Building character
The architectural story
A condominium on Denny Way between Belltown and Lower Queen Anne, near Seattle Center, with a reported rooftop terrace and fitness room.
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
Building Highlights
- Neighborhood
- Belltown / Uptown
- Building Type
- Seattle condominium
- Market
- Seattle
The Building Story
Getting to know Matae
A condominium on Denny Way between Belltown and Lower Queen Anne, near Seattle Center, with a reported rooftop terrace and fitness room.
The building at a glance
Its own place in the city
A condominium on Denny Way between Belltown and Lower Queen Anne, near Seattle Center, with a reported rooftop terrace and fitness room.
Life in the building
What residents share
The building's shared spaces, services and operating policies are best understood through a current tour and association information.
The residences
How the homes can differ
The floor plan, orientation, light, privacy and any conveyed outdoor space can make two homes in Matae feel very different.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
- Compare the exact floor plan, natural light and outlook for each home.
- Confirm the parking, storage and other rights that convey with the residence.
- Review current HOA financials, maintenance plans and association rules before buying.
Homes for Sale
Currently available at Matae
Explore available homes, photography and pricing from the live NWMLS feed.
Pinnacle GroupLuke Bartlett
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.
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 & Leasing
Leasing at Matae
- Rental cap
- No building rental cap · publicly reported
- Minimum lease
- Current HOA documents required
- Short-term rentals
- Current HOA documents required
More rental details
- 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.
- 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
- Publicly reported
- Last verified
- September 3, 2026
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 Matae?
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.