Location, location! Downtown location makes everything easy to walk to, including grocery store,…read moreperforming arts center & countless restaurants. Secure building w underground parking. Amenities include workout room, party room & guest suites. Quiet, 153-unit building. On-site building mgr M-F; since bringing that role in-house in 2024, service & communication have been excellent.

Everything was great . Dee leasing agent was great location…read moregreat , building great can't wait to move in January 1 coming back home to Seattle from California .

Hello! I've lived at…read moreThe 101 for a number of years, and generally enjoyed the experience. Both Dee and Joe are wonderful people. The complex is no longer livable. A construction site has been erected next door, and the noise and shaking is incredible. It begins, every weekday, at 7:00 a.m. and the beeping/slamming/crashing cannot be drowned out even with earplugs. Just for laughs, I checked the decibel level in my apartment at 8:30 a.m.; with no appliances running and seated at my desk (approximately 15 feet away from a closed sliding-glass door), the decibel meter read a very respectable 70 decibels. For the people who will rush to dispute this review, that's about the sound of a running vacuum or hair dryer. Except, of course, those noises generally don't persist for 8-10 hours per day. Oh, and they don't tend to physically shake the unit, either. I cannot open my sliding glass doors for ventilation because of the dust and smoke from the site -- but that's okay because I'm sure I'm getting plenty of it, even with all the rain, through the ventilation ducts. The unit's balcony might be a selling point, except it's unusable during daylight hours. The property manager was condescending, suggesting to me this long-term construction is part of the landscape. Pillar Properties is unwilling to accept the notion this construction has dramatically impaired my ability to function in the apartment. Meanwhile, I am immunocompromised and quarantined for the duration of the Covid pandemic. Even if I were vaccinated and able to move, the Pillar folks won't discuss an early termination of the lease. So I'm here with the banging and clanging and shaking for eight more months. To the point: Hello, devil. Welcome to hell! (And anyone who's thinking of moving here, know that construction has just begun and won't be completed until 2022 or 2023.)

The best place to live and the best staff!! I've been here 5 months now and truly feel at home. The…read morerooftop lounge is a heavenly view with all the amenities of a brand new, luxury apartment. Having said that, it's the people that make the difference, and the entire staff here is so good to work with and always helpful and accommodating!

I would highly recommend Boardwalk. The building and amenities are five stars alone, but the…read morebuildings staff are amazing. I'm very happy and grateful to be living here.

Joel and Noella are the BEST…read more I worked personally with Joel for years and he was always responsive and professional. Him and Noella always go the extra mile to make sure residents are happy. They are great people! Would definitely recommend Arete to friends and family! Ask for these two in the front office for a seamless experience!

I lived here for a year. Nothing in my corner apartment is worth mentioning. My college…read morerefrigerator leaked all the time, I smelled smoke of all kinds, the walls are so thin i could here my neighbor having sex. The elevas always go down. I found out after I lived here and paid too much and worked my ass off everyday it was also available to those we did. So if you don't work and live off the government this is the place for you!

