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Gallery in Belltown, Seattle

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Gallery

Belltown condominium with a large residence count, amenities and easy access to Seattle Center and the waterfront.

2911 2nd Avenue · Belltown · Seattle

Building note: Schnitzer West records delivery in November 2008 and Mithun dates architectural completion to 2008. Contemporary reporting documents move-ins that November. The developer separately lists an October 2011 milestone whose meaning is not specified. Schnitzer West's completed-development record lists 233 homes, while Mithun's original design program lists 214. The development also changed its planned SkyLoft mix before initial occupancy. Confirm the recorded condominium unit schedule for the legal count.

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Building Highlights

Built
2008
Stories
13 fl
Residences
233 homes
Neighborhood
Belltown
Developer
Schnitzer West
Architect
Mithun

The Building Story

Gallery: an art-filled Belltown address with a changing SkyLoft story

Gallery's name reflects the way the building was conceived. Contemporary art occupies a two-story lobby, while homes above it were marketed as spaces their owners could shape. The project at Second Avenue and Broad Street also has a more revealing history than its amenity list suggests: an ambitious collection of double-height SkyLofts changed during construction, and its early sales spanned the upheaval of 2008 and 2009. Those details help explain the mix of homes found here today.

Gallery building exterior
Gallery building exterior

The design idea

A smaller footprint made room for the sidewalk

Mithun describes moving part of Gallery's allowable development upward to create more open space at street level. The planted edge along Second Avenue was part of that architectural bargain. Look at the building from the sidewalk as well as from across the street: the space around its base belongs to the design.

The beginning

One of Schnitzer's first Seattle residential projects

In December 2006, the Daily Journal of Commerce reported that Schnitzer Northwest had started construction on Gallery and Brix, its first Seattle residential projects. Gallery brought the company to Belltown; Brix took it to Capitol Hill. The finished Gallery team is documented by Schnitzer West as Mithun, architect, and PCL, general contractor. The developer records delivery in November 2008, and a contemporary report confirms buyers were already moving in that month. Some directories use 2009, but Gallery's opening belongs to late 2008. It was arriving in a city whose condominium market was changing rapidly.

The architecture

Brick, glass and a more generous street edge

Mithun combined concrete and steel construction with brick facades, glass and projecting steel decks. The result has both a masonry frame and the openness of a contemporary residential building. At thirteen stories, its presence is as much about the relationship to Second Avenue as its height. The architect's original environmental approach included operable windows and low-emitting interior finishes. These are useful clues to the design priorities: daylight, fresh air and a connection between the interior and street. On a tour, the window arrangement and deck position are worth studying alongside the floor plan.

The evolving plan

Why the original SkyLoft renderings need context

Early publicity made two-level SkyLofts a defining feature. Mithun's project archive describes ceilings reaching 18 feet and lofts on multiple upper floors. A November 2008 Seattle Condo Review report, however, recorded a significant change: demand for smaller homes had led the developer to replace many planned lofts with single-level layouts. The writer reported that the remaining SkyLofts were concentrated at the ground and penthouse levels. That is an unusually useful piece of the building's history. An early rendering or brochure can show the design ambition without describing the home actually delivered. A Gallery flat and a Gallery loft should be evaluated as different spatial experiences.

Inside the homes

The original invitation to personalize

A July 2006 project preview described a mix of compact flats, townhomes and lofts, with contemporary cabinetry, hardwood flooring and glass countertops rather than the stone surfaces then common in new condos. Buyers were offered choices such as floating kitchen islands and entertainment centers. The marketing treated the interior as a canvas, consistent with the building's art identity. Those details describe the original offering, not every resale today. Years of individual renovations mean a useful Gallery comparison starts with the actual kitchen, storage and separation of living and sleeping areas. Two similarly sized homes may have developed very different personalities.

Shared life

An art lobby, guest rooms and space to gather

Schnitzer's project record describes a deliberate sequence of shared spaces: the tall art-filled entrance, an owners lounge with a kitchen, a media room, guest suites and a fitness facility, with a roof deck above. These spaces help explain why someone might choose a smaller private home here. Hosting a gathering or accommodating a visitor need not depend entirely on the residence's own floor area. The art connection is strongest at the arrival, where the lobby establishes the building's character before the elevator ride. Buyers can then decide which of these shared rooms would become part of their own routine.

An early chapter

The 2009 auction that captured a market turning point

Gallery's launch also became part of Seattle's recession-era condominium history. Schnitzer offered 43 Gallery homes through a September 27, 2009 auction, alongside a separate auction for Brix. Contemporary reporting carefully distinguished this selected inventory from a sale of every remaining home. Coverage after the event described active bidding and meaningful price differences between upper-level view homes and lower homes facing the alley. The episode is useful historical context rather than a measure of today's value: from its earliest sales, Gallery was a collection of distinctly positioned homes. Floor, exposure and layout mattered, even when they shared the same address.

Good to know

Before choosing a home here

  • Establish whether the home is an original flat, a true two-level SkyLoft or a later remodel, then compare its deck, windows, privacy and outlook.
  • Tour the guest suites and gathering rooms you would use, and confirm present booking procedures and fees.
  • Review current association documents for the legal unit count, maintenance plans and the parking and storage rights attached to the home.
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 Gallery

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Building amenities

  • Concierge / secure entry
  • Business center
  • Club / game room
  • Fitness
  • Owner / sky lounge
  • Two guest suites
  • Rooftop dog area

Amenities are reported in public building and listing sources. Confirm current access, reservations, fees, and any parking or storage assignment with the association.

Building photography

2 photographs of Gallery.

Rental & Leasing

Leasing at Gallery

Rental cap
No building rental cap
Minimum lease
30 days
Short-term rentals
Not permitted: daily and weekly rentals are prohibited

Source: October 6, 2026 resale disclosure

More rental details
Cap status / waitlist
No limit on the number of rental units or on rentals per owner, per the October 6, 2026 resale disclosure.
Subleasing
Current HOA details required
Lease / registration
Current HOA details required
Rental / move-in fees
$250 buyer records update and $700 nonrefundable change of occupancy fee (October 6, 2026; subject to board change)
Background checks
Current HOA details required
Source status
Verified public source
Last verified
October 6, 2026 resale disclosure

The association owns two guest suites.

Moves must be arranged in advance with the building's moving coordinator.

Ordinary pets are limited to three cats, one dog and two cats, or two dogs and one cat. Breed restrictions apply; check the current rules.

EV charger installation requires prior association approval.

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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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.