The Wilcox

"Nice building, but bad management. The management changed the terms of the lease repeatedly without any notice (eg changing their insurance requirements and threatening tenants who tried to complain; changing their lease transfer policies)"

"Alicia was a great tour guide. The location is really great, around major grocery stores and pharmacies. There are so many eateries and little shops in walking distance. It's also close to a few bus lines. The apartment itself offers a rooftop deck with a wonderful view of Ballard and the docks. The community room is great and the fitness center has great equipment to use. I would have been happy to choose this place as my next home if I wasn't looking for a space large enough for two people."

"Moving to The Wilcox has been such a bright spot in my time in Seattle. Alicia, on the management/leasing team, has been phenomenal in every way. It seems like there has been constant movement in management over the last year or so, but seeing her consistently has brought so much joy to not only myself, but the rest of the building. I know I can go to her with any questions/concerns and they’ll be answered promptly with the correct information. Same with the maintenance team - they are fantastic. I had an issue with my sink, and Taurus was available and fixing it less than an hour after I contacted them. I’m really grateful for the community they have built and just resigned for another year!"

"I’ve lived at the Wilcox for a while Alicia is great in the office! There has been a few different managers but she’s been steadfast and always helpful! Anytime I have any maintenance concerns Taurus is always quick to address and very informative! All in all it’s amazing experience living here!"

"I was here for 2 years (Aug 2019 - Sept 2021) and these are my thoughts on living here: - The photos that I've attached are of the S2 unit that I lived in - Overall, I would recommend living here if you can find a good deal. Otherwise, I'd consider other options Pros: + The walls are fairly thick. I never once heard anything from my neighbors on either side of me + Plenty of cabinet and closet space (at least for a single person) + Relatively fast elevators + Built in internet modems (via CenturyLink / Lumen) to quickly get internet for 100 mbps at $40 / month the day you move in + Dedicated Amazon delivery lockers + Property management team is receptive to security concerns. They've added more locks to doors so it's not as easy to get to resident property + Property management team is good and friendly with communication (via email) regarding issues that impact the entire complex (e.g. broken elevator, broken door to parking garage, no hot water, excessive heat warnings). Thankfully utility issues like this are uncommon. Cons: - Some units do not have windows that let in a lot of air, making circulation a concern (specifically floor plan S2) - No A/C. Strongly recommend buying a portable unit for yourself for the summer months. A good floor fan is a minimum. Especially if your windows are west facing - Inadvisable to go out at night in this neighborhood, especially near the Ballard commons park - The trash and recycling service is mandatory and is $18/month - The floors are relatively thin in the building. It can be easy to hear your neighbors above you walking around if they're not mindful of it. Property management isn't much help here. It's better to talk to your neighbors about it directly and exchange phone numbers. I recommend renting on the top floor if you can afford to. - There's construction that's planned to take place adjacent to and across the street from the apartment complex - The main reason I moved was for work. I would have stayed otherwise"