Currently an empty lot across from the Newmark, 2nd Avenue and Pike Street is one of downtown Seattle’s most valuable locations. Originally proposed in 2004, the 35 story apartment building may be brought back to life. Surprising that this space has yet to be developed. Exciting that Olson Kundig are the architects for the new high-rise just kitty-corner from 1521 Second.
The proposal is for a 35-story structure with 290 residential units above 14,850 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space. Parking for 389 vehicles to be provided below grade. Review includes removal of 79 surface parking spaces. Project also includes 59,840 cubic yards of grading.
The project will be shooting for LEED Gold Certification and include a large street level restaurant along with an upper level Skybar.
35 Floors above grade, including partial Mezzanine above Ground Floor, semi-private garden courtyard at Ground Floor and B1 level, semi-private roof garden amenity space at 8th floor (Skybar), private resident amenity spaces at 9th floor and Roof and 40’ Mechanical penthouse above roof level.
440’ Maximum height above grade at midpoint of 2nd Avenue property line to include:
400’ Maximum proposed Residential height plus
40’ Maximum Mechanical penthouse above roof level

I keep meaning to go in and ask questions about when and how the 
1200 Stewart is two 35-story towers above a 5-story podium, containing 340 residential units, 229,781 square feet hotel, 79,934 square foot indoor participant sports, 12,903 square feet child care center, 28,738 square feet private club, 26,738 retail, and 5,104 square feet of restaurant use. Parking for 940 vehicles will be provided below grade.
Stop building?