STLCA STLCAThe accountability layer between complaint and policy.
36
Total records on file
2006-2025
24
Closed / Completed with
no inspection result recorded
73% of all closed cases
26
Records with
no inspection date in public record
72% of all records
3
Still open /
under investigation
0
Enforcement actions
(NOV / Order / Referral)
10
Records with a documented
inspection result
28% inspection rate
1,259
Days - longest single
case on record at this address
Record Types
LANDLORD/TENANT 14
BLANK/LLT 9
NOISE 5
CONSTRUCTION 3
EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT 2
LAND USE 2
EMERGENCY 1
Complaint & Enforcement Timeline - 36 Records
2006-12-15 005576-06CP NOISE
PER ONLINE COMPLAINT DATED 12/13/06 (REC'D 12/15/06 BY VAS): "MONDAY 12/11, THE CONSTRUCTION NEXT TO MY APARTMENT (4736 1/2 UNIVERSITY WY NE), WOKE ME UP AT 6:15AM AS CONCRETE WAS POURED. THIS HAPPENED FOR A SECOND TIME ON WEDNESDAY, 12/13, AS I AWOKE AT 6:30AM TO THE SOUND OF CONCRETE BEING POURED."***MUP 2403456 CONDITIONS:"2. IN ADDITION TO THE NOISE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO REDUCE THE NOISE IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION ON NEARBY PROPERTIES, ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT AS LISTED IN CONDI
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2007-01-04 · Result: COMPLETED
2007-08-16 004223-07CP CONSTRUCTION
CHARTER CONSTRUCTION HAS A LARGE SIGN AT CONSTRUCTION SITE W/O SIGN PERMIT
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2007-08-17 · Result: COMPLETED
2007-08-28 1013304-VI CONSTRUCTION
CHARTER CONSTRUCTION HAS A LARGE SIGN AT CONSTRUCTION SITE W/O SIGN PERMIT
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2007-08-27 · Result: COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
2007-09-11 004635-07CP CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION SITE MOVED THERE STAGING AREA TO ADJACENT CHURCHES PARKING LOT (4735 15TH AVE NE) CALLER STATES THIS GOES AGAINST THE SEPA CONDITIONS (2403456). ALSO THE FUMES FROM THE MIXER ARE PERMEATING THE APARTMENTS NEXT DOOR. THE CONSTRUCTION WORKING WERE ALSO THROWING DEBRIS FROM THE 5TH FLOOR DOWN TO A DUMPSTER / TRUCK WITHOUT USING A SHOOT.
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2007-10-30 · Result: COMPLETED
2007-10-29 005369-07CP NOISE
PER 10/28/07 ONLINE COMPLAINT: ""LAND USE DECISION FOR PERMIT NUMBER # 2403456 FOR LOTHLERIAN APT. 4730 UNIV. WAY NE PERMIT REQUIRES TRUCK LOADING ON W. SIDE ONLY NOT ALLEY ABUTTING OUR BLDG. THEY BLOCK ALLEY & VIOLATE RESTRICTION & ALSO BEGIN WORK BEFORE 9AM SAT REQUIREMENT"(MADE SEPARATE SR FOR TRUCK LOADING ISSUES)MUP 2403456 CONDITION 2: "...ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT AS LISTED IN CONDITION #3 BELOW, SHALL BE LIMITED TO NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAYS BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M. (MINOR WO
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2007-10-29 · Result: COMPLETED
2008-07-17 003975-08CP NOISE
PER ONLINE COMPLAINT:"THE LOTHLORIEN BUILDING WAS BUILT LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST PIPE'S SOUND IS VERY VERY LOUD. THE PIPE JSUT FACE MY WINDOWS AND I CAN'T SLEEP WELL FOR A LONG TIME. HOPE CAN GET PEACE AND QUIET LIFE AS BEFORE."
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2008-08-12 · Result: COMPLETED
2019-05-02 003403-19CP LAND USE
ADA ISSUES WITH EGRESS. SUITES 107 &108.
