Seattle is a city well known for its many high-rise apartments. There are three main areas in the city with many high-rise condos and apartments: Downtown Seattle, South Lake Union (SLU), and Belltown.
Downtown Seattle
Downtown Seattle is the city’s core business district. Here you will find a plethora of high-rise condo and apartment buildings mixed with office buildings throughout. The luxury condominium building, Escala, is the most prestigious of them all. This high-end living space directly inspired the fictional home of the famous Christian Grey, the main character of the hit book and movie, 50 Shades of Grey.
South Lake Union
This section in Seattle is well known for its uprising due to Amazon’s presence. Their headquarter expansion is directly tied to SLU’s high-rise apartment boom. Amazon has its Denny Triangle campus towers located in SLU. Many employees of the conglomerate have moved in this area ever since the headquarters expanded in SLU back in 2010.
Belltown
The Belltown section of Seattle is home to the biggest condominium complex in the city, the Insignia Towers. These two 41-story skyscrapers offer just under 700 luxury condominiums for sale. This establishment provides 36,000 square feet of street-level retail space, concierge service, an indoor pool, and other fancy amenities.
Moving In and Out of High-Rises
Given the size and magnitude of these skyscrapers, moving in and out of them isn’t a walk in the park. Here are some things to consider when moving to and from one of these busy skyscrapers in Seattle:
Elevator Reservations
Most high-rise buildings require that you book a service elevator in advance of a move. Make sure you schedule this reservation in advance and coordinate with your movers so the time and move schedule align.
Loading Docks and Parking
Street and curb parking is minimal, especially in downtown Seattle. Because of this, many large apartment and condominium buildings require a designated loading dock or freight entrance. Also keep in mind that special permits or drop-off coordination with the city may be required before beginning a move.
Property Management Coordination
As with all condo and apartment complexes, it’s crucial to have constant communication with property management before, during, and after a move. Some buildings will require a mover to include an insurance certificate before a move takes place.
A&E Relocation Services
A&E Relocation Services has over a century of experience coordinating and executing these moves to and from the Seattle area. Our dedicated move coordinator communicates with property managers and ensures all reservations and accommodations are in place before a move occurs.
Our customers, like Sarvesh Dain, praise our moves as “very convenient & well organized”. Moving in and out of skyscrapers in a busy city like Seattle takes a lot of coordination and planning. Trust our over 125 years of experience and book your move with A&E Relocation Services today.
