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!

Great property and amenity spaces. It is in a excellent area close to attractions like sculpture…read morepark, the space needle and the waterfront. There are many restaurant and dining options in and around the area. DJ and the leasing team go above and beyond for residents ensuring that their living experience is enjoyable and comfortable.

I lived for two years at Olympus, since summer of 2021. At the time, my leasing agent was Casey,…read morewho has since moved on. Both of my years here have been riddled with problems. I DO NOT recommend living here. There are better places in the area and around Seattle - even other Equity properties that are better off than this one. Note, all timestamps in this review are MM/YY. I'll start with the pros. I had a center unit facing southwest, meaning I had a wonderful window view of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and Olympic Sculpture Park. The location makes it very easy to go outside and immerse yourself in nature, despite being in downtown Seattle. Belltown is known to be a sketchy area, but this area does not feel as dangerous. I paid a reasonable rent for a 1bd/bath on the 3rd floor with around 860 sq ft. In addition, the parking garage under the Olympus is one of the few without assigned spots, meaning you can park in a different spot each time you park. In addition, the concierge team is extremely helpful. And now for the cons... We started with a couple elevator outages that lasted for a couple hours at a time, no biggie. Then it became more frequent and suddenly we were facing a 8-month modernization/construction period (starting during 1/22) where only one elevator was working at a time. I recall there was a whole weekend where the one working elevator was actually NOT working. There are no stairwells going to the garage, so it was basically impossible to access cars without having to walk around the building to get to the other tower. While the elevator construction was happening, there was also constant drilling. This is a period where a lot of companies were still WFH (work from home), so it was nearly impossible to work. This project was a year ago, but there are still elevator problems occasionally, where there is no communication but I find that one elevator is down. Next we've got package security. Our building invests in Luxer One lockers to store all incoming packages, but somehow even that has failed. During 9/22, we had our first package theft. Someone had broken into the main package room and stole all the packages, including a valuable item I had ordered. Olympus sent out an email and... nothing else. An excerpt from the email: "The transgressors were seen by our actively monitored security cameras, and both our security+ SPD were contacted immediately. Unfortunately, the individuals were not apprehended." From this point, I started sending most of my packages to my boyfriend's apartment, because I could not trust Olympus to receive any of my items. These package room break-ins have continued, with the most recent happening in April of 2023. In my time at the Olympus, I also had a car, which meant that I paid for a parking space every month. I don't know why I did this, because we had so many problems with our parking garage doors that it was basically like parking in a public space outside. During the period of 6/22-9/22, our garage door was stuck in the open position due to the inability of Olympus to get a new door from the vendor. We were promised 24 hour security, but realistically, that security went from one Equity apartment in Seattle to another Equity apartment in Seattle, which meant there was probably an hour of coverage for Olympus each day. I saw a countless amount of cars without the Olympus decal parking in our garage, it honestly didn't feel safe to park in my own building. The problems continued once the new gate was installed; the new sensor doesn't detect the remote unless your car is angled strangely, and sometimes it doesn't open even when it detects the remote. In one instance (3/22), I arrived at the garage at 12AM and saw a member of the maintenance team working on the door.. He told me it was unlikely to be fixed before 5AM and that I could park on the street and check back in the morning. Can you believe that I had to pay for parking outside my own building, while paying for a parking spot inside the non-functioning garage? And yes, this was brought up to management, with no response. Things that haven't affected me but have happened include car break-ins, bike thefts, and storage unit break-ins. I am entirely expecting to lose my security deposit due to the lack of a move-in and move-out inspection. I tried to document all the damages I saw when I moved in, but my leasing agent told me it wasn't going to be a big deal and that I didn't have to do that. There have been so many transfers and changes in the leasing team that I have no confidence in the current team to assess my space fairly. Upon moving out, there has been no talk of a move-out inspection, and I am sure they will dock me for damages that existed in this apartment before me. If I don't receive a reasonable amount back, this review is definitely dropping down to one star. I'm really glad to be moving out of the Olympus and I hope nobody else has to go through the same experience as me.

Amazing place to live!…read more I've only been here a couple months but love it so much. Apartments are very spacious and well laid out with lots of ammenities! The building is beautiful, clean, and well designed. It's close to downtown, the freeway, and right in between other fun neighborhoods in Seattle. What really makes the building special though is the leasing staff, they are simply amazing. Mario, Jen and Chris go out of their way to show kindness to residents and offer help when needed! Would highly recommend moving in here!

Absolutely horrible management. I have lived here for a year and a half, pay over 3 grand in rent,…read moreand it's like dealing with DMV employees when I need anything from them (which is rare) Completely inept, rude staff that constantly turn over. There are a lot of better options for this price range in the SLU area. do not recommend

This place is terrible. The concierge is not 24/7, the elevators are always dirty, the hot water…read morewent off for like 3 weeks in the winter

Living at The Wave at Stadium Place has been an absolute delight. I have been here since 2022 and I…read morebelieve this building is the reason why I have stayed in Seattle so long. The location is unbeatable, with the light rail just steps away and bus stops all around I have the whole city to access without a car. I aint a Seahawaks or Mariners fan but to be this close to a lot of the concerts and to see sports near by Is amazing. The amenities at The Wave are top-notch. The personal gym is spacious and well-equipped. The rooftop deck is truly a Showstopper, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline and Sound. It's an ideal spot for relaxing, socializing, or simply taking in the stunning Seattle scenery. I have had nothing but good times since I moved here.

