Sunset Electric Apartments

Sunset Electric has genuinely been one of my favorite buildings I’ve lived in. Between the location and proximity to everything you could ever need, the views of Cal Anderson and the skyline, and the friendly attentive building management, there’s so much to appreciate. Alina has been my go to gal for everything with quick repairs, questions about local events, and even just a quick fun chat. If you’re a plant parent, this place is unbeatable. There’s always ample light and the summers are beyond beautiful. While my time is coming to an end after three fun years, I will miss my spot dearly.

I recently moved into this apartment, and I have to say the place is amazing I love the view and people , but the real highlight of the entire experience was working with Alina. She is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also incredibly personable. From the very first tour, she made me feel comfortable, welcomed, and genuinely cared for. Alina was always quick to respond, patient with all my questions, and went above and beyond to make the leasing process smooth and stress-free. She took the time to get to know me and made the whole experience feel more like working with a friend than just another leasing agent. If you’re thinking about moving here, you’re in great hands. Alina made this place feel like home before I even moved in.

Great units and location with friendly staff as well, specifically Alina. From the very first moment I met her, Alina exuded a warm and genuine energy that immediately set her apart. Throughout my entire experience, Alina has consistently been approachable and incredibly willing to help with any issues I've encountered. Whether it was a minor problem or a more significant concern, she always made herself available. I've found her to be incredibly efficient, often going above and beyond to ensure that any problem is tackled. Her down-to-earth personality makes every interaction a pleasant one. She genuinely cares about the well-being of the residents and the community. Her professionalism, combined with her genuine warmth and dedication, enhances the living environment. Any future resident would be incredibly fortunate to have her.

Love living at sunset electric! Great location in the heart of capt hill! Also the leasing agent (Alina) is an absolute gem! Super sweet and will add a smile to your day.

Sunset Electric has been a great place to call home for the past 4 years. The leasing team is great. Alina and Betsy are friendly, attentive, and prompt. They love dogs and making friends with the residents. The units are great, perfect for a city dweller. The building is in a great location for food, fun, sports, and more. The only thing I would ask for is a dog run so residents don't always have to go outside on busy sidewalks and streets. Other than that, very dog-friendly! Check out this beautiful building on Capitol Hill!

I moved here from San Francisco on a very short timeline, looking for a new place. I met with Alina, and she gave me an amazing tour, answering all my questions! Sunset Electric has been amazing! A Very modern apartment. The front staff has been very attentive and accommodating to any concerns I have. Looking forward to my future move here!

From the showing to the move-in, Alina and Betsy were top notch professionals and super helpful. My son had to find an apartment virtually for a move from NYC to Seattle for his job. Yes, it was done virtually. The showing, the lease signing, the renters insurance and the move. Not ever having been to Seattle and not knowing a soul. If I could keep adding stars, I would. The hospitality, the advice, the constant reassurances, the explaining and re-explaining, the patience, but above all, the friendliness that a New Yorker is bred to suspect is a scam, is for real here. Everyone we met in this building was friendly. The apartments are lovely and so important, your packages and mail are SAFE. People can’t just walk into the building. Biometric facial recognition to get in. We ordered dozens of boxes with furniture and household items and nothing was ever taken. Not one single thing. The area is lovely. Can’t complain. Yes there are homeless and addicts at night but I’ve never seen such harmless people compared to NYC, I feel safe. Wonderful restaurants everywhere!

The ongoing hot water issues make this building uninhabitable according to state law. Currently I have not had hot water for 4 days, and there is a scheduled repair in 2 more days time. The Washington bar association considers 24 hours a reasonable time for repair for hot water. When I spoke with the management team, Betsy shifted the blame onto the plumbing company noting that she has been aware of issues for months, but the plumbers are inadequate. If this is true, the building needs to hire a different plumber, repair or replace the defective systems, and reimburse tenants for uninhabitable conditions for the duration of the lack of hot water. I have previously genuinely loved living here, but it is unreasonable and illegal to leave the hot water off for this long.