Inviting, appealing. The only model is the penthouse 3br (more like 2br with tiny office) that is…read morenot on offer for rent. Nice simple clean contemporary designs. quartz countertops in kitchen. This unit is considered premium because of the wine fridge, led bathroom mirrors, & heated toilet seat (not a toto). I would compare to non-premium units and the cost difference, those are small costs for a developer, & given the upscale vibe it is trying for...wouldn't'; that be standard at least in view units?!? Vela is right in heart of Kirkland, nice for walkability but can get noisy / Note: summer traffic into the heart of downtown Kirkland can take quite a bit of time. If you are new to the area, factor another 20 minutes to get there during summer and or festival/busy times. There is a gym and yoga studio, but you are charged a monthly fee on top of your rent, more like if you were a condo owner. As of this week (late October 2023), Tyler says they are about 53% occupied. Note: Privacy. So you want light & views but all blinds go from top to bottom, verses the bottom up, which is what you need at least for your Bedrooms...otherwise, you are in a fishbowl at a busy aquarium & you are the main attraction. Because you do not own, you cannot change this. Parking is extra; One spot per bedroom for about $175 each (while spaces last), small storage options for a similar fee, common area fee can be about $150 as well more or less depending on occupancy & sq footage. Add it up, it becomes quite pricy. Thus, you may end up another $500 on a 2br in charges plus of course your utilities/wifi etc as you would have anywhere. the unit below the one I saw would set you back about $5000 monthly. Asked about who they consider their competition, Tyler said maybe only two developments in Kirkland. I beg to differ, look at Carillon Apartments Residences, more like condos for rent with the western view, upscale remodels, common areas, easier access & more privacy, and most of those do not include extras for parking & common areas. (but always inquire) Also odd that Tyler said they are leases vs rent. Perhaps leasing sounds better to them...and when I asked about the difference he didn't' know. He seemed a bit confused about condo ownership vs renting at a condo in terms of paying for common areas....as a renter at condo or apartment, usually, one does not pay a separate common area, so they need to be very clear about this early on in their pitch Ie total price. It feels a bit less than transparent re: the many fees. The developer is Continental properties. I would LOOK at reviews for Continental Properties (they also own Voda in Kirkland & another one whose name escapes me, but Tyler can tell you). We are slowly exploring options for family. We own in Carillon area and have a long family history of owning condos, homes, apartment buildings and also being renters ourselves of all those types of housing. After the experience and understanding the value, I will be looking elsewhere. Note, all reviews are from people who do not have a yelp presence so feels a bit fake. No photos of their units and no longevity of renting, if indeed they are or become renters. Hopefully CP will do a great job, but my experience didnt feel so clean/clear. Oh yeah, Tyler D. knew the features of the model penthouse that made it premium but then seemed not to know answers to my questions re: the floor and countertop materials. Turned out he did know but was hesitant to share about the vinyl flooring. Given the large footprint they have in our sweet little Kirkland, let's hope the Continental Properties is a good neighbor.

We knew as soon as we walked in and talked with Tyler we had found our new home. We could not walk…read morethe apartments due to the construction but Tyler took videos of the apartments so we could feel comfortable with our choice. He has also been very quick to respond to our questions. That type of above and beyond customer service is so appreciated! We have stopped in on several occasions during the process and have been able to meet Courtney and Katie as well. The place is beautiful but the fact that the team taking care of the residents are so great to work with is a HUGE plus! We are looking forward to moving in and calling Vela home!

This place is nice.i lived here for 12 years. I am a real estate agent around this area. The one…read moreproblem I would have to say is that it is so hard too find parking spots. You have to pay 789 dollars to get your own parking spot.

Maybe it was nice in years past, but we hate it here and can't wait for our lease to expire. 1)…read moreBuilding is unbearably hot in the summer. 2) Keep the toilet plunger handy because you will need it often. 3) Old wiring means tripped fuses to reset very often. 4) Large construction project right next door for years to come means construction noise non-stop. 5) Construction project caused all the restaurants and shops that were next door to close down or move away. All are gone now. 6) The maintenance guy acts crazy. 7) Over priced compared to other newer apartments in the area.

Very nice condos. Great rules and emphasis on security inside the building and in the parking…read moregarbage. Alix is an amazing h manager. Great communications and she is a great help too. Nice parking garage. Amazing location in downtown Kirkland. Great living situation.

Eddie is awesome! He worked on my busted blinds, fixed my shower, and even found a faulty breaker…read morein my electrical panel (when no one else could). He's always prompt and solution oriented - ya know, things you want in a Maintenance Supervisor! I feel really lucky to have lived in a building with such a great on-site team!

From the owner: In the heart of Kirkland's Park Lane pedestrian oasis. Two blocks from sparkling Lake Washington…read more Vibrantly designed living spaces with air conditioning, modern tonal finishes, quartz counters and view decks. Resident 24-hour fitness center, community terraces with BBQs and active neighborhood scene. Viva la Voda!