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District 6 - Strauss

1701 NW 56TH ST, Seattle WA

Every SDCI complaint and enforcement record on file for this address, in chronological order. Complaint descriptions are drawn directly from the public SDCI dataset.

27
Total records on file
2016-2025
23
Closed / Completed with
no inspection result recorded
92% of all closed cases
25
Records with
no inspection date in public record
93% of all records
2
Still open /
under investigation
0
Enforcement actions
(NOV / Order / Referral)
2
Records with a documented
inspection result
7% inspection rate
870
Days - longest single
case on record at this address
Record Types
LANDLORD/TENANT 11
NOISE 7
EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT 6
BLANK/LLT 2
LAND USE 1
Complaint & Enforcement Timeline - 27 Records
2016-09-06 006224-16CP NOISE
PER ONLINE COMPLAINT: THEY'VE BEEN STARTING THEIR PILE DRIVING AT 7:00 AM FOR THE PAST THREE+ DAYS NOW. IT'S SO LOUD IT WAKES ME UP AND I LIVE A BLOCK AND A HALF AWAY.
SDCI Notes: 9/6 GK SPOKE WTH THE COMPLAINANT REGARDING THE IMPACT WORK TAKING PLACE AT 1701 NW 56TH ST. GK INFORMED THEM OF THE ALLOWABLE HOURS FOR IMPACT WORK AND THE NORMAL CONSTRUCTION HOURS FOR NC3 ZONING, AS WELL AS THE CITY'S PHOTO AND VIDEO POLICY REGARDING ANY FURTHER COMPLAINTS.GK SPOKE WITH LENNAR MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY, THE OWNERS OF THE PARCEL AT 1701 NW 56TH ST. INFORMED LENNAR OF THE ALLOWABLE HOURS FOR IMPACT WORK AS WELL AS THE CITY'S PHOTO AND VIDEO POLICY REGARDING ANY FURTHER COMPLAINTS.10/6 SDCI HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY FURHER COMPLAINTS WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS.
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2016-09-08 · Result: COMPLETED
2016-10-24 007236-16CP NOISE
ONLINE: THE BUILDERS BEGAN CONSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES AT 5:15AM. MOVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT, YELLING DOWN THE STREET, BANGING LARGE METALLIC OBJECTS AROUND (LOADING/UNLOADING MATERIALS). SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 56TH AND 17TH.
SDCI Notes: 10/25 GK SENT AN EMAIL TO THE COMPLAINANT INFORMING THEM OF THE ALLOWABLE HOURS FR CONSTRUCTION IN NC3 ZONING, AS WELL AS THE CITY'S PHOTO POLICY REGARDING ANY FURTHER COMPLAINTS. GK WILL BE INSPECTING THE SITE.GK INSPECTED THE SITE COMPASS IS BUILDING A BELOW GRADE PARKING STRUCTURE AND A 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING. I SPOKE WITH THE FOREMAN (PH# 206-310-2010) ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE COMPLAINT AND INFORMED HIM WHAT THE ALLOWABLE HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN AN NC3 ZONE IS. I ALSO TOLD HIM ABOUT THE CITY'S PHOTO POLICY REGARDING ANY FUTURE COMPLAINTS.THE PROJECT THAT THE COMPLAINT IS ON IS COVERED UNDER A TNV# 3026257 TO ERECT A TOWER CRANE. I SPOKE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SITE STEVE BENNETT. I INFORMED HIM OF THE COMPLAINT AND HOW FUTURE TNV'S NEED TO BE WRITTEN TO REFLECT THE LOCATION THAT THE WORK WILL TAKE PLACE.11/23 SDCI HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPLAINTS WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS. VCOMP.
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2016-10-27 · Result: COMPLETED
2017-03-17 002239-17CP NOISE
ONLINE: I AM AT 1555 57TH ST NW ON THE SE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM THE BALLARD POST OFFICE. THE CONSTRUCTION ON THE SW CORNER OF 57TH ST NW AND 17TH AVE NW JUST ACROSS FROM ME IS OPERATING A UNMUFFLED PORTABLE GASOLINE POWERED SAW. THIS HAS GOT TO BE A NOISE VIOLATION.