I came across Sunset Electric while searching for an apartment and had the pleasure of meeting Alina, who gave me a detailed tour of the complex. I'm excited about the opportunity and look forward to submitting my application.

Do Not Move to Sunset Electric. This place is an absolute nightmare. If you're considering living here, run the other way. Between the constant water issues, outrageous billing, and terrible management, it's been a disaster from the start. Hot Water Problems:I moved in May 2024, and since August, the hot water has been a joke. For the past four months, it's been off and on--mostly off. Now it's freezing outside, and guess what? Still no hot water. Management claims to fix it, but two weeks later, it's broken again. They've only bothered to send two emails about this whole mess since August. Totally unacceptable. Water Meter Issues:If you're looking at Unit 305, think again. You'll be paying for water you're not even using. Apparently, there's a leak somewhere, but instead of fixing it, you'll get stuck with the bill. I filed a claim with Conservice, and surprise, I've heard nothing back. Management has confirmed there's no leak in my unit but insists I'm somehow using 1,600 gallons of water a month--when everyone else is using 400. That's insane. I rarely even use my dishwasher or do laundry. This feels like a scam. I wish i can get out of my lease and just move now. Front Door Lock Issues:When the locks were first installed they gave us all codes that were just our apartment numbers without telling us. It was completely unsafe. I knew all my neighbors door codes and they never consented to me having it. Everyone bought little security cameras to place in their units since everyone was upset. Took like a month for them to come around and give us all new codes. I still. use my camera cause i dont trust the office people. On top of that initial issue you are not allowed to use the Yale app. It wasnt installed with that feature so i cant give access to anyone and if i give my code out then i have to go downstairs to change it everytime. DONT BOTHER GOING TO REO FLATS APTS on 14th. They are getting the same locks and are managed by betsy who also runs Sunset Electric. Bad Management:The management here is the worst I've ever dealt with. At first, I tried to be friendly, but now I'm over it. Betsy and Alina spend more time gossiping about other residents than actually doing their jobs. My water bill? Ignored. Sewer bill? Ignored. Hot water? Still nonexistent. Don't even get me started on parking. They claim there's a "list" for the garage spots, but there isn't. Alena--who moved in after me--got a spot right away while I've been waiting for months. Meanwhile, I'm stuck street parking and walking half a mile to my car every time I need it. This place is mismanaged, overpriced (no amenities except location), and absolutely not worth the headache. Save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere.

We applied in late January, paying a $300 deposit. We were rejected the next day and told our deposit would be returned. Over two months later, many phone calls and very few returned calls we have still not been refunded our deposit. At this point I can only assume they plan to keep the money and ignore us. Very unprofessional organization.

Have not returned refund that was promised to us over 3 months ago. We've called and spoken with people repeatedly but nothing happens and are continually ignored.

I was having a good time until it comes to the end. There are limitations on amenities and the noises from the street, but I can stand all that only if they don't act like a gold digger. The rent goes higher every year, and they tell you it's the average price on the market. However, when I moved out and checked again, it goes down $100 from my original rent!! $250 down from my new lease rent. If, unfortunately, you're already here, don't renew the lease, just move out and move back in again so you can get a fair price. I told them I'm not gonna renew the lease as soon as they send me the notice. I also visited the office multiple times asking things needed for moving out. I believe their original words were "You only need to turn in the key, and we will do an inspection, that will be all." I asked if I need to sign anything or turn in any paperwork, but they just told me "only the key" firmly. After I moved out, the date comes to the day my lease ends. The manager (who never reply me on rent discount) emailed me and say"I am reaching out to you to see if you have made a decision about renewing or if you plan to go month-to-month? Your lease expires today so we would need to get your new lease signed this week." So apparently, my words mean nothing to them. It became worse when I honestly told them I already moved out: "Did you submit 20 days notice to vacate as required by the lease? If not, you will be responsible for the next 20 days of rent. " I mean WTF??? Now you're asking me about paperwork?? I have to admit it's my fault for not memorizing all the content on the lease contract, and not recording our conversation on moving out. The thing is I don't have any proof here that I notice them about moving out, so I have to pay to cover their "marketing loss." You think you can trust people and this is what comes after. After my defense, they kindly reduced it to minus $500 from my deposit. Thank you very much, Sunset electric. P.S. My name is Wenqi and they've been calling me Wengi for the 2 whole years. Sweet little nickname they give me I'd say.

