Onni South Lake Union

"Rating: 4.5/5 stars I have lived at Onni SLU for the past year and a half and all in all I can't complain about my experience. Any complaints below are honestly just nitpicking especially when paying for a luxury building like this. TLDR: Onni SLU is a LUXURY building and with luxury comes a price tag. If you can afford it, I would 100% recommend living here without a doubt. The amenities are top notch, the staff is friendly, and the location is phenomenal. The amenities are very nice to have and are a great selling point, but you will probably only use 15-30% of the amenities while you live here. For me personally, it was the gym and the pool(s). Long version: Onni is a gem and if you can afford it, I would highly recommend it. This is by far the nicest building I have lived in and the only reason I am moving out is to save some money. Biggest issue: Hotel guests sharing the building/amenities with residents. Onni SLU has 3 buildings, Fairview and Boren Tower which are both residential, and Level which is the hotel. Level shares some floors with the residents. Hotel individuals are not as respectful of the property as residents and in turn things get damaged. Amenities: Onni has the BEST amenities available in Seattle. 3 swimming pools (one indoor on the first floor, two outdoor L2 and L13), 3 hot tubs, 1 cold plunge, 3 dry sauna's, 2 steam rooms. The gym is high level but misses some machines that you would expect to find. The game room is good, but the equipment is damaged by guests sometimes. I have never used the Movie theater as it was always out of service (and still might be) for 12 months of my stay (last time I checked), same as the Karaoke room. The basketball court and the music studio are amazing. Continuing with amenities, Onni has a curfew. Apart from the P1 basketball court/music studio, the gym(s), and the L1 pool, everything is only open from 8am to 10pm. Yes, this includes weekends and summers. L2 which is the outdoor common space also closes at 10pm. The curfew is understandable as rowdy gatherings can disturb nearby units, but it is extremely unfortunate to feel like you can’t use the amenities that you pay for. Community: Residents in Onni are nice but mostly standoff-ish. I have made some amazing friends here (probably life-long ones) but the majority of people here are in their own world which is understandable. At Onni, from what I presume, there are so many amenities/things to do that it dilutes the sense of community. Events: Onni hosts some INSANELY awesome events. Usually hosted monthly/bi-monthly, these events are the talk of the building for the next week. Notably, the Halloween event and the summer pool parties are amazing as Onni has an open bar, live DJ’s and more. 10/10 events, no complaints here. Elevators: Elevators, especially in the Fairview tower are often slow. There are 4 elevators, but it always seems that only 2 are working at any given time resulting in sometimes long waits (I have waited over 8 minutes for the elevator once). Unit: The units are gorgeous all in all and the views from the higher floors are insatiable. There is no sound that goes through the walls, so you do not hear neighbors in your unit unless you are next to the front door. Staff: Overall staff at Onni are extremely kind and helpful. In the leasing office the folks are amazing, specifically Maddie, Ken, and Marlee. They are there to help and you will almost always get a smile when they assist! Garage: Paying $350-450 per month for parking per car, you would expect to have a well-secure garage and a decent sized spot. For resident parking you are placed between P4 and P7 which is 4 to 7 floors below street level. If you get lucky you can get a nice spot, but the majority of spots have less than a foot of space between cars. As stated in the beginning, I overall highly recommend living in Onni SLU if it does not put a strain on your budget, but these are small things that irked me while living here. These “complaints” are not deal-breakers for me at least but they are notable."

"I had an amazing experience yesterday working with Ken & Maddie. They are so full of personality and welcomed me as soon as I entered the leasing office. When touring communities you always look at how management treats you, it indicates how your experience at the community will be. It’s impressive to have luxury people working at a luxury complex."

"I recently moved from Kiara and have been living here for the past month. The amenities are top notch, as mentioned in other reviews. Maddie has been helpful with adjusting my parking spot to one with more space."

"I’ve had the pleasure of living here over the past year. Some of my favorite things about ONNI are the incredible location in SLU, the top-of-the-line gym, and the 3 large saunas. To top it off, I am comfortable knowing I have hospitable and professional property managers on site. The team here is full caring people who will make sure you’re well taken care of. Maintenence is quick and efficient and the property is well maintained, inside and out. Easy walking access to Whole Foods, District H, and a wonderful restaurants. Even Climate Pledge Arena! There is no shortage of things to do once you get done with a long day or commute. They have events on site frequently which is a great way to connect with your neighbors."

"Love our apartment, the view of Lake Union and all the amenities in particular the gym. It’s a beautiful place to live, with monthly parties for the residents to get to know each other. When the occasional maintenance issue arises, the staff are quick to help and efficient at resolving the problem. Onni staff members like Mado are excellent representatives for OSLU management, he has helped us with a number of minor issues since we moved in. We plan to stay here for quite a while as it’s by far the best complex in SLU."