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The Glass

90-unit Downtown Seattle mid-rise completed 2008. Modern glass-forward architecture and urban design in the heart of Downtown Seattle.

90Total Units
2008Year Built
TBVStories
DowntownNeighborhood

Building Profile

The Glass at a Glance

Building NameThe Glass
AddressData to be verified
Year Built2008
Total Units90
StoriesData to be verified
NeighborhoodDowntown, Seattle, WA
HOA Fees$500–$950/mo (est.)
Price Range$450K–$1.4M+
Rental PolicyData to be verified
Building TypeMid-Rise

About This Building

The Glass Overview

The Glass is a 90-unit condominium mid-rise in Downtown Seattle, completed in 2008. The building's name signals its architectural identity: a glass-forward design philosophy that maximizes natural light and urban views, reflecting the architectural language that defined Seattle's peak mid-2000s construction cycle.

Downtown Seattle's central location gives The Glass residents immediate access to the city's densest concentration of retail, dining, and cultural institutions. Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, and Westlake Center are all within walking distance. Link Light Rail at Westlake Station connects residents to Sea-Tac Airport and the broader metro.

At 90 units and a 2008 completion, The Glass is one of Downtown's larger mid-rise buildings from the peak construction cycle. Units completed at this phase of Seattle's development benefit from the design standards and materials quality of the mid-2000s condo boom, with over 15 years of owner-renovation cycles creating diverse finish levels.

Jeff Reynolds maintains sales data and HOA financials for The Glass within the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Address and stories count should be verified; contact Jeff for current listings and a full Downtown Seattle condo building comparison.

Due Diligence

Buyer Considerations at The Glass

Key factors every buyer should evaluate before making an offer at The Glass. Jeff Reynolds reviews these items as part of every buyer consultation for this building.

Newer Build — Premium HOA

The Glass was completed in 2008 with a HOA range of $500–$950/mo—on the higher end for downtown Seattle. Verify what this fee covers: amenities, parking, concierge, reserve contributions. Higher fees at a 2008 building may reflect premium operations or elevated reserve contributions for glass-façade maintenance.

Glass Façade Maintenance

Buildings with all-glass or curtain-wall façades require specialized maintenance and eventual window/seal replacement at significant cost. Request the reserve study with specific attention to façade maintenance schedules and reserve fund allocations for glass system replacement.

18-Year Reserve Building

At 18 years of operation, The Glass’s reserve fund is in mid-accumulation. Verify percent-funded and confirm the reserve study reflects the long-term capital needs of a glass-façade building—these can be more capital-intensive than conventional masonry structures.

90-Unit Scale

90 units provides reasonable HOA economies of scale. Confirm Fannie Mae eligibility, owner-occupancy ratios, and rental cap status. 2008 downtown buildings sometimes have elevated rental concentrations as the investor-buyer pool from the original sales cycle has had 18 years to exit.

Buyer Fit

Who The Glass Is Best For

The Glass attracts specific buyer profiles based on its building format, location, ownership structure, and price point. Here is who Jeff Reynolds most often works with at this building—and why.

Buyer Profile
Contemporary Design Buyer

The Glass’s design is its primary differentiator in downtown Seattle’s condo market. For buyers who want contemporary visual architecture rather than brick or concrete construction, it stands out in the downtown inventory.

Buyer Profile
Downtown Professional

The Glass’s 2008 construction and higher HOA range suggest a building designed for downtown professionals who want quality operations alongside their central location.

Buyer Profile
View-Oriented Urban Buyer

Jeff Reynolds can identify which floors and orientations at The Glass deliver the strongest view-to-price ratio given the building’s current inventory and recent comparable sales.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Glass: Your Questions Answered

Where is The Glass located? +

The Glass is located in Downtown Seattle. The exact address is to be verified. The Downtown location provides walkable access to Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, and Link Light Rail at Westlake Station for regional transit.

How many units does The Glass have? +

The Glass has 90 residences. The building was completed in 2008. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current availability, unit configurations, and recent comparable sales.

What is The Glass building's architectural style? +

The Glass reflects the glass-curtain-wall architectural language prominent in Seattle's mid-2000s construction cycle, designed to maximize natural light and capture city views through floor-to-ceiling glazing. The design philosophy is consistent with the broader aesthetic of Seattle's peak condo construction era.

What are HOA fees at The Glass? +

HOA fees at The Glass are estimated at $500–$950 per month depending on unit size. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund status.

What year was The Glass built? +

The Glass was completed in 2008, at the peak of Seattle's mid-2000s condo construction cycle. The building has over 15 years of ownership history and an established HOA with accumulated reserves. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current reserve fund data and HOA financial details.

Your Downtown Condo Specialist

Jeff Reynolds

Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in The Glass and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at The Glass, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.

Jeff tracks every sale at The Glass, maintains HOA financial data, and knows which floor plans and view orientations hold value best. This depth of building-level knowledge is what separates a specialist from a generalist.

Jeff Reynolds • Seattle Condo Authority Network • jeff.reynolds@compass.com

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