SDCI Notes: ZONING
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2019-05-20 · Result: COMPLETED
2021-02-04 001118-21CP LANDLORD/TENANT
LANDLORD IS ASKING THE TENANT AT LEAST 10MONTHS IN ADVANCE TO SIGN A NEW LEASE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. WAS TOLD IF THEY DON'T SIGN IT THE LANDLORD CAN RENT TO SOMEONE ELSE. IS THIS TRUE/LEGAL?
SDCI Notes: POTA OTHR
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2021-06-10 004376-21CP LANDLORD/TENANT
LOCK OUT**PER 06/10 PHONE CALL:05/28/21 COMMON ENTRANCE FOBDEACTIVATED PER LANDLORDBELIEVES UNIT ABANDONDED.0N 06/08/21 APT DOOR LOCK CHANGED.ILLEGAL LOCKOUT AND SELF-HELPEVICTION. - JH **
SDCI Notes: POTA
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2021-09-24 007982-21CP NOISE
I LIVE IN LOTHLORIEN APARTMENTS AT THE ADDRESS PROVIDED. BEHIND OUR BUILDING, THERE IS A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION EVERY WEEKDAY. THEY MAKE LOUD DRILLING AND POUNDING NOISES FROM ABOUT 6:30AM UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON (THIS TIMEFRAME VARIES). OUR SIDE OF THE BUILDING IS ONLY A SMALL ALLEYWAY APART FROM THE CONSTRUCTION, AND IT REALLY DISTURBS OUR LIVES, ESPECIALLY OUR SLEEP SCHEDULE IN THE MORNING. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TELL THEM TO START THEIR WORK LATER IN THE DAY, PREFERABLY AFTER 8AM
SDCI Notes: NOISE
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2022-07-21 007592-22CP LANDLORD/TENANT
RIGHTS GUIDANCE
SDCI Notes: POTA
UNDER INVESTIGATION · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2022-11-02 011928-22CP LANDLORD/TENANT
TRAO, PERMIT# 6930048-CN, SUBSTANTIAL REHAB.SEE EMAILS UPLOADED TO DOCUMENTS
SDCI Notes: POTA; TRAOOWNER'S CERTIFICATION OF NO DISPLACEMENT. SEE TRAO FILE 1055130-TR
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2022-11-07 012143-22CP nan
THE FIRE ALARM HAS BEEN GOING OFF UNEXPECTEDLY NEARLY EVERY DAY FOR 15+ MINUTES. IT IS DEAFENINGLY LOUD AND RESIDENTS ARE NOT EVACUATING BECAUSE IT'S HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES WITH NO FIRE. IT'S STARTING TO BE A REAL ISSUE BECAUSE IF THERE WERE A REAL FIRE WE WOULD ALL JUST THINK IT WAS ANOTHER ANNOYING TEST/MALFUNCTION.
SDCI Notes: FIRE ALARM GOING OFF IS NOT A CODE COMPLIANCE HOUSING ISSUE. ADMIN CLOSING
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2022-11-22 1055130-TR nan
OWNERS CERTIFICATION OF NO DISPLACEMENT PHASE 1 PERMIT 6921425-CN ONLY. FUTURE PHASES WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REVIEW BY POTA.
SDCI Notes: OWNERS CERTIFICATION OF NO DISPLACEMENT PHASE 1 PERMIT 6921425-CN ONLY. FUTURE PHASES WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REVIEW BY POTA.
