Seattle Condo Buildings
1521
Established luxury high-rise known for larger residences, expansive glass and proximity to Pike Place Market.
1521 2nd Avenue · Downtown · Seattle
At a Glance
- Built
- 2008
- Stories
- 39 fl
- Residences
- ~146 homes
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Market
- Seattle
- Building Type
- Established luxury high-rise
- Architect
- Weber Thompson
- Developer
- Opus Northwest
Building Features & Ownership Details
- Concierge
- Fitness center
- Rooftop deck or terrace
- Pet area
- Concierge
- Yes
- Fitness center
- Yes
- Pool
- No
- Rooftop deck or terrace
- Yes
- Guest suite
- No
- Pet area
- Yes
- EV charging
- No
- Resident storage
- No
- Waterfront setting
- No
- Hotel component
- No
Building features listed above reflect current public building sources. Availability, access and any associated cost should be confirmed with the association.
About the Building
1521 Second Avenue is the established downtown tower buyers reach for when they want size. Developed by Opus Northwest with Weber Thompson as architect, it is known for larger floor plans, expansive glass, a location directly above the Pike Place Market blocks, and a rare protected air-rights position that preserves its views and open sky over the surrounding blocks.
The amenity set is service-oriented rather than resort-styled: 24/7 concierge, fitness, yoga and Pilates space, a rooftop sky lounge, conference areas, a children's play area, a wine room, a pet area and bike storage. It suits a buyer trading a house for a full-floor-feeling residence rather than one shopping amenity lists.
Residence Character
- Residences here are generally larger than the downtown average, so compare on livable layout, not only on price per foot.
- Market and Elliott Bay outlooks depend heavily on floor and orientation.
- The protected air rights are a structural advantage, limiting future obstructions to many of the building's sight lines.
- The Pike Place Market setting is the daily draw; walkability is the practical amenity.
Amenities
- 24/7 concierge
- Fitness
- Yoga / Pilates
- Rooftop / sky lounge
- Conference areas
- Children’s play area
- Bike storage
- Wine room
- Pet area
Rental & Investment Rules
Rental flexibility can materially affect both investment use and future resale. A building with no rental cap may still require a minimum lease term or prohibit short-term rentals.
- Building Rental Cap
- No building rental cap · observed practice
- Current Cap Status / Waitlist
- No building rental cap in current NWMLS-distributed listing fields. Minimum lease term and short-term-rental rules require current HOA documents.
- Minimum Lease / Stay
- Current HOA documents required
- Short-Term Rentals Permitted by Association?
- Not permitted as a short-term rental · publicly reported
- Subleasing
- Current HOA details required
- Lease / Registration Requirements
- Current HOA details required
- Move-In / Rental Fees
- Current HOA details required
- Background Check
- Current HOA details required
Important
No Rental Cap ≠ Short-Term Rental
A building can allow an unlimited number of owners to lease their residences while still requiring a 30-day, three-month, six-month, twelve-month, or longer minimum lease. Rental-cap percentage and minimum lease duration are separate rules and should always be reviewed independently.
What Buyers Should Know
Due-diligence checklist
- Resale certificate
- Reserve study
- Budget and financial statements
- Insurance
- Assessments
- Capital projects
- Litigation
- Rental rules
- Owner occupancy
- Financing / warrantability
- Parking and storage rights
- View / future development
- Building systems and age
What Sellers Should Know
Who you compete with
Sellers compete with current same-building inventory, similar stacks, floor height, views, parking, condition, amenities and nearby buildings.
Current Listings
Currently available at 1521
Live availability for 1521 is served by IDX Broker from NWMLS data. Editorial content on this page stays Pinnacle Group's own.
Live NWMLS listing data is not connected yet. This section is the reserved IDX Broker integration point, so no listing counts, prices, or availability are shown.
Listing data, when connected, is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
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Association rental and leasing rules, rental caps, current cap availability, waitlists, minimum lease terms, fees and short-term-rental policies can change at any time. Information should be independently verified through the current resale certificate, declaration, rules and regulations, association management and applicable City of Seattle requirements before purchase or lease.