There’s a certain excitement and anticipation in seeing the construction of a home. Amid exposed bones of a building or unfinished walls, you start to visualize the potential of a space and a story emerges that will create a life within a dwelling. The next thing you know, you’re going through furniture choices in your mind and you’re already moved in before the door is even hung on the entryway — that’s a bit of the feeling one gets when given a special sneak peek of the soon-to-be-completed west building of Metro 112 apartments, as well as the finished east building where people are already following Metro’s invitation to “dwell well.”
Situated across the street from the dramatic architecture of the Bellevue City Hall, Metro 112 is literally within the city’s heart. A mere hop onto NE 4th Street’s access to I-405, it’s a commuter-perfect location, and for those working right in Downtown Bellevue, it’s close enough to all the main buildings to be able to get around by foot or bicycle.
Among the company of Downtown Bellevue’s all-rental residences, Metro 112 offers a professional-friendly community at an affordable leasing price range ($870 – $2,625). Its focus on customer service and a hands-on approach by its on-site property management team, Simpson Housing, gives Metro 112 the distinction of its residents feeling like they are looked after. This feeling of personal attention is reflected by its east building apartments having a projected 72% occupation amount by the end of April. The apartments are spread across east and west towers that are connected, with a total of 299 units. The east building apartments are completed and the west tower units are nearly done, anticipating the residents being able to move in by mid-May, and none too soon, as there is already a waiting list 40 people long for those spaces. The apartment floor plans include studios (524 – 546 sq. ft.), 1 bedroom/1 bath with den options (777 – 813 sq. ft., 929 – 955 sq. ft. w/ den), and 2 bedroom/2 bath units (1286 sq. ft.). Within the almost complete west building are the residential community spaces like the private clubroom, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace, expected to open May 14th. Being given the sneak preview of the construction area, the wide open central courtyard could be seen taking shape with the fire pit and the meditation fountain. Another rare peek included a look at one of the west building apartments, with its cool concrete floors and industrial-exposed ceilings, reflecting the urban living style of Metro 112’s west tower.
Once fully completed this summer, Metro 112 will be an instant neighborhood, making it very appealing as a community. With 20,000 square feet of retail space available, there is room for 7 – 9 different stores or restaurants. They already encourage their renters to feel more like residents with a sense of ownership by being one of the few buildings with a completely smoke-free environment, and they welcome pet owners, without size restrictions on dogs.
The sense of proprietorship Metro 112 encourages among its residents has a lot to do with the property management’s permanent on-site presence. As prospective renters become residents, they are welcomed into the community with little comforts of home like playing cards, neighborhood guides, and even a Metro 112-branded bottle of wine. As part of Metro 112’s outreach program, keep an eye out around Bellevue restaurants for their orange and grey coasters, offering a free gift for interested renters if they bring in one of the coasters and take a look at the apartment homes.
Metro 112
317 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(866) 528-5890
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