Comments on: Alki’s Friedlander Court apartments up for sale for $3.8 million http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale West Seattle news, information, and discussion, updated multiple times daily, 24/7/365 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:42:20 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Kslote http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-976373 Kslote Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:15:58 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-976373 I live at in Friedlander Court and LOVE it. Greatest neighbors, beautiful views and lovely landlady (yes, she is still alive and happy.) I want to believe the that the county, in an effort to preserve history and the charm of Alki, would help classic buildings by assessing them fairly. I live at in Friedlander Court and LOVE it. Greatest neighbors, beautiful views and lovely landlady (yes, she is still alive and happy.)

I want to believe the that the county, in an effort to preserve history and the charm of Alki, would help classic buildings by assessing them fairly.

]]> By: Amrakx http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-976057 Amrakx Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:43:01 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-976057 Perhaps, if indeed it is converted to a condominium project, they will look at the Alexander Court Condominiums at 2920 Alki Ave SW for reference. By retaining the historical structure as the foundation and building functional space from within, it would serve as a more cost efficient use of the space and at the same time respect the historical significance and period architecture of the building. 2 cents. Perhaps, if indeed it is converted to a condominium project, they will look at the Alexander Court Condominiums at 2920 Alki Ave SW for reference. By retaining the historical structure as the foundation and building functional space from within, it would serve as a more cost efficient use of the space and at the same time respect the historical significance and period architecture of the building. 2 cents.

]]> By: Icy ice http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975838 Icy ice Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:39:26 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975838 A nice tasty ice rink would look even better there -- then we could finally drop the puck to a view. A nice tasty ice rink would look even better there — then we could finally drop the puck to a view.

]]> By: Noelle http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975836 Noelle Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:34:35 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975836 3.8 wow 3.8 wow

]]> By: howty http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975696 howty Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:37:55 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975696 a nice tasteful modern 3 story would look nice there. a nice tasteful modern 3 story would look nice there.

]]> By: Sillygoose http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975695 Sillygoose Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:37:54 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975695 Oh no I certainly hope this property stays in tact I have always loved this little place. Fingers crossed some developer doesn't buy it and build another eye sore! Oh no I certainly hope this property stays in tact I have always loved this little place. Fingers crossed some developer doesn’t buy it and build another eye sore!

]]> By: WSB http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975667 WSB Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:03:55 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975667 Bob has an important point. At a recent Design Review meeting for a Junction project, a representative for a local service club mentioned that they are paying huge taxes on their property because it's being taxed for its perceived value under its ultimate zoning, not for what it's being used as. While the buildings may only be worth X, the land's value keeps going up. - TR Bob has an important point. At a recent Design Review meeting for a Junction project, a representative for a local service club mentioned that they are paying huge taxes on their property because it’s being taxed for its perceived value under its ultimate zoning, not for what it’s being used as. While the buildings may only be worth X, the land’s value keeps going up. – TR

]]> By: Bob Roberts http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975659 Bob Roberts Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:07:11 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975659 Don't blame the owner, take a look at the property tax records; $34,286 in taxes for 2013 (and the building is valued at $1,000); the county wants more condos (aka taxes). The tax hit for these 9 apartments is about double the standard apartment tax ratio in Seattle. Don’t blame the owner, take a look at the property tax records; $34,286 in taxes for 2013 (and the building is valued at $1,000); the county wants more condos (aka taxes).
The tax hit for these 9 apartments is about double the standard apartment tax ratio in Seattle.

]]> By: markinthedark http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975622 markinthedark Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:34:41 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975622 A buyer keeping it as a rental at that price would need to average about $2,700/month/unit to make it work. No way that's going to happen. A buyer keeping it as a rental at that price would need to average about $2,700/month/unit to make it work. No way that’s going to happen.

]]> By: Alki Area http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975612 Alki Area Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:33:00 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975612 Sad to hear, that was one of the cutest buildings on Alki. I'm sure it will become a condo building. Economics and all. That land is some of the most valuable in Seattle. If you are "allowed" to build 3, 4, or 5 stories up (each with 2 or 3 condos) why wouldn't someone? Free market economics demands it. Just like it doesn't make "sense" anymore to build a 1 story log cabin downtown Seattle anymore instead of a 40 story building given the land prices, no one will buy a $4 million property to build a 1 story cute circa 20s brick building. Just not worth it. Sad to hear, that was one of the cutest buildings on Alki. I’m sure it will become a condo building. Economics and all. That land is some of the most valuable in Seattle. If you are “allowed” to build 3, 4, or 5 stories up (each with 2 or 3 condos) why wouldn’t someone? Free market economics demands it. Just like it doesn’t make “sense” anymore to build a 1 story log cabin downtown Seattle anymore instead of a 40 story building given the land prices, no one will buy a $4 million property to build a 1 story cute circa 20s brick building. Just not worth it.

]]> By: Ray West http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975581 Ray West Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:19:32 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975581 I can't imagine anyone would buy this apartment building for almost 4 million dollars and then run it as a rental property in its current form. It will most likely be torn down for yet another hideous condo. How sad. It's architecture like this that gives Alki its unique charm and homey atmosphere and it's being lost at an accelerating rate. It's happening all over West Seattle. I don't even recognize my own neighborhood anymore. Why not sell the individual units as condos? The owner could still make a hefty profit and save the building at the same time. I can’t imagine anyone would buy this apartment building for almost 4 million dollars and then run it as a rental property in its current form. It will most likely be torn down for yet another hideous condo. How sad. It’s architecture like this that gives Alki its unique charm and homey atmosphere and it’s being lost at an accelerating rate. It’s happening all over West Seattle. I don’t even recognize my own neighborhood anymore.

Why not sell the individual units as condos? The owner could still make a hefty profit and save the building at the same time.

]]> By: patrick http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975481 patrick Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:18:54 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975481 Can I get some Whine? Can I get some Whine?

]]> By: gina http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975438 gina Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:13:18 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975438 You should see the 1 million dollar plus house for sale on the corner of 45th and Admiral. You should see the 1 million dollar plus house for sale on the corner of 45th and Admiral.

]]> By: smokeycretin9 http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975374 smokeycretin9 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:40:45 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975374 It should say the land is for sale. take pics while you can. It should say the land is for sale. take pics while you can.

]]> By: T-Rex http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/got-3-8-million-alkis-friedlander-court-apartments-up-for-sale#comment-975358 T-Rex Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:09:37 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=143095#comment-975358 NO!!! This place is a landmark in West Seattle, so sad if they tear it down. NO!!! This place is a landmark in West Seattle, so sad if they tear it down.

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