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Onni South Lake Union

3.6 (72 reviews)
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Onni SLU offers undeniable appeal with its top-notch amenities, stylish design, and central location. However, discrepancies between initial impressions and practical living experiences, particularly regarding construction quality, insulation, foul odors, appliances, and hot water, warrant careful consideration. Weigh the pros and cons closely to determine if Onni SLU will be your luxurious downtown oasis or a squalor of affliction. I've lived in 2 units (both Skyhomes) at Onni SLU, and my dad also lives at Onni SLU. PROS: Unrivaled Amenities: Steam rooms, saunas, pools, gym, and more - Onni SLU truly sets the bar for downtown amenities. Prepare to be impressed! Stunning Design: From sleek units to beautifully appointed amenity spaces, Onni SLU delivers on aesthetic appeal. Check out the photos for a glimpse of the luxurious experience. Immaculately Clean: Onni SLU takes pride in keeping its common areas spotless. Friendly Staff: From the leasing office to maintenance to front desk staff, you'll encounter a welcoming and friendly team. Special call-outs to Ben (maintenance) and Ken (leasing). Resort Vibe: Particularly in Fairview tower (which has all the amenities), Onni SLU exudes a luxurious, vacation-like atmosphere. Relax and recharge amidst stunning surroundings. Vibrant Location: SLU offers a clean and central downtown experience, perfect for those who thrive on city life. CONS: Appliance Woes: While stylish, the appliances are the worst I've encountered in any luxury apartment or house. Temperature inconsistency in fridges and freezers leads to loss of food quality & food spoilage, and range/oven design/performance falls short of expectations. This appears to be a consistent issue across all apartments. Note the washer/dryer are great. Interior Insulation: Noise inside and between apartments is a problem - one I've never encountered in any prior luxury apartment. Skyhomes lack interior wall insulation, allowing noise to travel freely within apartments. I can hear neighbors moving their chairs or walking around daily, but I've never heard music except coming in through a window. Severity varies by apartment. Construction Concerns: Encountered many "soft" electrical breakers needing replaced, water leaks, falling light fixtures, cabinet doors that didn't close flush, AC can't get as cold as I'd like, and foul odors (sewage, then something else). They went cheap on the low voltage wiring, making me wonder what corners might have been cut that I don't see. Also, some doors don't "fit". In my first unit, I had to have the door to the patio repaired many times since it would scrape and sometimes not open. These issues vary greatly by apartment. Unpredictable Hot Water: Hot showers are not guaranteed! Prepare for daily cold spells at any time, especially before 10am, but only for select apartment homes (will you be one of the lucky ones?) It appears most but not all apartments have this issue. Safety Concerns: I left my apartment without my FOB and asked to be let back in. I was able to get assistance right away from concierge in the lobby, which I appreciated. But the only verification performed that I should be allowed in was to confirm my unit number and last name. No ID check in advance, no requirement to show an ID once they unlocked the door, no photo in their system to confirm it was me, etc. I think it's only a matter of time until a bad actor exploits this - and I just hope nobody's home when it happens. Follow-Up Frustrations: While friendly, staff often require repeated communication to resolve issues. Be prepared for delays and for balls to get dropped. Noise Exposure: Prepare for significant noise, especially in units facing Denny or Fairview, from sirens and ongoing construction. Shifting Security Approach: While the previous security team, led by Josh and his brother, were personable and highly trained, the new security team seems to focus exclusively on draconian rule enforcement, occasionally enforcing rules that conflict with posted signage. Gaps in Intention & Attention to Detail: This is a general theme for Onni SLU in its design, construction, and operation. Why not 2 stars? Management allowed my transferring apartments due to foul odors keeping me up at night in my first unit. I felt the entire leasing staff, the turn-over crew, and maintenance really came together on the transfer. And they didn't try to "stick it to me" with security deposit deductions for ordinary wear and tear on my first unit, etc. Finally, maintenance has gotten better during my time with Onni. They used to be all about speed, often closing work orders without fixing the issue, but they have struck a better balance in recent months. And they even went above and beyond to resolve issues in my second unit that I considered out-of-scope, which I appreciated. Why not 4 stars? Too many severe CONs. There are better options in the area unless amenities are your top priority.

John K.

Here's a quick review for Onni Properties in South Lake Union: "I've been a resident at Onni Properties since day two of their opening on May 2nd and am the longest-tenured member who is still actively living at this property. Unfortunately, the quality and management have severely declined over time. Just take a look at the state of the dog park, which continues to be neglected. If you're considering moving here, I'd think twice. What started with great promise has now become an experience filled with frustration and a lack of proper upkeep." Let me know if you'd like to add more details!

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Kseniia at the front desk at Onni is awesome. She is friendly, prompt and always available to help.

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Amanda isn't hospitable at all. Consistently harassed my guests and I. If you run into her beware for an unpleasant experience.

