Several companies have officially closed their doors for business at the corner of Bellevue Way and Main Street, including well-known retail establishments such as 7-Eleven, Cupcake Royale, Rudy’s Barbershop, and Araya’s Place. The Spot Off Main also closed in early March. The closing of 7-Eleven certainly marks the end of […]
Apartments
Lincoln Square Expansion Showroom to Open in June
Last Friday the media got a sneak preview viewing opportunity of “The Studio Expansion Experience Center” for the Lincoln Square Expansion showroom. This showroom houses state-of-the-art interactive technology to preview the apartments, office space, hotel, shopping and entertainment planned within the expansion. Kemper Freeman Jr. led the press conference announcing […]
“Weirdo” Brings Photorealistic Graffiti to Downtown Bellevue at Soma Towers Apartments
The Seattle artist, Jeff Jacobson widely known as “Weirdo,” is painting his photorealistic, graffiti-esque art at Soma Towers Apartments, which is currently under construction in downtown Bellevue. The urban art is ongoing until early May. Spectators can see the artist in action outside on west side of the tower at 288 […]
The Spot Off Main Bar in Bellevue Closes to Prepare for Construction
The Spot Off Main Bar on Main Street in Bellevue has closed. The restaurant’s location will soon become a construction zone. The NW corner of Bellevue Way NE and Main Street will eventually play host to The Main Street Gateway project. The Spot Off Main opened in October of 2007, […]
Park Metro Apartments in Downtown Bellevue Now Open
The 78-unit Park Metro apartment complex has opened on NE 12th St. The mixed use complex is a block from the downtown Bellevue public library. There are studio, one, and two bedroom apartments available for rent. Building amenities include a rooftop terrace, an exercise room, and electric car charging stations. […]
Old Safeway Building Demolished, Making Way For Bellevue Collection Expansion
The Old Safeway Building at Bellevue Way and NE 4th St has been demolished. Seeing the building in scraps, although anticipated is still a strange sight. This is on-schedule according to our report in December. The Bellevue Collection is making way for its expanded mix-use development with entertainment, office space, […]
Low Income Housing Institute Breaks Ground on Downtown Bellevue Project
The Low Income Housing Institute plans to break ground on the Bellevue Apartments this week. The site is located at 204 111th Ave NE, near NE 2nd St, in downtown Bellevue. The $16.6 million project will offer 57 residential units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Rent is expected to […]
Downtown Bellevue Church Property Sells for $30 Million
First Congregational Church’s property in downtown Bellevue was acquired by Plus Investment USA on Monday for $30 million. The 1.6-acre property is located at 752 108th Ave NE. The property is zoned for a high-rise development, and according to the previous property owner the land could fit a 500,000 square […]
Alley 111 Apartment Project Continues Progress & Reveals Additional Renderings
Directly across the street from The Bravern at 11011 NE 9th St, construction has begun on the the real estate project, Alley 111. The project will feature 11 floors of residential apartments, and one floor of retail. There will be 260 apartments and 6,222 square feet of retail space. Amenities […]
Bellevue Collection Prepares For Mixed-Use Expansion
If you’ve driven by Bellevue Way, you’ve likely seen fences up around the old Safeway and surrounding buildings. Scan Design recently closed their location, all which is in preparation for the Bellevue Collection mixed-use expansion. As noted earlier in May of this year the Bellevue Collection expansion will be a […]