Pro: Sunset Electric is located directly in the center of Capitol Hill. You are steps away from all the activity and a mile from downtown. Con: Sunset Electric has little to no amenities compared to equally priced apartment communities within a few blocks. The only fire pit on the roof is broken, there is no fitness room, concierge services, community lounge, or movie room. The courtyard is empty except for a few potted plants and broken floor tiles. Also the frequency of community events is very low to none.

Sunset Electric is a joke. I don't even know where to begin. Their marketing tactics are tacky and obnoxious, and bring unwanted attention to new development that is already hated within the Capitol Hill community. I'm talking about the Batman light that shines out front of the gates. It's almost embarrassing to walk into the building. The interior of the building looks like a prison corridor. The residents that live here make you question whether or not you are living in a dorm. There is a ton of light pollution in the bedrooms from the outside hallways at night, yet during the day your bedroom manages to remain dark. Poor design. If you like hot showers, don't expect them at Sunset Electric. We've gone numerous occasions taking luke-warm (and sometimes cold) showers. It's been blamed on their tankless hot water heater, too many people showering at one time, new building quirks, even flat out denial, etc. A year later and the problem still has never been fixed. When you reach out to management, they are extremely indifferent to fixing any problems. They do not return emails or phone calls. And when they do, you are provided with vague responses. Sunset is also managed by Greystar, which means they'll throw corporate bullshit from their rule books if you try to negotiate anything that's not in your lease agreement. The property manager is condescending and does a great job of making you feel as if you are incompetent. On our last night in the apartment we witnessed him entering the apartments while intoxicated, opening up the vacant live/work space to a few of his friends to go party in. Real professional. This building has an $11,000 espresso machine but absolutely no amenities. I'm not sure why an automatic machine is necessary when you are blocks away from some of the best coffee in Seattle. Pet rent is $50, does not include a dog run. I guess that covers the 'free' doggie bags they provide. Parking will cost you $300 a month. This building also boasts about how 'green' they are but still charges $10 a month for bike storage.. not sure how that encourages you to ride. Anyway, the list goes on. DO NOT RENT from Sunset Electric. We rented a 580 sq. ft one bedroom for $1865, and after one year it increased to $2100, plus an additional $200 fee if we wanted to go month to month. No thanks! I get that it's a new building, but a little steep for what you could get elsewhere. Looking back, we should have known better. It's unfortunate that Sunset Electric attempts to foster a sense of community, which is all a facade. Unless you're writing them a check, they want nothing to do with you.

Under any circumstances do not choose an apartment that faces west or is close to the Rhino Room. I moved to a new apartment just a few blocks away, still in "an urban environment" and my life is so much better being away from The Rhino Room. One night I woke up to gunshots. I looked outside my window from the 6th floor and a man was laying flat out on the ground surrounded by police and ambulances. I had to call 911 a few times as well as street fights spilled out onto 11th right outside my window. Not to mention the loud music until 2AM. Oh and almost forgot the two times i was looking out my window and saw someone get knocked out in a street fight. In the warmer months, it gets even louder. The street parades like the Gay Pride weekend and the Capitol Hill Block Party make your weekend days and nights unbearable. There is even a stage set down the street on 11th. Get ready for three days of hellish loud music. Also clubs like Purr have karaoke nights in the summer and you will hear people singing until 2AM during the weekdays. Closing the windows does not help. Trust me when I tell you this is not just ambient noise because you're living in the city. This is far beyond that. The lights at Cal Anderson sometimes stay on past midnight and even with your shades down the light still shines in so there's that problem too. And since the building is built like a jail and not like a regular apartment building anytime you walk outside your door you're instantly greeted by cold weather or rain. Along with that comes a slippery floor especially as you come off the elevator and exit the building. Unlike others I thought the management team, like Kevin and Daniel, were great and friendly. And maintenance was excellent and always responded to any issues I had immediately. It's not their fault the building is a disaster. I think if this building was closer to $1500-$1700 for a 1BD it may make sense for some people but the building's rents are just as high as every other complex around the area without any of the amenities they offer and all the problems that come from Sunset's location. The only "amenity" there is is a coffee machine, which is useless because you live in Seattle and there coffee shops all around Capitol Hill. I think potential renters will get trapped just like I did thinking wow what a great location this is but then you realize it is just the opposite. I pay the same amount now for a brand new apartment at Ava Capitol Hill that is over 100 sq feet bigger, has a lot of amenities, a much bigger and nicer rooftop, and way quieter even though it is only a few blocks away and between Pine and Pike still. And most importantly, I don't have to live above the Rhino Room anymore. I don't see any reason at all why you would ever choose to live here with so many other options around. I actually can't even think of just one. I wanted to write this review in the hopes I'll save someone for making a huge mistake. It seems a lot of people I met who rented here came from out of town or rented sight unseen like me. For those people thinking of renting here please check out all the others buildings close by that are so much better for the same price. Please don't make the same mistake I did. And yes, there are plenty of quieter buildings up both Pine and Pike. I live in one. The five star reviews make me laugh...beware...

