkable to all the normal things you'd expect from a city including good bars, coffee shops, a grocery store, and the Burke Gillman Trail which runs along the water out to Gasworks Park. Also, the building's rooftop is awesome.
Now onto the negatives. This building sees routine break-ins, which the management is aware of, and yet nothing is being done to… secure the building. The most recent break-in happened a few months ago and resulted in me having several hundred dollars worth of packages stolen from the lobby (the building does not have a proper package room so all packages are placed in the lobby). The culprit was caught on camera and was easily identifiable. The building manager refused to file a police report on this incident despite this evidence he had saying "there's nothing the police would be able to do". I was not offered compensation for the stolen packages and I was informed by the building manager that the building owner(s) have refused to take any steps to secure the building. This would have involved investing in a package locker or a proper package room, or even leaving packages in the stairwell which adds an additional keyfob barrier. It should be noted that the trash room is more secure than where packages are kept (2 separate keyfob doors protect the trash room vs 1 protecting the lobby). What's worse is that the building manager never sent out correspondence to all the residents about the most recent break-in. The only reason I found out about it was because I reached out to him after failing to find my packages in the lobby, so it's unclear the total number of break-ins we've had. The incompetence of building management and their failure to take responsibility for security matters in the building is the largest driving factor for me deciding to move elsewhere.
Another consideration about this building is the parking situation. The building has a tiny parking garage and most residents have to street park. On the bright side, a Seattle street parking permit is only around $60 for two years, but finding a parking spot on the street is a hassle. This area is very popular with very few parking garages so it's not uncommon for me to be forced to park multiple blocks away from my apartment, especially when coming home on a Friday/Saturday night. Read More

I lived at Vibe for about 1 and half years.
It was fun and nice.
Property management is nice and responding. Jessica is easy to chat with and helpful.
I liked this place.
Neighbors are nice and friendly.
Property is always kept very clean and tidy.

I moved to the Vibe a little over a year ago. There is no pet rent (yay) and I wanted to get a dog. I live in a studio with a pleasant layout, it has high ceilings to give the feeling of more space. My unit has blonde vinyl wood flooring which is lovely. Unit maintenance issues are dealt with promptly. Appliances include full w/d that stack. The neighborhood is a mix of businesses and various housing. There are a lot of friendly folks in the building and in the neighborhood. The location… is very good and is close to bus lines and has nearby Zipcars to rent. I usually feel safe even walking the dog at night. But property crime is rampant in Seattle. A lot of extra security measures have been put into place at the Vibe and still occasionally people get in that are not supposed to. Despite how lovely the flooring is it is textured and hard to keep clean plus it scratches somewhat easily. The bathroom does not provide a hand towel fixture and the tub/shower insert is completely smooth with no grab bars or ledges other than the tub ring to store shampoo or soap. Overall I have enjoyed living here and would recommend it to a friend. Read More

The Vibe is a sparkly new building in the heart of Fremont. It's a very hip neighborhood where you can walk to clubs, restaurants, shops, and PCC. On Sundays, you can enjoy the Fremont market. And of course, there are annual festivities like the Solstice Parade and Oktoberfest. You can watch the Lake Union fireworks from the rooftop on the 4th. The bus stops for downtown and Ballard are both a few steps away. You are literally in the center of the action, and you don't need a car.
The manager,… Jessica, is very professional, thoughtful, and always willing to go the extra mile. Since it's a new building, I haven't really had any issues, but the two times I have called she or Monica responded promptly. Unlike other places I've lived, the management team doesn't try to insert themselves into their tenants' personal lives with stupid cake socials or taking sides in roommate disputes. They provide snacks and refreshments for the Solstice Parade, and extra security during events.
The apartments have laminate flooring (which is awesome because carpet is always gross), sturdy cabinetry, quartz countertops, and washer-dryers. I've never heard my neighbors through the walls, but occasionally hear the people upstairs (especially when they wear shoes). The design is modern and neat.
There have been a few breakin attempts, but as far as I know, nobody has gotten into the apartments. Packages and bikes have been stolen, but Jessica installed cameras, barriers, and security locks as deterrents. She always follows up with email reminders to us that we shouldn't let people we don't know into the building. You could get a mailbox at the UPS Store down the street and keep your bike in your apartment. This just comes from city life, and you'll have these problems in any urban building without a 24/7 doorman (for which you have to pay through the nose).
For the most part, the building is fairly quiet. There are no loud parties and the quiet hours are strictly enforced. There is of course some noise from the clubs on Fridays and Saturdays and during festivals, which one should expect when living in the Center of the Universe. But I'm a light sleeper and don't have a problem unless there's a festival. If you want complete peace, move back to the 'burbs and spend half your days commuting. Read More