SDCI Notes: 3/20/17 DP CALLED COMPLAINANT TO FIND OUT WHEN THE EQUIPMENT WAS BEING USED TO DETERMINE IF A NOISE VIOLATION OCCURRED.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2018-12-17 011154-18CP NOISE
I LIVE IN THE VALDOK APARTMENTS IN BALLARD OVERLOOKING 17TH STREET. THERE IS A NEW HIGH RISE APARTMENT BEING BUILT JUST IN THE OTHER SIDE OF 17TH STREET OUTSIDE MY WINDOW (ABOVE THE 7-11).EVERY MORNING BETWEEN 5AM AND 6AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (AND SOMETIMES ON SATURDAY) THEY BEGIN CONSTRUCTION. THEY EVEN WORKED ON THANKSGIVING. IT IS EXTREMELY LOUD AND ALERTS ME OUT OF SLEEP EVERY MORNING AND CONTINUES UNTIL ABOUT 12PM.JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE NOISE INCLUDE: THE
SDCI Notes: NOISE
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2019-02-17 001185-19CP NOISE
NEIGHBOR NOISE COMPLAINT. LOUD MUSIC, LOUD YELLING AND BANGING FROM PARTY. STARTED AT 10-12, STOPPED AND THEN STARTED UP AGAIN SINCE 2AM AND IS STILL PERSISTING AT 3:45AM
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2019-07-18 006400-19CP NOISE
PER ONLINE; I LIVE IN THE VALDOK AT 1701 NW 56TH ST AND THEY HAVE BEEN STARTING CONSTRUCTION AT 530AM EACH MORNING ON THE YOGA PLACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR. I KEEP GETTING WOKEN UP EACH MORNING AND I'VE HAD ENOUGH.
SDCI Notes: NOISE
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2019-09-02 008249-19CP LANDLORD/TENANT
PER ONLINE; HELLO, I AM LOOKING TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A TENANT AT VALDOK APARTMENTS (1701 NW 56TH STREET) SEATTLE,WA 98107.I WAS SCAMMED WHILE TRYING TO SUBLEASE A UNIT FROM THE TENANT THAT CURRENTLY OCCUPIES THE UNIT AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HAVE FOUND THAT THE BUILDING DOES NOT ALLOW SUBLEASES AND THAT THE TENANT IS CURRENTLY ON A LOW INCOME HOUSING PLAN.  I HAVE CONTACTED THE APARTMENT AND THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE AN ACTIVE LAW SUIT AND I ALSO HAVE A COURT DATE
SDCI Notes: POTA
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2019-09-12 008815-19CP LAND USE
PER ONLINE; THE BUILDING SIGNAGE ON THE 17TH AVE SIDE IS LIT UP ALL NIGHT AND IS QUITE BRIGHT. MYSELF AND MY NEIGHBOR WOULD LIKE IT TO BE SWITCHED OFF IN THE EVENINGS OR OFFERED BLACKOUT SHADES FOR SLEEPING. THE BUILDING REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH EITHER.
SDCI Notes: ZONING - PHOTO AVAILABLE- SIGN COMPLAINT.ZONING DUPLICATE TO 010488-19CP CLOSED
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2019-12-11 011422-19CP NOISE
CONSTRUCTION NOISE COMPLAINT, ONGOING FOR MONTHS. I LIVE DIRECTLY ABOVE A CONSTRUCTION SITE IN A MULTI LEVEL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH LOUD DRILLING, JACKHAMMERING, ETC. WELL BEFORE 7AM AND BEYOND 5PM WEEKDAYS. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE BUILDING AS MY UNIT LIES DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WORK BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE.
SDCI Notes: NOISE
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2021-09-01 007304-21CP LANDLORD/TENANT
I WAS APPROVED FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE FROMKING COUNTY. MANAGEMENT IS NOT WILLING TO SIGNOFF AND RECEIVE THEFUNDS UNLESS I SUBMIT A 20-DAYNOTICE TO VACATE. ISTHIS LEGAL? OTHERRESIDENTS HAVE SIGNED, BUT I REFUSE.
SDCI Notes: POTA PAOTHR
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-03-31 003270-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
I RECEIVED A LEASE RENEWAL OFFER OR 6 MONTHS TO 18 MONTHS, RENT INCREASES FROM 25% TO 62%, DEPENDING ON WHICH YOU CHOOSE. THIS SEEMS ILLEGAL. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE AND MANAGEMENT TOLD ME IT'S ILLEGAL TO NEGOTIATE. IS THIS TRUE?
SDCI Notes: POTA RENTAG INRENT EDRA
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-08-02 008943-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
RENT INCREASEQUESTIONS
SDCI Notes: POTA, INRENT
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-08-14 009597-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
THE BUILDING HAS TWO PARKING GARAGES, 1 THAT IS ON A SINGLE LEVEL AND IS NOT FOR RESIDENTS AND ANOTHER THAT IS TWO LEVELS. IN THE BIGGER PARKING GARAGE THERE IS AN ADA SPOT ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEAR THE ELEVATORS AND MANAGEMENT SAID THEY ARE RENTING IT OUT. THE VEHICLE THAT'S ALWAYS PARKED THERE DOES NOT HAVE A LICENSE PLATE OR AN ADA PLACARD. WE HAVE A PLACARD AND NEED THE SPOT.
SDCI Notes: POTA
UNDER INVESTIGATION · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-11-06 013131-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
QUESTIONS REGARDINGRENT INCREASE NOTICERECEIVED LAST WEEK AND CURRENT LEASEEXPIRES 12/11.
