I've worked in three office buildings in Seattle. I was directly in contact with the property managers in two jobs and actually worked for the landlord in another. Without a doubt, (Two) Union Square is one of the most well-managed and beautiful buildings in the city. If you are looking to lease a space, I cannot say enough nice things about this property. The various Yelp listings are a bit confusing, but to clarify: Unico developed the properties, but they are currently managed by WA Holdings: http://www.unicoprop.com/history.aspx -- Not a corner of the building is in a state of disrepair. It's pretty to look at, inside and out. Two Union Square is especially sleek and modern and shiny and still looks new (it was built in the 80s). WA Holdings employs an amazing maintenance and janitorial staff that keep this place spic and span all day long. For example, there is a woman who spends much of her day polishing the glass doors and escalator chrome. No detail is overlooked. Plus, most of the maintenance guys are really cool dudes that are worth getting to know. -- If a tenant has a maintenance request, the Tenant Services office is easy to get ahold of and responds quickly. Billing for services rendered is easy to understand and I encountered very few mistakes when reviewing invoices. Currently I work in a building where we can barely get the carpets vacuumed or a light changed, whereas in TUS in one day we'd have an engineer adjust the HVAC units, janitorial deliver extra TP and paper towels to our busiest floors, and the maintenance guys would re-key a lock and move furniture. Pampered is a word that comes to mind. -- Security was on duty 24/7 and headed by an ex-Marine. I always felt safe at work and we could get ahold of the front desk at any time. Building management conducted regular fire drills and hosted emergency/safety seminars. TUS has also been evaluated to be very earthquake safe. At my last job there wasn't even an evacuation plan cause the owners were too cheap to design one properly. -- We were told by the head engineer that TUS has the quickest elevators on the West Coast. They did get stuck every once in awhile, but they were tested regularly and I always felt comfortable using them (important since I went to the 56th floor every day). -- In addition to providing lots and lots of commercial office space, Union Square also houses coffee shops, restaurants, a salon, a bank or two, a dry cleaner, a reprographics shop, two sundries stores, and a florist. I'm probably forgetting something too. One Union Square has several dentists and I think some other medical - type businesses. This means you can get alot done while at work without even leaving the premises. How convenient!!! -- WA Holdings hosts occasional (free) events such as health fairs and a summer lunchtime concert series. Around Xmas they provide free treats in the elevator lobby for a day or two. -- There is a really nice courtyard on the front (west) side of the building. The Two Union Square side even has a fountain! Plus there is a special secret underground tunnel that whisks you over to Rainier Square! It's also just a hop, skip and jump away from the Convention Center. You barely have to go outside to get over to Pike. -- There is a very large conference room available for reservation by tenants. Its not free (I want to say it's $100/2 hours?) but the fee includes setup, cleanup, and access to AV equipment. Another plus is the underground parking garage. Not free but great for the downtown area and many businesses validate parking for guests. There is also a detailing service available in the garage! -- There is a huge elevator lobby with lots of comfy couches, stunning floral arrangements and even a piano player! And there's a cozy spot with a fireplace inbetween TUS and One Union Square! I mention this because at my current and last job there's nowhere to go in the building to just chill. I miss taking catnaps on a couch. I consider the fancy lobby as much an amenity as the conference room and other services provided! -- WA Holdings has made a sustainability commitment and offers composting and battery recycling services to tenants, as well as usual recycling. Because of this and other green upgrades, the Union Square team was recently awarded a coveted LEED Certification. Overall I really enjoyed my time at Two Union Square and working with WA Holdings. I know this isn't the cheapest rent in the city, but if your business can afford it, it's WELL worth it! Great central location too. read more