The Wave

I’ve been living at The Wave for about 4 months and it has exceeded my expectations. Eli, Megan, Eric and the staff are extremely helpful and accommodating. The various lounges and facilities are always kept clean and in great shape. The Wave is a very pet-​friendly building with multiple dog runs on site. Everyone, including the tenants, have been great. Highly recommend living at The Wave.

I moved out from the wave because i cant afford the rent. But I miss my old apartment there so much.

It is so painful to write a raving review and then realize that it doesn’t stand true months later, but it’s important for people considering this property to know some things that could be deal-​breakers to them.
After 9 months here:
The cons:
1. The gym (and other lounge areas) are accessible by the Nolo property neighboring The Wave. Sounds cool until you want to go work out and there are 12 people occupying the space which has a comfortable capacity of 10. Not sure who did the math but ~450 tenants needs a much larger gym space than the existing one. I used to work out regularly, now I work out my mind on how to be less anxious about going into a full gym and what creative workout I can come up with using that one available dumbbell.
2. Security guards are on site (albeit much nicer these days) — but they are here to manage OUR OWN rotten, unruly, and childish tenants. I get that it would be hard (and illegal) for property management companies to discriminate against the immature, but beware that this place seems to attract that type. Go out, drink, come home, fight or throw things in the lobby. It’s pretty pathetic when you have to worry more about your own neighbors than the groups that occupy Pioneer Square.
3. Elevators. With about 325 units, and in the heart of Seattle, where we have many visitors «using» Wave residents for the location so they can be a rooftop spectator, somehow the designers thought three elevators would be adequate. So, imagine when you want a day of peace, or maybe you know — to get HOME — and it happens to be a game day, or a game night, or a Tuesday night… pray to the Gods of patience!
3. Parking. As if the parking fees don’t suck the joy right out of you already, the tenants paying to live at Stadium Place now have restrictions on which parking levels we may park on. Doesn’t sound so bad, but the reality is that options are limited and circling around the structure on the higher levels are a must to find a spot. But if you’re coming to eat at a local restaurant, you’ll have a convenient spot to park on the first floor.
The pros:
1. The staff is still great. They’ve added concierge to help with the tenant needs for packages which has been really helpful.
2. The building hasn’t moved, so it’s still in that same convenient location.
3. My pup is happy here, and that’s important.

This was a tough rating to come by… there are a lot of factors at play here… first and foremost I should say that I’ve been living in The Wave well over a year, and because its a new complex in that year I’ve felt like I’ve gotten to see a lot of transition, changes and growing pains… The Wave, as a microcosm of society has its awesome people and its a-​holes… there are enough cool people to drown out the crappy ones who just won’t be happy no matter what…
First, what I love:
— the deck areas, when they aren’t swarmed by people, are great… I have thrown a rager or two on the roof, so I’m not throwing stones in a glass house here, but some people have a hard time with the concept of cleaning up after themselves… almost as if they were raised in a barn…
— the theater room is great… my only complaint here would be the lack of a raised platform for the second row of recliners (#firstworldproblems … I know)
— the staff are for the most part pretty great… the addition of the concierge service is nice and Eric has been a welcomed addition to the community
— the location is great… I love living in Pioneer Square, I love being a stones throw from work and the stadiums
— Network connectivity — well, aside from the fact that they have wifi available in all the common areas the internet you pay for in unit is screaming fast through atlas… $ 29 a month for 100 meg and $ 39 for a gig… a gig of bandwidth? I don’t need it… but you bet your butt I have it… I mean, who doesn’t want their cell phone pulling down 700 mb of bandwidth when they’re at home, am I right?
What needs work:
— elevator traffic is horrible… three elevators for 330 units, and when someone is moving in or out you’re down to two… not enough lift action to go around
— The AV systems in the communal rooms… this is on the property, integrators and tenants alike… FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY, stop playing with cords and boxes and settings if you don’t know what you’re doing… leave that crap to the people that do know what they’re doing… If you don’t know how to work something, then just use it for what it was intended…
— the gym is an issue… in their infinite wisdom, Pillar decided that it would be a good idea to eliminate the gym from the Nolo side (the two complexes are connected) and turn it into an apartment and just have the residents of The Wave, Stadium Place and Nolo use the same gym… so, you know, that run you wanted to do on the treadmill after work… ain’t happenin’ (While we’re on the subject of the gym, to the guys that love to throw weights around in there, no one is impressed… if you can pick it up and lift it, you should be able to set it down with a little more finesse)
— parking is awful… the spots are small, cramped and you have to drive around for a while before you can find one you want to use
The Wave, as a whole, has learned a lot about how to handle being a premier property… there were growing pains on how to reserve rooms, etc… constant improvements are being made… My biggest issue right now is that there seems to have been a disconnect between Pillar and the on site manager… lots of inconsistent messages coming from the folks that run the property… this seems to be getting corrected, slowly but surely… but its gonna take time…
As a whole, they also did well to eliminate the previous security company and bring in this new one… also, extending the time allowed on the roof was a good move… though the folks in the pent house probably don’t think so…
Right now, I’m pretty happy with things… I signed a great 18 month lease over a year ago, so my rent is reasonable and I’m the first person to have lived in my unit… I know rent has been increasing greatly on renew, so I’m curious to see how that plays out…