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Beautiful property. Somewhat responsive staff. Prices are atrocious. Walkability is okay. The cafe…read moreNextdoor is convenient and yummy. Gorgeous interiors and great facility management.

I'm leaving this review as a heads up for any future tenants. For reference, I've lived here for…read morealmost three years. Overall, it's been a good experience but there are so many things that make this place not worth the price tag. Pros: Location- Great spot and walkable to so much. Tenants- good people and high probability of making friends. Young professionals, dog lovers Thick walls: I rarely hear my neighbors -- very, very rare. Aesthetics: the apartments themselves look really nice Washer/dryer: in unit and actually good quality. I've had some awful laundry units in apartments but these are legit and work well. Cons: Break ins: I am not exaggerating when I say tenants are constantly getting their bikes stolen, it's a monthly occurrence at least. (Theres bike storage in the garage for tenants ) Storage in the apartment: it's crazy how much planning did not go into the actual apartment. For example: my pantry is a closet that has zero shelves....my bedroom closet didn't have a full hanger rack when I moved in. Little things that make zero sense. Some kitchens barely have a drawer for silverware. Things that you may not notice while doing a walk thru but notice once you move in. No AC or ventilation: this is common in Seattle, I get it but please pay attention to what direction your apartment faces. I face west and live in a loft. Heat rises. It is miserable hot. It can be 70 degrees outside but 78 inside because of the lack of airflow. Even with an AC unit (these help but you better keep all the shades down and keep it running ALLLL day/night - plus depending on your setup, you may have to move furniture around to use an AC unit) The complex has AC units available to rent ... it isn't even that hot yet and it's already hard to get my bedroom (upstairs) under 72 degrees by 9pm. The complex should offer free AC units with how hot these apartments get. When it's nice/window season, you may not want to open your window because of how loud the road is. Even on the 4th floor, if you leave your balcony door/windows open, you will wake up from traffic/buses/people on 24th and 65th. It's not quiet...at all. Amenities: these have gotten better but still not great compared to what you can get at other places. They have done some work on the rooftop but it's still just fine. No gym, TVs aren't great, etc. The building itself needs new carpet/fresh paint on the walls. Look at the stairwells. Yes, I'm being picky but for the price, it should look better. As a whole, these apartments are fine but overpriced for what they are. You are paying for location and a "good looking" apartment. For the price, they should come with AC units, have more amenities, and updates in the actual building. Management and maintenance are good, I haven't had any issues there. This review isn't meant to bash BPL but give future residents a heads up and an honest expectation of what it's like to live here. I wouldn't choose an East (am sun) or West (pm sun) facing loft apartment. Seriously, too hot. I bet south facing is your best bet (less busy road, no direct sun). Lofts are cute but I'd suggest a flat. Hope this helps!

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Chooksty lives in this apartment, so I frequent here as a guest. I got broken into while here on…read morethe side street and oftentimes have homeless population peering into my car. Get a guess visitor parking pass while you are here, but watch for the structure as it is really tight in height when you enter and has sharp turns. I hate that the front desk closes early because I feel like a lot of people line up with questions and concerns only to see that no one is there to help. anyway, here is a picture of my brother and chooksty's friend for the lit rooftop party that this apartment held

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I am not even sure where to begin in this review, so I will start with Sonya who is the property…read moremanager. She is highly responsive, kind, incredibly competent, and has excellent communication skills. She is engaged and efficient. She is also flexible, reasonable, and sees the solution that would best serve all parties. We all love her. The property itself is new and modern and is perfectly located. There is a Safeway on the same block and E Madison is one block away as well as 23rd so it offers major bus lines in all directions. It is far enough away from the fray of downtown to feel peaceful yet be close enough to take a 10-minute Uber or bus to be in the action. Laundy on the property. Easy street parking. All good things!

