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
At a Glance
- Neighborhood
- Pioneer Square / International District
- Market
- Seattle
- Building Type
- Seattle condominium
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 & 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 sources. 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 Tobira
Live availability for Tobira 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.