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-05-11 004903-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
DENIED LEASE RENEWAL BY LANDLORDNO DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ALLOWED IN THE MORNING
SDCI Notes: POTA JCEOCLOSED 10/26/2023, DUE TO AMOUNT OF TIME THAT HAS PASSED SINCE DATE OF COMPLAINT.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-06-09 006152-23CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
TENANTS WERE GIVEN 15DAY NOTICE TO VACATE FOR RENOVATIONS. LEASE STATES THEY ARE ALLOWED TO GIVE THIS TYPE OF NOTICE. TENANT HAS TO BE OUT BY TODAY 6/9. MGMT WILL PAY FOR MOVERS. TENANTS WERE TOLD THEY WILL BE RELOCATED TO ANOTHER UNIT, TENANT WANTS TO KNOW ARE THEY LEGALLY BIND TO PUT THEM INTO THE SAME FLOOR PLAN AS THEIR PREVIOUS UNIT? WHAT ARE RIGHTS?
SDCI Notes: POTA, JCEO, TRAO, TRAOA
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-06-14 006426-23CP nan
BOTH ELEVATORS ARE DOWN, STRANDING THE PEOPLE THAT CAN'T USE STAIRS IN THEIR APARTMENTS.
SDCI Notes: HOUSING - PRE. REG. #001-0004894
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-07-12 007994-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
OWNER IS HAVING CONSTRUCTION DONE TO APARTMENT, TENANT GOT NOTICE TO RELOCATE TO ANOTHER UNIT THAT THE OWNER PROVIDED ON AUGUST 4TH. NO CHANGE IN RENT BUT OWNER STATES THAT THIS WILL BE A PERMANENT RELOCATION. TENANT WANTS TO KNOW IF THIS IS LEGAL, WHY CAN THEY NOT GO BACK TO HER ORIGINAL UNIT ONCE THE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. WANTS TO KNOW THEIR RIGHTS, ASKING TENANT TO AMEND THE LEASE AND SIGN OFF ON THIS.
SDCI Notes: POTA OTHR JCEODISCUSSED ISSUE AND REQUESTED DOCUMENT FOR REVIEW.CLOSED DUE TO INACTIVITY 12/5/2024
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-09-29 011730-23CP LANDLORD/TENANT
TENANT RIGHTS - WANT TO TERMINATE MY LEASE
SDCI Notes: POTA OTHR LEFT VOICEMAIL WITH CALLBACK NUMBER 10/23/2023RECEIVED NO CALLBACK. LEFT SECOND VOICEMAIL AND CLOSED 11/2/2023. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-10-17 012369-23CP nan
PER ONLINE;AM COMPELLED TO REPORT AN ONGOING HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERN RESULTING FROM REPEATED EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL SOLVENTS, DUE TO RENOVATIONS WITHIN OUR APARTMENT BUILDING. THIS ISSUE, ALTHOUGH ADDRESSED ONCE RECENTLY BY OUR PROPERTY MANAGER, CONTINUES TO PERSIST DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF UPPER MANAGEMENT AND THEIR FAILURE TO ENFORCE SAFETY PRACTICES WITH THE CONTRACTED RENOVATION TEAM.UNIT 309 IS IDENTIFIED AS THE MAIN SOURCE, SERVING AS A "PAINT BOX" FOR THE PAIN
SDCI Notes: HOUSING - PRE. REG. #001-0004894
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2023-12-26 014779-23CP nan
PER SEATTLE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 7, CHAPTER 24, SUBSECTION 030.J (SMC 7.24.030.J.), LANDLORDS HAVE TO OFFER A LEASE RENEWAL TO TENANTS BETWEEN 90 TO 60 DAYS OF THE END OF THEIR LEASE. THE LANDLORD VIOLATED OUR RIGHT TO RENEW BY INFORMING US THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE GIVING US A RENEWAL LEASE ON MARCH 28TH, 2023 WITHOUT SUPPLYING A JUST CAUSE AS LISTED IN SMC 7.24.030.J.2. OUR LEASE ENDED ON AUGUST 27TH, 2023.
