The Millwright

Look, this is a great place to live. Modern amenities, modern feel to the building, and brand new. If you can get over living above a busy intersection (recommend a higher floor), then it is well placed for walking distance from many great shops and restaurants in Fremont. And the roof is spectacular. However, the management company is one of the least helpful I’ve ever had the misfortune of dealing with. I lost my job in a tech layoff a few months back, and they are not willing to help their tenants at all. While I understand the need to safeguard their own financial interest, allow me to relay to you how they’ve “worked” with me: -I let them know I lost my job and asked for options. They said that I would be on the hook fully for rent thru the end of my lease term (understandable). But, despite offering sublets in the lease “with written approval”, that is a complete sham. They will not allow you to sublet, no exceptions. -upon moving out I asked them if they would be willing to help me market my unit to relieve the lease burden. They said they would not, and finding a replacement tenant was squarely on me. Mind you they own the building’s rights on every major website (apartments.com, Zillow.com), so all I can do is use Facebook marketplace and Craigslist to hopefully source someone. This is despite them having a full-time building manager who, while helpful for day-to-day problems, I know does not have a ton to do on a daily basis (besides deny helping me, I guess). Perhaps it is the management company’s policy, but my options are limited and they’ve shown no sympathy for a job loss or me trying to preserve my finances. It would take them maybe 10 minutes to reactivate my listing on their owned sites. -despite paying rent in full and on time every month, they are not willing to compromise to any degree on the lease breaking fee. Given the 3 months I have left on my lease term, it costs me more to break it than to stick out the remainder of the term. All in, this management company does not care about you at all and have no sympathy to your situation. You could say they are greedy and antithetical to basic decency. Great building, lovely place to live, horrible lease terms and unhelpful management. Save yourself the headache.

I recently moved into Millwright Apartments in Seattle and have had an excellent experience so far. The building is well maintained, clean, and has a modern feel throughout. The apartments themselves are spacious with high-quality finishes, and the attention to detail really stands out. One of the best parts of living here is the management and maintenance team. Loni the property manager and Larry the maintenance director are responsive, professional, and genuinely care about the residents and the condition of the property. Any questions or maintenance requests are handled quickly, which makes living here stress-free. The location in Seattle is also fantastic—close to everything you need while still feeling like a comfortable place to come home to at the end of the day. The community atmosphere is welcoming, and it’s clear that a lot of effort goes into keeping the property running smoothly. Overall, I highly recommend Millwright Apartments to anyone looking for a well-managed, comfortable, and high-quality place to live in Seattle. Definitely a five-star experience!