History
Nineteenth-century origins
The Grand Pacific dates to 1889 and the first Colonial phase to 1892 and 1893.
Seattle Condo Buildings
Colonial Grand Pacific
Colonial Grand Pacific brings together the former Grand Pacific and Colonial hotels at 1119 First Avenue.
1119 1st Avenue · Downtown · Seattle
Building Highlights
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Building Type
- Condominium
- Market
- Seattle
The Building Story
Two landmark hotels joined above the waterfront
Colonial Grand Pacific brings together the former Grand Pacific and Colonial hotels at 1119 First Avenue. The Grand Pacific dates to 1889, while the Colonial began in 1892 and 1893. Their different facades and changing heights follow the slope between First Avenue and Post Avenue, where the rear elevations rise farther above the street. Brick, sandstone and surviving storefront elements give the property a strong connection to the early commercial waterfront.
The two buildings were renovated and joined during the 1981 Waterfront Center Project. They now form one condominium complex, with homes that reflect the adaptation of older hotel buildings rather than a uniform new floor plate. The city identifies their exteriors as controlled landmark features. Buyers interested in historic character should therefore compare both the individual residence and its position within the combined property, including window arrangement, interior levels and the relationship to the surrounding streets.
Composition
Two former hotels
Grand Pacific and Colonial are parts of one condominium complex.
Reuse
Joined in 1981
The Waterfront Center Project brought the buildings together.
Preservation
Landmark exteriors
City materials identify the entire exterior of each historic building as controlled features.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
- Identify the historic building and level containing the home; the First Avenue and Post Avenue sides have different relationships to grade.
- Review the status, funding and closeout records of facade, balcony and window work referenced in the association’s preservation filings.
- Confirm the approval process for exterior changes before planning new windows, balcony work or other visible alterations.
Explore the research behind this building
Architecture and project-history references describe the original design. Current amenity access, financial condition, building rules and individual property features must be verified from the latest association and listing records.
Homes for Sale
Currently available at Colonial Grand Pacific
Explore available homes, photography and pricing from the live NWMLS feed.
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Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at Colonial Grand Pacific
- Rental cap
- Current HOA documents required
- Minimum lease
- Current HOA documents required
- Short-term rentals
- Current HOA documents required
More rental details
- Cap status / waitlist
- Current HOA documents required
- Subleasing
- Current HOA details required
- Lease / registration
- Current HOA details required
- Rental / move-in fees
- Current HOA details required
- Background checks
- Current HOA details required
- Source status
- Needs verification
- Last verified
- Current HOA documents not reviewed
Leasing rules and availability may change. Confirm current terms with the condominium association before purchasing or leasing.
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.
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Considering a condo at Colonial Grand Pacific?
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.