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    I've had a leak in my harbor steps apartment since December 22 2024. Notice that not all of the leak catches and it just leaks everywhere in my bathroom. If you'd prefer this not be your situation then move somewhere else because that's what management will tell you to do when you alert them about the fact that you have a leak that's not getting fixed.

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    Harbor Steps Apartments the place that welcomes you with truly amazing staff, service and location right in the heart of Seattle. Just two blocks south of the market, one block from the light rail and perfectly centered for concerts, restaurants, sports, and great access to the waterfront. Don' t walk to rent here, RUN!! From the great leadership including Joseph and Chandra who are approachable and friendly, to the agents Emma, Frankie,and Aelin who really take the time to get to know you, to the maintenance staff who go beyond what they need to always with professional and clean service calls including Edgar and Valentin to name just two of the team. But perhaps the one person who embodies this place being warm and friendly is Jessie the concierge, who always has a smile and seems to know everyone by name. So good to be back in the neighborhood after leaving in 1995.

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    Great experience so far. Amazing staff. Communication is great and such a lovely place to live.

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    Vince U.

    Here's the thing about Harbor Steps, it's not a bad place by any means. The problem is that it could be so much better and for some reason refuses to be. For example, they used to have an indoor pool and it got shut down during the pandemic and conveniently never reopened because " it was too expensive to maintain." And as someone from Concierge not so diplomatically said, "amenities are never guaranteed." They are not wrong, but when the rent keeps increasing and the amenities keep decreasing, that's when there's a problem. They don't really have resident mixers, there is no free coffee/tea, no free energy drinks in the workout facilities, no outdoor rooftop lounge. Now on to what they do offer (as of today.) They have a very small barbecue space on the lower floor and they do have a basketball court, two gyms and a sauna as well as meeting spaces. The dog park seems to be pretty well maintained, and you have a lot of different restaurants and bars in the complex. The indoor rooftop lounge they do have is decent but very minimal and bare bones. No pool table, or recreational things, etc. With a complex this size at the price point, they really need to up their game as many other down apartment communities have opened in the last four years. I've offered the general manager several times to help work on resident mixers and things to get people together. Unfortunately, none of my recommendations were heard.

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    We VRBOed a unit at Harbor Steps. Couldn't get any internet connection. Three TVs with streaming only service so they were useless. The manager was very nice but claimed she was 20 miles away and wasn't available to help. The apartment was great. The location was the best we've experienced in Seattle. I will definitely stay there again but not until I am sure we can get a wifi connection. Check it out before you book it.

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    The rent spike was much higher this year than previous years, over 8%. And then this week we had no hot water for almost 2 days.

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    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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    I signed my lease before the building was finished and was admittedly a little nervous! As a…read moretransplant I was worried that it would be cold and lonely living in a high rise, but that is not at all the case! Not only is the building gorgeous, great details and finished, the views are amazing! Devin and the lifestyle team host amazing events each month that really help foster community in a low stress environment, and it's been nice to meet my neighbors and start to build friendships. This week we did a Halloween themed waffle bar! And though I signed my lease when Teddi and Mia the managers were running most of the show before the building opened, Ted, Natalie, and Maddie on the leasing team have done an amazing job at getting to know me! Kesha is such a friendly face to see when I come home and it's so nice that the team is there when you need help! Even my dog loves living here! I wasn't really sure if the price was worth it, but I definitely think it is! The community is flourishing, the staff is helpful and the location is amazing. The best place in Seattle to see the space needle.

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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!

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    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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