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Marlborough Now Renting

February 28, 2011 By 6 Comments

You were wondering what was up at the Marlborough last December when you spotted exterior renovations, and now – if you want to live in a renovated bit of Seattle heritage – apartments are available to rent. In the midst of final touches (some of which are still in progress), the leasing office opened its doors in mid-January and has already leased 20% of the building.

The basic details:

  • Studio + den – 385 sq ft, $940 to $1285/month
  • 1 Bedroom – 577 sq ft, $1335 to $1605/month
  • 2 Bedroom – 1334 sq ft $3385 to $3470/month
  • 3 Bedroom – 2164 sq ft $5670 to $5790/month

A glimpse of a studio + den interior:
g15 Marlborough Now Renting

And, a peek at one of the updated kitchens (all new appliances and tile):
g09 Marlborough Now Renting

Plus, the renovated lobby (refinished marble floors and repainted in lighter tones):
g17 Marlborough Now Renting

The square footage of the apartments varies from unit-to-unit and each has a unique feel. The Marlborough worked hard to retain the vintage details; namely, original door plaques from 1927, (12-point) glass doorknobs, and crown molding. The pedestal sinks and other bathroom fixtures are new, but still  manage to add to the early-19th century feel. In the larger units, you even get such decadence as a butler’s pantry, fireplace (functional in penthouses, others decorative only), and a foyer.

The apartments are complete with above average amenities, namely parking (add’l $150/month), in-unit washer/dryer, guest suite, concierge, business center, and a 6,000 sq ft rooftop garden. The garden is scheduled to start renovations in March, and plans include a pea patch, fire pit, herb garden, and various tranquil, private sitting areas.

The only check mark on my ‘not awesome’ list is the electric stove – I would have preferred gas. And, if you must have wood floors and views, then go in sooner than later because floors 9 and up have both. Lower floors offer some carpeted, others with wood floors.

Lease now, and you can benefit from the current special of a free month’s rent with a year lease, and you can watch as they hang their final art selections for the common areas – yet another detail that the Marlborough is giving careful thought and consideration.

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  • matt

    I actually lived in the 3-bedroom unit for a year and a half starting in 2005. The unit was the one mentioned above that actually has a butler’s pantry. It had already been renovated with a new kitchen, updated bathrooms, etc, so I’m not sure how it’s changed. But.. the rent then was $2,850, so it’s basically doubled. HAH

    The other thing to be aware of with this building is the parking garage. I don’t know if they’ve updated it or not, but since the building is really old the parking spots are super skinny and it’s incredibly difficult to get in/out of the spots while also avoiding the support columns on either side. There were also multiple times when it rained and the garage was innundated with water — there were numerous visible cracks in the concreate and water _poured_ out of it.

    My unit was on the 2nd highest floor, but the penthouse above my unit had a terrace above my bedroom and I had the same problem there — I had a lot of leaks and they had to have someone come pump silicone into the concrete above my ceiling so that water would stop coming through. Hopefully that’s been fixed!

  • Adam Webber

    Hi Matt,

    I manage the new Marlborough and can tell you more about the improvements that have been made to the building (and that grand three bedroom you once occupied). The kitchens are indeed entirely new; we put in stainless Bosch appliances, opened up the kitchen wall to the formal dining area to provide a more open flow to the space, put in all new tile and backsplash (respectful to the existing architecture), and installed new plumbing and electrical throughout. There is also now a new full size washer and dryer in the unit, new hard wood floors, and new insulated windows (researched through old photographs to mirror the originals at the time of construction). The bathrooms are also entirely new–they were completely stripped down and redone (including new vent shafts). They now feature new fixtures including ceramic tile that offers a nod to the original architecture and rain showers. The water issues you mentioned have been corrected and the garage has been updated as well. Common areas have been brought back to their full glory; the limestone and marble flooring in the grand lobby has been diamond polished to its original lustre, vintage mailboxes restored and the 6000 square foot garden on the garage is slated to be redesigned once weather improves to include a pea patch, herb garden, private reading nooks, firepit and barbecue.

    Thank you for sharing your story–we love hearing from people who have called the Marlborough home over the years and invite you to come in and see your previous residence in its current incarnation!

    Best,

    Adam Webber
    Manager, The Marlborough

  • Adam Webber

    Hi Matt,

    I manage the new Marlborough and can tell you more about the improvements that have been made to the building (and that grand three bedroom you once occupied). The kitchens are indeed entirely new; we put in stainless Bosch appliances, opened up the kitchen wall to the formal dining area to provide a more open flow to the space, put in all new tile and backsplash (respectful to the existing architecture), and installed new plumbing and electrical throughout. There is also now a new full size washer and dryer in the unit, new hard wood floors, and new insulated windows (researched through old photographs to mirror the originals at the time of construction). The bathrooms are also entirely new–they were completely stripped down and redone (including new vent shafts). They now feature new fixtures including ceramic tile that offers a nod to the original architecture and rain showers. The water issues you mentioned have been corrected and the garage has been updated as well. Common areas have been brought back to their full glory; the limestone and marble flooring in the grand lobby has been diamond polished to its original lustre, vintage mailboxes restored and the 6000 square foot garden on the garage is slated to be redesigned once weather improves to include a pea patch, herb garden, private reading nooks, firepit and barbecue.

    Thank you for sharing your story–we love hearing from people who have called the Marlborough home over the years and invite you to come in and see your previous residence in its current incarnation!

    Best,

    Adam Webber
    Manager, The Marlborough

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