SDCI Notes: ADMIN CLOSURE: UNABLE TO PROCESS - NO CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-03-07 002612-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
I LIVE IN THE LOTHLORIEN APARTMENTS. I AM A FEMALE STUDENT (23) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON.  I SIGNED A LEASE FOR A THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT DURING THE SUMMER. HOWEVER, A WEEK BEFORE MY TWO ROOMMATES AND I LEASE START DATE, SEPTEMBER 15TH, THE APARTMENT BUILDING NOTIFIED US OUR APARTMENT WAS NOT READY AND ASSIGNED US TO A TEMPORARY LIVING SITUATION. THEY TOLD US THE THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT WOULD BE AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 13TH. THEY GAVE MY ROOMMATES A STUDIO APARTMENT ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE
SDCI Notes: HOUSING/POTA - PRE. REG. #001-0004894
UNDER INVESTIGATION · Inspection: 2024-04-05 · Result: COMPLETED
2024-05-24 005493-24CP EMERGENCY , LANDLORD/TENANT
TENANT HAS BEEN MOVING AROUND FROM UNIT TO UNIT SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023 DUE TO UNIT TENANT WAS INITIALLY SUPPOSED TO MOVE INTO NOT BEING READY. UNIT IS NOW READY TENANT WAS INFORMED (5/17) TO MOVE OUT SO THEY CAN RENT OUT UNIT TO OTHER TENANTS. COMPLAINANT LET MGMT KNOW SHE WAS NOT READY TO MOVE JUST YET THEY TOLD HER SHE NEEDED TO MOVE OUT BY THIS WEEKEND. THEY HAVE ENTERED COMPLAINANTS UNIT WITHOUT PERMISSION OR NOTICE WHILE SHE WAS SLEEPING. COMPLAINANT FEELS UNSAFE AND INVASION OF PRIVACY. WHA
SDCI Notes: POTA COMPLAINT
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-07-02 007695-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
TENANT WANTS TO BREAK LEASE. WHAT IS THE CORRECT WAY TO DO THIS?
SDCI Notes: POTA COMPLAINT
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-07-26 008187-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
WE'RE BEING RETALIATEDAGAINST BECAUSE WE SPEAKOUT AND UP FOR OTHER TENANTS.WE WERE SENT TO COLLECTIONSFOR 45 CENTS.
SDCI Notes: POTA COMPLAINT
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-09-16 010386-24CP nan
NO HOT WATER
SDCI Notes: HOUSING RRIO REG-RECORD: 001-0100841
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-09-20 010612-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
WE MOVED INTO OUR UNIT A FEW DAYS AGO, AND THERE ARESEVERAL THINGS THAT WERESUPPOSED TO BE INCLUDED WHEN WE MOVED IN. WEWANT TO KNOW IF WE AREOWED ANY COMPENSATION OR RENT DISCOUNT. NO WASHER/DRYERDISHWASHER NOT WORKINGSOME OUTLETS NOT WORKINGA LIGHT THAT STAYS ON 24/7NO DINING ROOM FURNITURENO HEAT IN SOME ROOMSNO HOT WATER FOR 5 DAYS
SDCI Notes: POTA COMPLAINT
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-09-24 010779-24CP nan
NO HEATING IN LIVING SPACE AND 2 BEDROOMS. 1 BEDROOM HAS HEATING. 1 BEDROOM IS MISSING A THERMOSTAT. MISSING OTHER THINGS THAT WERE PROMISED BUT LIKELY DO NOT MEET COMPLAINT REQUIREMENTS.
SDCI Notes: HOUSING COMPLAINT PRE-REG: 001-0100841
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2024-10-18 · Result: COMPLETED
2024-09-25 010846-24CP LAND USE
SQUATTER LIVING NEXT DOOR TO MY APARTMENT IN THE YUGO LOTHLORIEN BUILDING ON 4730 UNIVERSITY WY NE. THERE HAVE BEEN LOUD BANGING NOISES IN THE HALLWAY IN THE EARLY MORNINGS, THE SMELL OF URINE, A BROKEN DOOR, TARPED UP AND GRAFFITI ON WINDOW.