I've been living here for over a year now and the amenities are amongst the best balance in…read moreSeattle. I've been to the new apartments coming online like Ren, Onni etc and I'm happy I'm at Insignia. This place is for those that want a top notch management team who cares about its residents and tries to make it the best living experience for all. There's community here if you want it, ease to host for your own social events, and a location that doesn't make you spend over $100 on on demand electric scooters just to go overspend on a dinner or a drink.

Amazing living spaces with awesome views. Models are set up really nicely. North tower is 90%…read morefull/purchased with the South tower going pretty fast. They have 1 and 2 bedroom places, with just a few 3 bedroom places which I believe are all sold already. It was awesome that they were honest about one side of their building's view will be blocked once the Nexxus building goes up across the street with 41ish floors too. This location is right down the street from Amazon's new headquarters building and pretty walkable to most everything else. Parking is available where owners get 2 spots and some storage below the building. HOA costs seem pretty steep to me ($1500-2200+/month?), but I am also not a city dweller, so maybe this is normal. You do get a front door person (building is locked at all times), access to a great work out area, movie theater, party room, sun deck areas on the almost top floor, as well as a dog poopie area (never seen this before) with fake grass and a spraying hose--even a decorative fire hydrant for dogs to get that city feel while several stories (I forgot how many), so you don't have to go outside of the building to have your dog go to pottie. All-in-all nice place. Just wish I saw it while there were units on the other side with the view that isn't blocked/won't be blocked.

Great views and even better vibes. If you enjoy walking or being out around town, this is an ideal…read moreplace to live. It also offers a sense of privacy within your own home, while still giving you access to community perks. You can head up to enjoy events or host your own barbecue with neighbors. The community is friendly, and the management team is great. It really can be an amazing place--whatever you make of it.

Took a tour twice. Makayla and Khadija (spelling?) they were both sooo wonderful and great…read morepersonalities and I'm moving in next month and happy to know that I'll get to see their faces around everyday. Also, each apartment has its very own charm and every one is different which makes it pretty awesome!

Beautiful building and amazing view on top! The location is great and conveniently there's a Korean…read moremarket District H on 1st floor! Whole food is across from the building. So, if you live here, it would make perfect place! Pros: - Close to 2 dog parks - Close to whole food, Korean market - Good restaurant - Close to SLU/Cap Hill - Location is amazing! - Staffs are amazing and they maintain their building really well Cons: - A bit pricier than other places! - Construction nearby (but that's for almost everywhere in downtown Seattle, because the city is growing really fast) -l

If I could, I would rate this apartment company 0 star. My son lived there for 5 plus years and has…read morebeen happy with them. When he moved out recently, I went there and spent a whole week cleaning the apartment thoroughly and completely, tact sharp clean. I am also an AirBnb host and clean my AirBnb unit. Today my son told me they still charged him $180 dollars cleaning fee. This is outrageous, shameful practice. In fact, they charge all the renters the same cleaning fee, no matter how clean the renters cleaned their apartments when they move out. Shame on the Kiara management and their practice. If you are renters, do not rent from this apartment. If you rent, do not clean at all when you move out. The will still shamefully charge you the cleaning fee. I will attach some photos of my cleaning when I have time. I will also post my review on Yelp and the federal business bureau web site. I fully understand after a renter moves out, the management will need to clean the unit again to rent the unit to other potential renters. The cost should be your business expenses and should not charge the renters who clean and move out.

Amazing apartment complex!! I've lived here for the past 4 years and am only leaving due to a…read morechange in jobs. Charol and Edward do an amazing job of making their residents feel at home. Organizing events, decorating the lobby for holidays, and making sure things are running smoothly. I've always been easily able to get ahold of them either in-person or through email and they've always been super helpful and accommodating. The Shelby apartments is also wonderfully located. There are bike paths on 2nd, 4th, and Bell street, making it easy to get around. There's a lot of bus routes that pass through 3rd avenue just a block away making it super convenient to get around Seattle without a car. Additionally, Pike place market, the Space needle/Seattle center, Westlake center (light rail station which provides more access to Seattle/Bellevue and the airport) are all under a 10 minute walk away. The apartments themselves are nicely sized and have a good layout. Additionally the Shelby has an intercom system to control who can access the building. During the summer, parades go through 4th Avenue, right in front of the Shelby Apartments which provides an excellent viewing balcony for residents. Last year I watched the pride parade and Seahawks Super Bowl parade from there. Finally, noise wasn't too much of a concern. Living in a city, you'll have to expect some noise but the walls are thick enough that I never heard my next door neighbors and with the windows closed, I would rarely hear sounds from the street/alley. If you're looking for an apartment in Seattle, I would highly recommend looking at the Shelby apartments and considering it for your next home!

Great i luv the family Atmosphere A lot of warmth and luv around here everybody mind your business…read moreeverybody expects each other never no melee or argument excited me any negativity in our property our great property manager make sure that they stayed all positive and all love around here she's great Charol Cabuag, Five stars