Seattle Condo Buildings
Matae
A condominium on Denny Way between Belltown and Lower Queen Anne, near Seattle Center, with a reported rooftop terrace and fitness room.
159 Denny Way · Belltown / Uptown · Seattle
At a Glance
- Neighborhood
- Belltown / Uptown
- Market
- Seattle
- Building Type
- Seattle condominium
Building Details
Matae sits on Denny Way where Belltown meets Lower Queen Anne, within walking distance of Seattle Center, the Uptown restaurants and the north end of downtown. It is a reported mid-2000s* building on this edge of Belltown.
Its reported amenity set*, a gym, lounge and rooftop terrace, is consistent across several listings. The main variable is orientation: Denny Way is a busy arterial, and homes facing it live differently from those set back.
- Address
- 159 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109
- Neighborhood
- Belltown and Lower Queen Anne edge
- Year built
- 2006 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Residences
- 78 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Stories
- 6 (reported, unconfirmed)
Common building amenities
- Fitness room (reported, unconfirmed)
- Resident lounge (reported, unconfirmed)
- Rooftop terrace (reported, unconfirmed)
- Secure garage (reported, unconfirmed)
- Bike storage (reported, unconfirmed)
Reported Details and Verification
Public sources reviewed September 29, 2026. These details are not association certified.
Where sources differ
- Year built: 2006 (reported, unconfirmed) is shown; also reported: 2005. 2006 is the most common figure and matches the developer's portfolio.
- Residences: 78 (reported, unconfirmed) is shown; also reported: 81 (developer's portfolio). 78 is the most commonly reported figure; the developer's portfolio lists 81.
- Listings and profiles most often report 78* residences. The developer's own portfolio lists 159 Denny Way as 2006 with 81 units. The recorded condominium plan is the reference.
What to verify for this building
- Judge Denny Way traffic noise from the specific home, with windows open and closed.
- Ask about rooftop terrace hours and use rules.
- Confirm the parking and storage attached to the unit.
Public sources reviewed
* Reported in public listings or building profiles. Details can vary by unit and change over time. Confirm current resale certificate, declaration and amendments, rules and regulations, and HOA records before relying on association details. Confirm construction history and unit counts with recorded condominium plans, county or permit records.
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 · publicly reported
- Current Cap Status / Waitlist
- No rental cap reported by current specialist and public evidence. 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?
- Current HOA documents required
- 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 Matae
Live availability for Matae is served by IDX Broker from NWMLS data. Editorial content on this page stays Pinnacle Group's own.
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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.
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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.