SDCI Notes: WITHDRAWN, NOT A SDCI ISSUE. REFERRED COMPLAINANT TO POLICE AND/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OR THE OWNER.
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-10-13 011623-24CP NOISE
L WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A NOISE COMPLAINT. MY UPSTAIRS(UNIT 616) HAS BEEN MAKING HEAVY FOOTSTEPS AND MOVING FURNITURE NOISES AND THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST A MONTH NOW. IT'S CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS IN MY LIFE.L CONTACTED MY APT OFFICE AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE ALREADY WARNED HIM ABOUT IT. HOWEVER, HE STILL KEEPS MAKING THE NOISE ALL THE TIME. ALSO L DON'T THINK A PERSON WOULD KEEP MOVING AROUND THE HOUSE FOR NO REASON ALL THE TIME. MAYBE WEARING SLIPPERS WOULD HELP TO REDUCE THE FOOTSTEPS S
SDCI Notes: WITHDRAWN, NOT A SDCI ISSUE. NO CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED.
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-11-07 1059763-VI nan
NO HEATING IN LIVING SPACE AND 2 BEDROOMS. 1 BEDROOM HAS HEATING. 1 BEDROOM IS MISSING A THERMOSTAT. MISSING OTHER THINGS THAT WERE PROMISED BUT LIKELY DO NOT MEET COMPLAINT REQUIREMENTS.
SDCI Notes: HOUSING NOV
COMPLETED · Inspection: 2025-06-03 · Result: COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
2024-12-19 014125-24CP EMERGENCY
WE HAVE NO HEAT IN OUR APARTMENT. WE SUBMITTED A MAINTENANCE REQUEST ON NOVEMBER 14TH, YET IT HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. OUR APARTMENT IS ALMOST 50 DEGREES AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A CLEAR PLAN FOR REMEDY. THEY ALSO GAVE US A SMAL, SPACE HEATER, WHICH IS IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF OUR LEASE AGREEMENT. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED A LAWYER THROUGH UW STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES.
SDCI Notes: HOUSING COMPLAINT
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2024-12-30 014396-24CP LANDLORD/TENANT
LEAKS FROM ROOF INTO HIS APARTMENT, LANDLORD NOT DOING PROPER MAINTENANCE, SPREAD TO FIRE ALARM SPRINKLERS. POTENTIAL ELECTRICITY.
SDCI Notes: HOUSING PRE-REG: 001-010084102/07/25-JFG. NO RESPONSE FROM COMPLAINANT-CLOSING CP
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2025-02-10 001567-25CP LANDLORD/TENANT
MANAGEMENT IS TRYING TOFORCE ME TO RENEW MY LEASEBY FEB. 28TH, CURRENT LEASEDOES NOT EXPIRE UNTIL OCTOBER.
CLOSED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2025-09-11 011667-25CP LANDLORD/TENANT
APARTMENT WAS GIVEN TO HIM THAT WASN'T CLEANED PRIOR TO, HVAC FILTER NOT UP TO CODE, WANTED TO KNOW RIGHTS AS A TENANT.
UNDER INVESTIGATION · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded
2025-10-25 013618-25CP nan
I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST YUGO SEATTLE UDISTRICT (PROPERTY: YUGO SEATTLE LOTHLORIEN) FOR POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF SEATTLE'S RENTAL HOUSING CODES, INCLUDING UNFAIR LEASE PRACTICES AND FAILURE TO REFUND RENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TENANT RIGHTS LAWS. ON OR AROUND SEPTEMBER 27, 2025, I SIGNED A LEASE AND PAID THE FIRST MONTH'S RENT OF $1,709 VIA CHASE BANK TRANSACTION (SEE ATTACHED TRANSACTION PDF). HOWEVER, DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE LEASE TERMS OR PROPERTY CONDITIONS (AS DETAILED IN MY FORMAL DEMAN
COMPLETED CLOSED - NO INSPECTION DOCUMENTED · Inspection: No inspection date · Result: No result recorded