I lived the building for two years. I loved my clean and modern apartment. I wasn't big on the noise, but that is the neighborhood. What I have been amazed at was the changed in management. Daniel Parkman and the current staff are amazingly helpful, patient and responsive. When I first moved in, the staff couldn't be bothered to help me. There was always a reason some system or other justified terrible customer service. But when Daniel started, the tone and the mood of the staff changed with it. Daniel was always polite and willing you help. His replacement, when he went on vacation, was equally helpful and polite. They always found a way to help me.

My girlfriend and I lived at Sunset Electric for 1 year and loved it! We had an east facing apartment on the 2nd floor so we didn't have a view but our 12ft. ceilings, cement walls and sliding patio door made up for it. Weekends were noisy but having lived in Capitol Hill prior to Sunset Electric, we knew what to expect being located in the heart of Seattle's nightlife. It also puts you directly across from Cal Anderson park and since the building is dog-friendly it's the perfect spot to run your dog. The staff at SE was amazing. Danny, the manager as of 2016, was always ready to help out with whatever was needed with a smile while Jake, the head of maintenance, was friendly and would always get things done quickly. I would say the worst thing at Sunset Electric was the price. It is falling into the trend of the surrounding buildings with no remorse. Even the parking was priced higher than we'd seen elsewhere, but in CapHill it is a must. I don't like to see people barraging the building with bad reviews because they didn't like the building's "batman light" or due to "bad unit lighting" like they didn't view the unit before signing their lease. If you are renting site-unseen you need to research deeply anyway and this building should be no exception. Hot water or water pressure was NEVER an issue, possibly due to being located near ground level(hot tip!). Move here if you make a good wage, enjoy privacy, don't mind some club music every now and then, have a dog and don't workout. You'll love it!

DO NOT MOVE HERE!! We broke our lease paying 2 months extra just to get out of here. This place is only good for overworked Amazon employees because they are never home. The management staff is nice however the building was built with no insulation whatsoever. You can hear Purr Nightclub on one side of the building all week until 2am (I mean shaking the wall loud), the sound of the alarm warning you cops are coming out of the police station on the other side along with recycle and dump trucks constantly and on the 11th Ave side you hear the other nightclub and drunk "Woo" girls. Your upstairs neighbor regularly walking shakes the lights and is never ending. The bedroom gets no light in most units due to the waste of a space courtyard and there are NO amenities besides a coffee machine and grill. Another issue is the water pressure. It's very light throughout the unit. I would give this "0" stars if possible.

I relocated to Seattle in a rush this past spring. Sunset Electric was the only apartment building in Capitol Hill which had professional, accommodating staff, unique floorplans, and the right price! I was able to rent my place site-unseen because of Danny's (the leasing manager) willingness to answer my barrage of questions and the dozens of photos that he took... and took again... and again as my questions and comments continued to pour in via email. Hands down my favorite apartment and building to date. I love it!!!

