Building character
The architectural story
A condominium on 5th Avenue S between Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District, with a reported clubroom and courtyard.
Seattle Condo Buildings
Tobira
A condominium on 5th Avenue S between Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District, with a reported clubroom and courtyard.
108 5th Avenue S · Pioneer Square / International District · Seattle
Building Highlights
- Neighborhood
- Pioneer Square / International District
- Building Type
- Seattle condominium
- Market
- Seattle
The Building Story
Getting to know Tobira
A condominium on 5th Avenue S between Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District, with a reported clubroom and courtyard.
The building at a glance
Its own place in the city
A condominium on 5th Avenue S between Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District, with a reported clubroom and courtyard.
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 Tobira 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 Tobira
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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
Tobira sits on 5th Avenue South where Pioneer Square meets the Chinatown-International District, close to King Street Station, the light rail and the stadiums. The building began as the Empress Apartments and was converted to condominiums in 2007*.
Its reported layouts* lean compact, making it a practical entry point to downtown ownership. Courtyard-facing homes and street-facing homes offer different experiences, and parking is not necessarily included with every unit.
- Address
- 108 5th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98104
- Neighborhood
- Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District edge
- Year built
- 2001 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Residences
- 88 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Stories
- 7 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Condominium conversion
- 2007, from the Empress Apartments (reported, unconfirmed)
- Layouts
- Studios, one-bedroom plus den and two-bedroom, about 490 to 1,080 sq ft (reported, unconfirmed)
Common building amenities
- Keycard entry (reported, unconfirmed)
- Clubroom (reported, unconfirmed)
- Landscaped terrace and fountain court (reported, unconfirmed)
- Garage (reported, unconfirmed)
- Bike storage (reported, unconfirmed)
Unit features · vary by home
- Compact layouts, studios to two bedrooms (reported, unconfirmed)
Reported Details and Verification
Public sources reviewed September 29, 2026. These details are not association certified.
Where sources differ
- Stories: 7 (reported, unconfirmed) is shown; also reported: 6.
- Stories are reported as 7* in most sources and 6* elsewhere.
- WPI Real Estate's portfolio lists 108 5th Avenue S as 2001 with 88 units, matching other profiles. The portfolio describes the site as entitled and sold to another developer.
Listing-reported rental note
A building profile reports no rental cap*. That is not HOA confirmation, and no rental cap does not mean short-term rentals are permitted.
What to verify for this building
- Compare street-facing and courtyard-facing homes.
- Confirm whether parking is included with the specific unit.
- Review elevator and building envelope reserves for a converted building.
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 Tobira
- 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 sources. 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 Tobira?
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.