Alright, after living here for around 4 months I feel like it's time to write a review. I'm not…read moregetting anything for this review. When I looked it up on Yelp for the first time I was a bit suspicious it had such high ratings but now I know they're justified. BACKGROUND - I am a Seattle transplant. Just graduated and just moved here fresh out of college. I wanted to live somewhere affordable, convenient, nice and still close enough to where all the fun stuff was. I looked at Cap Hill and the prices were outrageous. So the I landed on NAMU from an ad on Craigslist. LOCATION - around 5-10 minute drive from downtown Seattle and downtown Capitol Hill. Close enough for a short bus ride or a cheap Uber pool. If you check on the walk score it's around high 80s and the crime rate for the area is really low. Generally, it's closer to the suburbs. It's quiet at night because of that but occasionally there will be a siren once a week or people yelling once in a blue moon. But generally, really quiet. CONVENIENCE- I live right next to Safeway and can walk there in under 30 seconds which has saved my life many times. There's also a cute plant shop downstairs if you like plants and a Dominos pizza is opening soon, there's a Vietnamese sandwich place near the Safeway as well. The Safeway is open late which is great. There's also a YMCA a block away if you want to workout nearby! APT AMENITIES - in terms of amenities it is solid given how much rent you are paying. There's a bike rack, and a nice rooftop. None of my packages have EVER been stolen from the lobby and I've see packages left there for days so everyone in the building respects that. You can pay extra for storage and the laundry machines are on the 2nd and 3rd floor, which TAKE CARD. Generally they are full on the weekends but I haven't had an issue waiting long times for laundry. There's no pool, or lounge, trash chute or gym. The only things I wish the room had: an oven, a dishwasher (I just do my dishes by hand), and a closet. But I've adjusted. If you need these things to survive, consider that before you move in or if you have a ton of stuff / furniture / clothes because it likely won't fit. NOISE - Honestly, I'm assuming the insulation is top notch because I've heard my neighbors maybe once. ROOMS - The apartment was made in 2015 or something. I moved in 2017 and was the second tenant ever! The rooms are small, around 250-300sqft but I have enough room for a full-size bed, a queen size futon, a wardrobe hanger, and a small dining table and a bookshelf and no issues. It's a perfect studio for a single person and more than enough room to be comfy. Note there isn't a closet though so you'll have to make do with a buy your own closet thing. I really appreciate the mini fridge as it is honestly big enough for one person and since I live by Safeway I never really needed too much space anyway. The bathrooms are clean and modern and there's a big window too which is really nice in the mornings. LANDLADY / MAINTENANCE - This is what prompted me to write this review. The landlady, Sonya, has been nothing but incredible and responsive. She texts back almost immediately and even helped me once when I locked myself out of my room at midnight, and helped me get a package when I accidentally locked it. She's very thoughtful and kind and honestly I never knew how awesome thanks would be to have a great landlady until I met her! She also schedules maintenance once you report a problem to her. The maintenance guy, Mike, lives in the complex and shows up right on time to help fix your issues and is polite and nice. There was an incident where our hot water heater stopped working for around a day and Sonya immediately notified all the residents on the situation and provided suggestions for other solutions. And she even decorated the front door and lobby with a Christmas tree for the holidays!! Tldr - This is a great place to live if you're moving to Seattle as a single person. The rooms are "small" but modern, clean, and more than enough space for a studio. The facilities are brand new, and the landlady is awesome. The rent is affordable and I've I'm very happy living here and feel safe.

Sidney Apartments

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(32 reviews)

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The absolute BEST apartments in Belltown!…read more This place is a hidden gem. Unlike nearby condos, it doesn't really do major advertising - I actually found it while clicking on random buildings on Google Maps! The location is incredible - close to the Space Needle and bars, but just far enough to still enjoy quiet nights. Plus, the prices are VERY competitive compared to other places nearby. Oliver from the front office is incredibly friendly and helpful. I wasn't going to be able to view the available units in person, and he sent me a very well taken, detailed video of the interior. He answered all my questions and really made sure that my moves, both in and out, were extremely smooth. Maintenance was also prompt and always made sure that everything was fixed within 1-2 business days! Now for the apartment itself - it was much larger than any other options nearby, and it was really nice! The unit looked a bit old but clean and functional in the video, but I was wrong... it wasn't old at all! The apartment was MUCH newer, brighter, and more updated than I anticipated - the best kind of surprise. I rarely ever heard my neighbors, always had power, and I especially loved that I had a massive pantry in the kitchen. My balcony faced 4th Ave, which leads directly to the Space Needle. Although I couldn't see the Needle from my windows, I never had to leave my apartment for any parades - they always started at the Seattle Center and went directly on the street below. The amenities it had were really nice - from the clubhouse to the gym. Both were clean, easy to access, and very updated. I especially loved that you didn't need to pay to book the clubhouse for personal events, as it made hosting larger groups for meals a lot easier! I was truly heartbroken to leave Sidney when work relocated me to Texas. It's a wonderful complex, and I highly, HIGHLY recommend!! If I ever move back, you know where I'll be living.

This was one of the best apartment living experiences I've ever had, which, as you can see based on…read morethe majority of the reviews here, is generally the case for most. My apartment faced North and had a great view of the Space Needle. It was a quiet and quaint little studio that, upon move-in, was in great condition. I rarely ever had any maintenance issues, but if I did, they were addressed accordingly and in a timely manner. The Sidney is close to so many restaurants and shops and in fact, on the first floor, is Uptown Espresso. A cute little coffee shop that I would just walk down to every morning. Super convenient! The staff is what stands out about this building the most. The Property Manager is one of the best I've ever encountered. Always helpful and happy to assist. This type of management style has obviously transferred down from the manager, as the maintenance and leasing personnel are just as friendly and helpful. Overall, a wonderful living experience!

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