This building sucks so bad, I wouldn't even recommend Sunset Electric to an irritating co-worker or jerk ex-boyfriend. No one deserves the hell that comes with living here. There is no temperature control on the water so you can never be guaranteed the ability to shower comfortably. There are no amenities in this very expensive building except for a coffee machine in the lobby and a rooftop deck with a fire pit that almost never works. The rates here are the same as or more expensive than neighboring new buildings that have amazing amenities and are out of noise range from the Rhino Room, fire station and police station. I won't even use the coffee machine anymore because kids often sneak onto the premises and I have seen them rubbing dirty, sticky hands all over the faucet and cups. I have not slept through a single night in my 8-month lease because of the Rhino Room mess, constant police sirens, and people essentially having fights outside the building nightly. Sometimes I cannot even get into the gate safely at night because of the shady characters and criminal activity happening just outside the door. Packages get stolen from the open mail area regularly because it is so easy for people to sneak in the building. The management acts as if it is doing you some huge honor by leasing a parking space for $275/month and my tiny Mini Cooper barely fits. I essentially need to wedge my car into the space for the privilege of having to climb over my hood to get out. Although they put in shiny, pretty finishings, everything is extremely cheap and ill-fitting. Just last week, almost all the shelves in my pantry collapsed because the plastic brackets melted with the high Summer temperatures. These issues persist because management is highly unresponsive and dismissive as soon as you sign the 60-page lease. We put in our notice to get away from this parade of horribles, but asked to lease the unit for 4 additional days to line up with the availability of our new place. The property manager proceeded to grill me for 15 minutes on why I would move out without even answering our request. He even argued with me about our decision, saying that we should just close our windows (as though that wouldn't have occurred to us) or understand it is "an urban environment." I explained that we understood the area would by noisy (the building makes you sign off on that fact in lease), but that the magnitude and frequency of the disruption is impossible to understand until you're living in it. The manager's only response was that I must be wrong because he's "stopped by a few times at night" and didn't think it was so bad. After this waste of my time, he then said that we would need to pay for an entire additional month to stay until our new apartment is available; meaning we would pay $3350 to stay 4 days in an apartment building we hate. To be clear, it isn't like there are people lining up to rent our unit. The building is nearly empty, including the identical unit above ours. This "building policy" of not working with residents on move-out dates reeks of desperation. Everyone is fleeing this place in droves and they are just trying to squeeze every last dime out of the residents before they go under. But hey, if you are a big fan of hearing police sirens and fire engines all night, or if you enjoy taking a cold shower after being kept up all night by the fights outside the Rhino Room or, hey, if you just like flushing a ton of money down the drain; this building might be for you.

My husband and I moved to Seattle from LA/West Hollywood in May, and were blown away by the cost of living (especially since I wrongly assumed everywhere outside CA would be cheaper). During our apartment hunt, Sunset Electric was the third complex we visited and was by far the nicest, and fit most of our criteria. The lease is long, but we expected as much with the quality of the building - and we read the lease thoroughly, which most people don't (which is why we weren't surprised by the additional month-to-month fees, when initial deposits were due and for how much, parking fees, etc.). Maybe we've been renting for too long, but we never expect to get a security deposit back - although it's always nice if we do. If we get back $40 from our SE $400 deposit (like others mention), we'll go to the movies. The parking fee is expensive, but again, coming from LA, we're used to paying a high price for the convenience of storing our car - which is basically what we've been doing since we can walk everywhere (to work, grocery stores, theaters, downtown, Pike Place...). The management and maintenance teams have been extremely pleasant, and they always say hi and wave whenever we're coming or going (which is a breath of fresh air for this native southerner). And I can't really begrudge an apartment complex for wanting to advertise/fill its units; plus, I like that the entryway is illuminated - feels a bit more secure. As far as the building design goes, I enjoy how it marries the historic with the contemporary, the openness of the atrium-like interior, and the other LEED touches - definitely preferred to the claustrophobic interior hallways and shoddy materials of most new construction. The coffee machine has been nice - and while it does conk out on occasion (*sad trombone*), it's also a ridiculous First World luxury that we can do without, and wasn't a deal-breaker for us looking elsewhere; after all, as some of the other commentators mention, there're plenty of coffee shops within a stone's throw. We've yet to have any issues with hot water, or anything else with the unit, and while it was initially annoying to have the bedroom be so illuminated at night (from the alcove lights), we just put up curtains. Is there ambient noise at night from clubs (like Purr), rooftop revelry, or general street noise (sirens from the police station next door, etc.)? Sure. But we're in the middle of a city - it's to be expected, and the units are well insulated. Again, maybe we've been renting for too long, or we haven't been here long enough, but for now we're just glad to (1) Not have slumlords; (2) Not have insane neighbors who complain about every little noise we make; and (3) Feel safe/secure in our home. I only wish we had friendly(ier) neighbors. So many residents we say hi to or smile at just glower (maybe the parents didn't send their beebie's rent check this month?). Cheer up, people - you live in a beautiful city, and a nice apartment complex. THERE ARE RAINBOW CROSSWALKS OUTSIDE! Remember how fortunate you are to have such petty problems.

