5209 M L KING JR WAY S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
Location
Complaints & violations by year
Status
How this compares
Open / total issues
1 / 8
12.5% open
Avg age of open issues
8.8 years
above city average (2.1 years)
Issues per unit
2.00
above city average (1.88)
Code complaints & violations (8)
Notice of Violation: Construction
Opened November 22, 2017
Ongoing construction work at west end of property (i.e., the portion that appears to be a single family residence). Complainant has seen work including new plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall, etc. Ongoing since mid-Summer 2017. Construction debris is being deposited into dumpster, which is currently on the planting strip.
Status: NOV Issued
View source recordComplaint: Land Use
Opened May 23, 2025 · Updated July 16, 2025
This parcel is adjacent to the marijuana retailer at 5209 MLK. Previously this was a vacant lot. Without any permits, the property owner brought in several loads of gravel to resurface/level the lot and change the use to a surface parking lot for the business. They did not do anything to address temporary or permanent stormwater runoff created by the parking lot, and the entry/exit to the is very close to the intersection, which creates traffic problems. It seems the owner needs to apply for pe
Status: Completed
View source recordComplaint: Weeds
Opened June 11, 2023
Vegetation blocking sidewalk
Status: Completed
View source recordComplaint: Construction
Opened November 29, 2018 · Updated December 21, 2018
PER ONLINE (after review of records under 010569-18CP, Inspector requested update to ZONING): This property has 2 driveways along 33rd Ave S. One of the driveways appears to be illegal, as it does not have an apron or curb cut. People drive over the parking strip to access it and often park blocking the sidewalk
Status: Completed
View source recordComplaint: Construction
Opened November 19, 2018
PER ONLINE: This property has 2 driveways along 33rd Ave S. One of the driveways appears to be illegal, as it does not have an apron or curb cut. People drive over the parking strip to access it and often park blocking the sidewalk
Status: Completed
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