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Rob was helpful to hear about the issue and promised to get the dishwasher replaced. Took some time but did turn around with some positive maintenance.
Appliances are really old and that is not the problem IF they work.
I asked to get the dishwasher fixed MULTIPLE times and after each try it still doesn’t work. I asked to replace it since this is not acceptable and wasting lots of time, electricity and energy.
Also always had issues with elevators not working. Wasted huge amounts of time during move-in due to this. Weekend staff is temporary and does not know what they are doing.
I recently moved to Seattle from the East Coast, which has been a stressful process. However, the entire Olivian team went above and beyond to assist! I toured the building virtually and completed the lease online. The building is clean, in a great location, and with excellent amenities.
My wife and I have loved living here and wish we could stay longer - but my career is taking me out of Seattle. Cannot recommend this apartment complex enough. Friendly staff, large apartments, great amenities (gym, dog area, multiple common areas, secure mail just to name a few). If it’s in your budget, seriously consider checking this place out for your next place to live.
The Olivian is a wonderful community to live in. The staff is so friendly and goes out of their way to make sure residents are happy and they are always available to listen. The building is kept clean and updated. The location is right in the heart of the shopping district and very close to Pike Place and South Lake Union. The service team is quick to respond to any requests and they are friendly and knowledgable. I love living here.
Apartments aren't upgraded but it's very spacious and practical for the city. I have lived in Seattle for 5 years now and have moved 4 times and I must say management, front desk workers and maintenance here are super nice, friendly and very helpful. Rob who is the head maintenance support has been very knowledgeable and helpful with the numerous times we've had issues. He is super friendly and just so pleasant. Overall, great experience living here, the only reason we're moving is due to relocation or else I would stay longer.
Emily has been amazing during the lease process! I highly recommend this building to anyone and everyone.
Disclaimer - I decided to go ahead with another property and my rating is based on my interaction with the management.
I am planning to move to Seattle and The Olivian was one of the final 5 properties that we had shortlisted. I got a chance to talk to Amanda who was sweetheart to work with. She was very helpful and looked genuinely excited during our virtual tour. We (me and my girlfriend) loved the property and the management but decided to finalize a different property that met most of our needs. That being said, the next time we are looking, we will definitely consider the Olivian. Their 4.9 star rating looks to be well deserved and I would love the chance to call it our home.
We lived at The Olivian from May 2015-May 2018. We had a wonderful experience. We always felt "welcomed home" by the amazing staff. The apartments are beautiful and superbly maintained. When we had a maintenance issue it was solved asap. The amenities are also great. The building is very clean and dog friendly. We highly recommend living here.
I have only the best things to say about the Olivian in Seattle. My dad has lived there the past 6 years since my mom passed, and I could not ask for a better place for him to live! From the very first day, even before the first day, the staff has treated him (and me!) like family and they are so caring. They watch out for all of their residents and it is a warm and welcoming place to come home to. It really does feel like home! I know that my dad is very happy there and he loves everyone in the office, and I do too. We honestly consider them to be our friends, not staff. Lani always has a genuinely friendly smile, and everyone there calls my dad by name. The community has a lot of fun events, and the building is very safe. It is a quiet retreat right in the midst of a bustling city. Everything my dad needs is just steps from the front door and we both have amazing adventures because of living at the Olivian where it is so accessible to all.
Fantastic location. Incredible build quality in the apartments and in the common areas!
Terrific staff, seriously. From the welcoming front desk, staffed 24 hours a day, to the awesome management staff, its a pleasure living here. Theirs even a wine cooler downstairs next to the gym. Very first world.
If you are looking at renting at the Olivian i recommend Michael Savage very highly.
He showed me around at least 3 or 4 times before i signed a lease and really helped me feel comfortable that i was making a great decision. Which it was.
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Easily the nicest apartment community I've ever lived in. I've lived here for over a year, after living in 3 other apartment buildings in Seattle.
Highlights of the Olivian:
- Centrally located, walking distance to most major bus lines that run through Seattle.
- 10 minute walk to either Capitol Hill or to Pike Place.
- Luxury finishes. My apartment has a cooking range with TWO ovens, plenty of cabinet space, and broad granite countertops.
- Management organizes tons of cool community events, where people get to know each other. Just this morning, building management invited me to a free breakfast on the clubhouse level. Last week they had chocolate and wine tastings for residents, for free. The level of service here is top-notch.
- Feels like home, with "warm" interior finishes using wood and stone. Other brand-new apartment buildings have cold, sterile finishes like exposed concrete and cheap materials - yuck! Why would you want to live in a concrete apartment??? The Olivian is so much nicer.
- Another review mentioned "cutting services" and noise. I don't agree with that at all. The service is amazing (as mentioned above), and the windows are remarkably soundproof.
- Related to my point about soundproof - the apartments have a chiller in them, which is a MAJOR relief on the hot summer days. No need to open windows, like you need to in other apartment buildings!
I could go on and on, but you need to check out the place for yourself.
I've lived at The Olivian for two years and it has been wonderful. The building and the apartments are beautiful, the staff is responsive and friendly, and the location is the best in Seattle. I can't think of any way that my experience there could have been better.
I cannot say enough about my experience living here. The staff is very accommodating and the building is gorgeous. The amenities here are top-notch; clubhouse, movie theater, gym, sky lounge, pet park, HUGE rooftop deck with views of the sound, lake union, the Olympics, the Cascades and Mt. Ranier. If that wasn't enough, the building is in the perfect location! There is so much within walking distance that I rarely drive since moving here. If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would.
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My experience was even better than the first time I moved in! I lived here for several years, moved away for one year and came right back. Of course the shining star is Lani Dijulio. She always goes above and beyond to accommodate anyone who walks through the door with a beautiful smile, contagious positive energy and knowledge about every detail about every detail regarding The Olivian down to the memorization of bank routing numbers needed on the application! Her office is behind closed doors but she is ever present to the community with a line of people waiting to see her whether it is regarding a question about the building, the chance to say hello and to share experiences about the day, their lives, their dogs or kids just to name a few. She knows every resident in this building and even though she is part of the management team she is always the first to cover any position to help when things are busy, to cover for a colleague to have lunch or a break, answer questions in detail and most importantly to add contagious positivity to the community. Every resident that speaks to her leaves with a smile, has his/her question answered and knows that the entire Olivian team cares about each resident and will go above and beyond to make the property a home. I met her several years ago when I first moved in and placed a deposit within 5 to 10 minutes because I was certain I would be happy. Sure enough after leaving for a year I went straight back to the Olivian because this is home. She is a shining star. Most certainly she is joined by colleagues that are similar in nature. The manager , Russell, also makes every effort to come out of his office to greet the residents, socialize and of course is incredibly knowledgeable about the property, the city, other properties and Seattle in general. I didnt even have to fully move in to know that the move in experience is perfection.
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