I’ve lived here for 18 months and just signed another 18 month lease and it’s mainly due to the staff, who are simply incredible. Eli, Megan, Brittany, Eric and Dylan will always attend to your every need like it’s their only concern and always go above and beyond for their residents. On top of that, the maintenance staff is just as amazing. If that wasn’t enough, the location and views are the best around and the quality of the apartments themselves is great. My only knock on this place is that people who don’t pay rent get to enjoy it more than most of us who do and that is because residents bring over large groups of friends who take up the common areas and occupy seats and space that we the residents pay for, which I don’t think is fair. I’d like to see that regulated more, as these are usually the people who cause problems, break and steal things and litter all over the place because they don’t care about our community!

The wave apartments is the place I call home, home is where you make it. The staff do a good job of listening to your needs, and are prompt to address them. The amenity Spaces are generally well-​kept, however there is always room for improvement. The location of the building is by far one of the best in the city and the people in the building are friendly and come from all walks of life, there is no shortage of diversity here. I know that the staff are always striving to improve living conditions for the residents, and the community most definitely appreciates that.

I have been holding off on reviewing this property, which my husband and I rented for approximately 13 months, because the leasing agents, Eli, Brittany, and Kevin were great. However, my overall experience has not been great. My husband and I are responsible professionals in our late 30s, have owned/​sold property, and have leased in various luxury high-​rise buildings in the last decade in various cities across the United States. However, our experience at the WAVE made us feel as if we were 18 years-​olds governed by an ambivalent dictator that enforces certain rules on certain residents, while letting certain nuisance level rules that negatively affected our experience (drugs, smoking, fights, loud noise, etc.) go unmanaged and unenforced. This is in addition to the construction of an Embassy Suites next door, so be sure you understand how your unit will be affected before you sign a lease.
Recently, in one conversation with the Property Manager, she asked me if I thought her motivations for «move-​out» charges was «malicious.» I was appalled. My response was, «I don’t know, is it?» In my entire professional career or rental history, I’ve never been asked about whether what should be an objective charge/​fee/​purchase/​payment is subject to a personal interpretation or «vendetta.» Never. (The move-​out charges included, a «cleaning fee» not explicitly specified in the lease, and which my husband and I have never had to pay in our 10-​year history, because we don’t damage property). Speaking of the lease, ours clearly showed we paid a Security Deposit, but after move-​out we received a note saying we had a balance, because we left no security deposit. This was their mistake, and once I provided evidence that we did leave a deposit, and the WAVE in fact owed us money, we received no apology. The whole experience has been very antagonistic.
Since the Property Manager asked me if I thought her motivations were malicious (which is an odd question), I actually paused and reflected on my experience and questioned our treatment. There was the time, when, the Property Manager followed our 2 guests and their toddler during a Seahawks game, and asked to see their wristbands (which they had on, with short sleeves) as they waited in the bathroom line to change their toddler’s diaper… meanwhile, other guests were urinating in the bushes. Really? Oh, yes, wristbands (as if you were at an all-​inclusive resort in the buffet line on Spring Break) were required during the ENTIRE football season (yeah, 4 – 5 months!)… if you want to use ANY of the amenity spaces, gym, roof, etc. Once, I got stuck in the elevator, which was slightly terrifying, and the leasing agent apologized for my experience and called maintenance right away, while the Property Manager whispered something and was just like, «okay.» I’m not sure if this is the right building for people that actually try to be decent renters, and are grown-​ups just wanting a comfortable, clean, amenable community with amenities.
All of the leasing agents are fantastic and they really tried to make the space a great community and went out of their way to help us. They were way more than leasing agents, particularly Eli and Kevin who went out of their way to make you feel as if no requests were burdens. And many of the tenants are great neighbors. Nevertheless, collectively, they can’t make up for the arbitrariness and ambivalence of the Property Manager and the inconsistency of rule enforcement. Sometimes, you will feel like you are living in a roadside motel draped in a luxury façade or like you are in high school with a principal that wakes up on the wrong side of the bed most days…