SDCI Notes: POTA INRENT RENTAGDISCUSSED RENTAL INCREASE NOTICE AND NOTICE PERIOD REQUIREMENTS. CUSTOMER WILL COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND CALLBACK WITHIN 1 WEEK IF THEY WISH TO REQUEST REVIEW/ENFORCEMENT.RECEIVED NO REQUEST FOR REVIEW/ENFORCEMENT. CLOSED 11/15/203 WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-03-25 003287-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
I LIVE ABOVE THE PARKING GARAGE IN MY BUILDING, THE NOISE HAS BECOME UNBEARABLE. I WANT TO BREAK THE LEASE, THE LANDLORD SAYS I NEED TO PAY 2 MONTHS RENT. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
SDCI Notes: POTA COMPLAINT
UNDER INVESTIGATION · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-05-20 005269-24CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
30 DAY EVICTION
SDCI Notes: POTA - RRIO REGISTRATION : 001-0047641-001R
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-05-30 005686-24CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
RENT INCREASE
SDCI Notes: POTA INRENTATTEMPTED CONTACT, NO RESPONSE.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-06-05 005933-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
VALDOK RAISED MY RENT BY 37.2% (FROM $2390/MO TO $3280/MO) BUT THE RENT INCREASE NOTIFICATION DID NOT INCLUDE AN EDRA NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE 126451.
SDCI Notes: WITHDRAWN - POTA COMPLAINT NO CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR FOLLOW-UP
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-07-01 007064-24CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
RENT INCREASE - MSTE RENTAL, PROPERTY SOLD NEW MGMT IS NOT HONORING AGREEMENT MADE WITH PREVIOUS MGMT
SDCI Notes: POTA, INRENT
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-07-24 008011-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
NEW COMPANY DOESN'T HAVE COPY OF HER LEASE. NEW COMPANY JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT HER BUILDING - SHE WANTS TO MOVE OUT SINCE SHE'S BUYING A HOUSE. DOES SHE TECHNICALLY HAVE NO LEASE?
SDCI Notes: POTA
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-08-12 008868-24CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
RECEIVED A 30-DAY NOTICE TO PAY OR VACATE. NEW MANAGEMENT WILL NOTHONOR 2 MONTHS FREE RENT, NOWWANTS HIS TO PAY
SDCI Notes: POTA COMPLAINT, JCEO
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-11-12 012733-24CP nan
I CLEANED AND LEFT MY APARTMENT IN PRISTINE SHAPE - I HAVE MULTIPLE VIDEOS ATTESTING TO THIS, ALL OF WHICH WERE SHARED WITH THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. DESPITE THIS, THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY IS CHARGING ME A $300 CLEANING FEE, AND PROVIDED PICTURES OF A UNIT THAT WERE NOT OF MY UNIT (MY PICTURES AND VIDEOS DISPROVE THIS).
SDCI Notes: ADMIN CLOSURE - SDCI DOES NOT CURRENTLY ASSIST WITH THIS TYPE OF INQUIRY. PLEASE REFER ISSUES TO THE TENANT LAW CENTER OR WASHINGTON STATE TENANTS UNION FOR ASSISTANCE.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-11-14 012875-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
TENANT RIGHTS - LEASE QUESTIONS
SDCI Notes: POTA
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-11-27 013314-24CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
UNIDENTIFIED UTILITIES-RELATED RENT PAYMENT GIVEN TO TENANT FROM LANDLORD, TENANT WONDERING HIS RIGHTS.
SDCI Notes: POTA EMERGENCY, INRENT
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2025-05-07 005362-25CP LANDLORD/TENANT
I HAVE BEEN INFORMED AS OF 5/5 THAT MY APARTMENT COMPLEX, VALDOK, IS REQUIRING ME TO NOT PARK IN MY PAID, ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE FROM 5/11-UP TO A WEEK. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY OPTIONS ARE TO FIND PARKING ELSEWHERE WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT OR TO HAVE THEM PAY TO TOW MY CAR, NOT ALLOWING ME ACCESS TO IT FOR UP TO A WEEK, ALSO NOT COVERING POTENTIAL DAMAGES. THEY CLAIM THAT THE MAINTENANCE IS PREVENTATIVE, AND I'M ASSUMING THAT'S WHY THEY ARE SAYING THEY CAN DO THIS? "AS PART OF OUR PREVENTATIVE MA
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2025-09-22 012078-25CP nan
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS "PRAXIS" REGULARLY VIOLATES NOISE ORDINANCES STARTING AT 6AM. THEY CONTINUE THIS NOISE WELL EXCEEDING THE ALLOWED 60DB UNTIL 8AM WITH LOUD BASS MUSIC AND WEIGHT THROWING.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2025-10-14 013031-25CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
10DAY VACATE NOTICE. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW RIGHTS OR HOW TO COMPLY
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded