Uptown at Kirkland Urban

We lived at Uptown at Kirkland Urban for over six years and loved almost all of it. For most of that time it was the best place we had ever lived: clean, safe, and run by people who cared. After Weidner took over, that changed fast. Basic maintenance fell apart. The service elevator was out from November 2025 to April 2026. The air conditioning failed for many residents through the summer of 2025, and ours leaked badly enough to ruin our couch, which the building refused to do anything about. Trash disposal was down for months, and the building smelled like garbage. A place that used to be spotless became genuinely unpleasant to live in. The one thing management stayed focused on was raising rent. A lot of good neighbors gave up and left. The bigger issue was safety. People who did not live here got into the building repeatedly. During one of those lapses, someone stole a bag I had left in a room that was supposed to be secure. I will own my part in that. I left it there because I was rushing my pregnant wife to the hospital during a medical emergency, and my bag was the last thing on my mind. But that room was inside a secure entrance with cameras everywhere, and Weidner could not keep strangers out of the building. What stayed with me was the response. When I raised it with the property manager, Cori Bruess, she told me the security we should expect here is comparable to a coffee shop. This is a residence, at a rent to match, and that was the comparison she chose. She then refused to let me view the footage of my own bag being taken. I followed up in writing with her manager, Melanie, and never received a reply. This speaks to the general contempt Weidner seems to have for its residents. At move-out, they tried to charge us roughly $2,900 for not giving 60 days notice (WA law requires 20 and I gave 30), even though our lease had already ended and we had already returned the keys. I disputed it in writing and they dropped it. Check every charge they send you.

I work both day and night shifts, I need a quiet place to rest. I have sent multiple noise complaints about ongoing disturbances from the unit above me, including crashing/pounding noises, furniture assembly, and rolling or bouncing sounds that sometimes continue until almost 2:00 AM. The leasing manager Cori replied to my emails and said she would notify the upstairs tenant, but the noise continued. I specifically chose this unit because I was told during my tour that no one would be living above me. As a nurse, I depend on quiet hours to get proper rest, and this ongoing noise has made that very difficult. What is most frustrating is the lack of follow-up. After saying the tenant would be contacted, no one followed up with me to see if the problem was resolved or to explain what actions were taken. I also provided them a police case number, the noise issue continues. I also escalated my concerns to Area Director Melanie. In my email, I specifically requested that all communication be in writing by email. However, I did not receive an email response at all addressing my concerns. At this point, I have to ask: what is the point of paying rent if I cannot peacefully enjoy the apartment I am paying for? No resident should have to repeatedly report the same issue and still be left without a resolution.

Demi and I have been here since Autumn of 2020, moving here from a lovely condo on Bainbridge. We revisit our decision each year before we sign a new lease and we take inventory of the pros and cons of living at Uptown. Each year we've decided that this is one of the nicest places to live we've ever had, on a long list of very nice places. From the Leed-certification, to the free charging for my Tesla, the walkability of the neighborhood, our view, the effective heat pumps, the many close restaurants, the physical security of the building, the gym, the package handling, and the rooftop grills under catenary lights, the value-for-dollar is unmatched. Despite frequent evaluations, we have not found any other complex that can compare. The staff, especially, are responsive, highly competent, and unfailingly cheerful, and our occasional maintenance issues that crop up in daily living have been fixed rapidly and well. Overall, a very appealing place to live. // Eric