I looked all over Seattle before deciding on the Wave at Stadium Place. Great unit amenities such as hardwood floors, upscale appliances including washer/​dryer, AC, floor to ceiling windows with amazing views — mine overlooks Centurylink. The building itself has amazing amenities including 2 rooftop lounges: one that overlooks Centurylink Field and the other overlooks the Sound and the City, 2 roof decks complete with grills, gardens, fire pits, comfortable seating. There is also a well equipped fitness room, yoga room, movie theater, arcade and it’s pet friendly. The staff are amazing and helpful. They also hold regular fun events for the tenants. I love this place and highly recommend it.

I moved here a year ago. Now I am moving out. They hiked up the rent like a lot :(also I have really not enjoyed living here. The management has been really poor. Kevin one of the leasing agents left as well I think. The even had a centipede outbreak in the gym. It was honestly gross. The service requests are extremely slow as well. Of late it has just not been fun.

This apartment complex is very VERY nice. First of all, the security seems to be top notch here where residents get the feeling that people get screened before entering. This prevents people who aren’t residents or guests from just walking in. The lobby area is very clean and you get the sense that it is a nice space to wait for friends or simply hang out.
The elevators are pretty spacious and can fit a bunch of people. The amenities here are great where the roof top faces the stadium so you can practically see all the major events going on nearby. Sometimes you even see fireworks/​concerts/​the game. The rooftop also have bbq grills and a common space where there are refrigerators/​sinks for you to store or prepare you food. It is a really nice/​romantic spot to enjoy a meal on a Monday night. You don’t have to pay the high $$ for the great view. We sat in one of the common areas to play games. They also have a tv and comfortable couches for you to watch a tv show. Another great amenity is their game room. They have some arcade games and shuffle board. I also really like their movie room where they have chairs that recline. Its all very luxurious. Finally, the apartment in itself is really nice. All the fixtures are pretty new and you also get the great view of Seattle, depending on which floor and what direction you’re facing. It is probably one of the better apartments that I’ve been to.
Some minor critiques don’t really pertain to the apartment in itself. Since it is so centrally located, you run into some traffic. Sometimes its hard to get to. Parking is a major issue for having guests stay. Lastly, the area isn’t exactly the best neighborhood to walk around at night. It gets kind of sketchy after dark.

Best building ever in Seattle. Gym, yoga room, deck, bbq grills, roof, shared kitchens, etc… Cant ask for anymore. Staff at front desk is really friendly and helpful. Building maintenance is great and up to date on everything.
Highly recommended.

The building and the policies have a few quirks that you seldom have to deal with at other apartments but at the same time the quality of the staff at The Wave is unparalleled. So I’m going to add a few stars to be fair.

I love this place. The staff here are the best, very patient and will do whatever you need for you. And the room are awesome. U will love this place for sure. The neighbors all very kind.

