1020 SENECA ST
SEATTLE, WA 98101
John Winthrop Apartments
Location
Complaints & violations by year
Status
How this compares
Open / total issues
9 / 46
19.6% open
Avg age of open issues
252 days
below city average (2.1 years)
Issues per unit
0.59
below city average (1.88)
Code complaints & violations (46)
Complaint
Opened September 8, 2026
Smoke detectors malfunctioning going off constantly, requesting inspection
Status: Under Investigation
View source recordComplaint: LandLord/Tenant
Opened August 25, 2026
Final day of my lease at apartment 514 was 6/30/2026. Landlord is required to return the deposit and/or a full and specific statement explaining the reasons for withholding any portion of the deposit within 30 days of the renter moving out. It has been nearly 60 days and I have not received my security deposit or any statement for reasons for any withholding.
Status: Under Investigation
View source recordComplaint: LandLord/Tenant
Opened July 27, 2026
Construction at my apartment building has created constant, excessive drilling and hammering that has substantially interfered with my ability to peacefully use and enjoy my home. The noise is persistent throughout the workday and is loud enough to disrupt work, conversations, and normal daily activities inside my apartment.This issue has had a significant impact on my quality of life.
Status: Under Investigation
View source recordComplaint: Construction
Opened June 9, 2026
Nordic investments doing illegal construction no permits, power tools, racial and sexual harassment, no notifications, unlivable conditions every day threat of violence between tenants and contractor's is escalating c- this is an emergency and drastic measures are being considered top stop the contractors
Status: Under Investigation
View source recordComplaint: Construction
Opened May 12, 2026
Per CSB: A new company took over apartment complex and now a massive amount of construction is happening in the vacant units and common spaces. Property manager will not disclose what is happening or give a timeline for completion. It is noisy and smelly but windows are locked in the common area hall (metal locks on the top) and cannot be opened from egress or fresh air. Construction paper on the floor throughout the hallways and stairs is a fire and trip hazard. Also, what does "tenant relocat
Status: Under Investigation
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