Luxury today, affordable tomorrow.

My partner and I had to quickly relocate to the area and found Sunset Electric after searching all over for a place that would accommodate our needs. The place is beautiful and the staff is super friendly and helpful. The leasing manager, Danny, was so helpful during the process and really helped us understand our contract. Of course there are some cons but that's with any building in the middle of the city, specially Cap Hill. We have been here for a month and LOVE IT!

The apartment itself is great! The bedroom is big and I love all of the windows. Unfortunately, my bedroom's windows looked out to the alley to the police station. I wake up every morning around 5:30 am to loud banging noises.. the garage trucks every day.. Since the apartment is right on Capital Hill, you'll hear music until the early morning on weekends but you have to expect that moving into a place right next to clubs/bars. It is pricey and the price for parking is crazy, especially compared to other places nearby. Great place, great management, very clean, but be prepared to hear loud noises at all hours.

I visited Sunshine Electric in early March. It was very cold and so was their lobby which was like a freezer with no seats. The apartments were overpriced, not very big and poorly sound proofed. It seemed more like a warehouse than an apartment that houses people. There are a lot of better apartments in Capitol Hill for the same price as Sunshine Electric.

Same as all the other reviews. What drove me to write this is their blatant misuse of the security deposit. They deducted for painting, sanitization and carpet cleaning, all of which was completely unnecessary and unlawfully deducted based on the terms of the lease. I moved out because they wanted another 285/month to go month-to-month and refused to do any short-term lease. Clearly, they're in it to turn a profit on people vacating. Hot water went out on a regular basis and while the coffee machine they installed was nice, that too was often out of service. And yes, the marketing was obnoxious and excessive. If they cut the marketing spend, perhaps they would stop nickel and diming people.

I moved into Sunset a few months ago and I don't see myself leaving any time soon. It's a great place to live right in the centre of Capitol Hill and almost everything is within walking distance. Obviously, the neighborhood can be noisy, but to be honest it's really not a big deal at all. The infamous Rhino Room only opens on Fridays and Saturdays for a few hours, that's it. Other than that, I never feel that there are any issues at all. If someone can show me an apartment building in Capitol with the noise background of a lonely house in the mountains, please be my guest. The staff at the leasing office is the friendliest and most helpful I have ever had. They do everything they can do to help you at any time and as soon as possible. All the amenities and the kitchen for instance are still relatively new and in good shape, but if something doesn't work you can be sure that maintenance will come and fix it very quick. Also, depending on which apartment you get, the view is amazing and I can even see the mountains behind the Space Needle (if the weather plays along). The rooftop is accessible to every tenant and provides a great view on Downtown that I enjoy as often as I can. Taking everything into account, I'm very happy I can live here and only recommend it. Some of the older reviews apparently refer to their old staff in the leasing office, but I can assure you that this is not a problem anymore. In my opinion, it's the best place I could find on Capitol Hill so far and you should definitely take the chance and have a look for yourself!