I remember driving by here after getting off the I-​90 every morning thinking how it was an eyesore with its odd appearance that stuck out like a sore thumb, and how I would never consider living here because of the chaos that events in the stadiums bring about. Well, our then apartment lease expired, and my boyfriend and I were forced to research dwelling options in and around Downtown Seattle. We shopped around for a while and took into consideration a few of the high-​rises in the area. We were dissatisfied with what was available at the time — the square footage wasn’t enough, or the cost for parking in the garage was absurdly high. My boyfriend finally checked out The Wave’s website, and we scheduled an appointment with Kevin Black. I still felt lukewarm about the idea of living in such an odd-​looking building, but Kevin sounded very nice and welcoming in his thoroughly detailed response to my boyfriend’s first email that I thought I wouldn’t mind him giving us a tour.
We saw Kevin on a Wednesday afternoon. He spent about 30 minutes touring us around the building, showing us a few different available units, and answering questions. We told him afterwards we were going to give it a thought and walked out into the parking lot. My boyfriend and I only took 10 steps from the main door before agreeing to go back in and get the unit we liked the most — one up high, overlooking CenturyLink Field. Yes, we can see down into a big part of the field. It’s pretty exciting (but also a pretty painful reminder nowadays of our beloved Seahawks’ fate in the last Super Bowl)!
Anyway, we really fell in love with The Wave, hard and fast.
The amenities are better than most, if not all, high-​rise buildings in Seattle. It has 3 lounges — one on the 5^th floor, two on the rooftop — all with nice décor, modern furniture, and THE BEST VIEWS of the city and/​or the football field. There really is not a more exciting building in Seattle when the Seahawks play at home! Residents bring food and drinks into the lounges, and it’s a big party every time. It’s fun!
The apartment gym is not very big. It has a few cardio machines (all new with TV screens and they work every time!), a cable machine, a wide range of free weights, and — get this — a squat rack. WIN! It gets busy some days, but I have always been able to get a decent workout in.
The building also has a yoga room, a media room with a huge screen and comfy leather seats, meeting rooms that are available for residents to use, and two dog runs — one on the 5^th floor and one on the rooftop — which my boyfriend and I really wanted for our two puppies. Free wi-​fi for residents, too.
The property management team is STELLAR. Each team member has always been personable, patient, helpful, and FUN!
The residents are mostly working professionals, nice, polite, and social. Everyone we’ve met, we really enjoyed meeting!
Last but not the least, The Wave’s location is hard to beat. It is right by a bunch of great restaurants and only steps away from two transit tunnel stations, and the International District. There are a line of ZipCars in the garage, which makes it convenient for ZipCar users. Most importantly, it is only 12 blocks away from my boyfriend’s office and 14 blocks away from mine. We walk everyday! It’s great!
The money we pay for rent is comparable to many other places in Downtown Seattle, but I think the value The Wave offers is unparalleled at this time. WE LOVE LIVING HERE!

Wanted to update everyone on the apartment building. Have to say it’s still one of the best apartments I have ever lived at. The front office makes life so much easier, they take their job pretty serious ²⁴⁄₇ and sometimes I think they need to relax, but when it comes down to helping they are willing to go out of their way. The maintenance crew, especially Giovanni is extra helpful when it comes to work orders. I also accidentally threw a piece of jewelry away that was fairly expensive and even though it’s not the most sanitary thing to do Giovanni helped me get it out of the shoot. After that help there’s was no way I couldn’t give this place a five star.
Besides the office/​staff, the people that also call The wave apartments their home are very courteous and nice. I have yet to come across rude people that live here and hope it stays that way. This is a sports fan dream as long as you’re a Seahawks, Mariners, and Sounders fan. Please stay away if you’re not (kidding)…
Keep in mind no place is perfect, things can always improve but from the bottom of my heart I know that they care, and really when I come home that’s exactly what I want to feel!

