The Kennedy Building

Pros: Safe, nice view of Seattle downtown, quiet, responsive management Cons: More expensive rent according to the market, not proper trash removal My unit in 5th floor is so nice, spacy, and quiet with a nice view of downtown. The base pay is $2851. Since my credit score was not good, I had to pay one month rent for deposit (400 bucks was advertised for high credit score applicants). Other fees that I'm paying are water charge about 60-100, trash charge 63, package locker rent 15, pet rent 75, standard parking 260$. So, be prepaid for +600$ on your base rent fee. The worst part is about trash removal cause there is no removal on Fridays and Saturdays, and major holidays, as well.

Honestly, I have not had many issues here and when I have, they’re fixed very promptly. It’s very quiet and everyone in the building is friendly. I feel safe inside the apt. There’s security. The rooftop has the best view that includes the needle, the water, and a clear shot of Rainier. It’s a huge space. The gym and amenities remain clean. It’s in walking distance of UW campus (great for dog walks), and a million restaurants, coffee shops, bars, you name it. The only issue I’ve had are packages have been stolen when not put in a locker or if too large and must be left out. This has happened to be 4 times in the course of just 2 months short of one year living here. The building manager is the homie.