I haven’t moved in just yet, but from my experience so far, this place is absolutely awesome. It’s got everything going for it that I can’t think of a single reason not to live here.
First, The Wave is in an amazing location. It’s centralized in Pioneer Square, and you’re in the heart of Seattle sports. If you live here, you can get a view of either downtown Seattle, the lake, CenturyLink field or Union Station/​International District (there’s also construction going on here too). Plus, you get access to a great rooftop, where you can watch games happening at CenturyLink, watch other games on big LCD TVs, or go grilling.
Second, the amenities are great. There’s a media room, which basically is a small movie theater (with leather seats, projector, etc…). There’s a gym which has all the equipment you need for a great workout. There’s also a lot of good spaces to do work or hang out.
Third, the units are great. The building opened recently so mostly everything is brand new.
Lastly, you have a great group of staff that’s there to help you out. They really want to find you the perfect home and will be transparent with you on how The Wave can meet all your needs. My leasing agent was Eli, and he’s especially helpful and kind. Great to talk to as well.
I’ll definitely update my review after I move in, but my initial impressions are definitely very good.

Have lived here for a short time but am very pleased with the building, its amenities and the excellent service provided. It’s a full service building and they take tenant satisfaction seriously. Today one of their maintenance team members Giovanni came to consult regarding items I need to finish putting my place together and he was knowledgable and extremely helpful. Highly recommend.

Outside of the great views, amenities, and excellent location, the maintenance staff here at The Wave is amazing. They’re very patient, professional and responsive. The leasing staff is also very nice, they work very hard at making sure tenants here are taken care of. This brand new community couldn’t really get any better. And if you’re an extrovert, this is perfect for you. The location and proximity to bars, Century Link, Safeco Field and some great restaurants makes it the best living quarters in downtown Seattle. It’s great coming home to an awesome view, there’s a view for everyone!

Is this a dream? This place is amazing ! I’ve lived in The Wave for a little while now and this is literally the best apartment complex I have ever lived in. The amenities are unbeatable, you get what you pay for and more. The leasing agents are the friendliest people I’ve ever worked with Brittany, Nicole and Kevin are amazing! Anytime I have a question or concerns (haven’t had any concerns yet) it’s taken care of within hours. My precious apartments on Mercer Island could not compare to their level of customer service they make me feel extra special.
They go out of their way to communicate with the property whenever they can especially in advance. I have a friend who lives at Via 6 and they actually have to pay to reserve their rooms a good $ 600 NO REFUND. When I lived in Renton I literally feared my leasing agents it was like they were always made at me — I bet my leasing agents are better than yours :) They are setting the standard for amazing but more importantly FRIENDLY customer service.
Let’s talk about the Theatre, The Arcade, Media Lounge, 24 Hour Gym, 24 Hour Yoga Studio (yes hire an instructor and tell her/​him to meet you in your own studio), outdoor area, Fire Pits, Bbq Grills oh and I’m sorry we haven’t even made our way to the roof ! Sound Lounge overlooking Puget Sound, and for the guys a room over looking century link — not the mention the huge tvs in every room with direct Tv… Seriously just pinch me.
That’s on top of my beautiful apartment unit, friendly neighbors and easy access to downtown. I love it here, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

I’ve lived in a handful of different apartment communities in the past 5 years and The Wave is probably one of the best. My leasing agent was Kevin Black and he was dependable and solid as a rock.
I moved from out of state about a week ago so what could have been a difficult transition was made easy by Kevin. My apartment was clean and ready for move in the day I arrived in Seattle. Good quality furnishings, countertops, bathroom fixtures, etc. Nice wood floors, floor to ceiling windows, etc.
The building is brand new but not without it’s quirks. There are only 2 main elevators (besides the service elevator) so sometimes you have to wait a bit to get to the bottom floor. The paint on the main lobby wall was not completed when I first moved in (not a huge deal, but did not look too nice). I think the maintenance staff has been working on it over the past week. However all in all the building is top notch and the people living in it so far have been pleasant.
I think because the apartment is new, paperwork and procedures is not as tidied up as I would have expected but it looks like the online portal should make it easy to pay rents, etc. It is a little confusing compared to apartments managed by companies such as the Irvine Company in CA, but hopefully it becomes easy to use soon.