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Mid-Rise Apartment
First Hill, 1215 Seneca St | Seattle
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

5.0
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3 Reviews

About this Location

Trader Joe's
10 min via 12 (bus)
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
2 (bus) - 1 min
12/60 (bus) - 3 min
Cal Anderson Park
9 min walk

Pricing 

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 5.0/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

7.7
Location
5.3
Amenities
2.3
Management
5.7
Value
3.7
Social
7.3
Safety
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OK-ish

The Tuscany is a good value because of the amenities and the location is great if you are into city life. Nothing else in the area around 1300 included dishwasher and W/D. My studio is quite nice, but the management here is exceptionally poor. Emails and phone calls are almost never returned and often times you don't even have the option of leaving a voicemail.
And there is someone snooping around in the dumpster area everyday.
Parking, utilities, W/S/G, internet are not included.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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meh

Carpet was new when I moved in. The place is clean and safe, it's not as loud as other parts of the hill, but it's a little outdated, even for a historic-ish building. I have a stripped-down unit (no granite, no in-unit washer/dryer) and the shared laundry room is terrible. still dishwasher works. Windows go up and down. Corridors never get too dirty... but they could be vacuumed a lot more regularly.

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Meh…

It's clean and safe, but meh... and indoor hallways aren't always kept up :( $200 for parking is insane since it's tiny little valet spaces under an old hotel.

The location is nice though and very convenient to Seattle University while still being far enough from the bars that you can't hear them.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 22 Recs

HoneyHole
Via Tribunali
The Other Coast Cafe
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grocery 3 Recs

Trader Joe's
Target
Whole Foods
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
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fitness 29 Recs

Sweatbox Yoga
Foundation CrossFit
Rival Fitness
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parks 4 Recs

Cal Anderson Park
Freeway Park
Summit Slope Park
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coffee 12 Recs

Victrola Coffee Roasters
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Piroshki on Madison
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About First Hill

First Hill is another Seattle neighborhood experiencing a growth in population and infrastructure. Nicknamed ‘Pill Hill’ due to the many medical programs and facilities located in the area, the First Hill area also boasts beautiful historic mansions, cultural centers like the Frye Art Museum and the...
Safe
Noisy
Historic
Walkable
Nightlife
Convenient
Transitional
Median rents in First Hill
Studio
$
1,700
1 Bedroom
$
2,250
2 Bedroom
$
3,100

Getting around First Hill

2 (bus)

1 min

12/60 (bus)

3 min

49/9 (bus)

5 min

545 (bus)

10 min

Parking at Tuscany

Parking Garage

Parking Near Tuscany

Sp Plus Parking - Cabrini Center Garage

6 min
$195 / month

Premier Parking - Marion & Minor Garage

6 min
$216 / month

Parkway 1700 Market Street Garage

7 min
$395 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

First Hill Reviews

12 reviews
Reviewed by Seattle Resident living at The Landes
Pros
- Close to everything--right between Capitol Hill and downtown (across the Madison Street bridge).
- Feels safe; a few blocks south, and things get a little dicier, but this is a solid, quiet neighborhood.
- Some (more upscale) grocery shopping very nearby--Stockbox (of Harborview Medical complex), etc.

Cons
- Not a totally "neighborhood" feel - Bars and shops aren't "just outside your door," for the most part. They're a medium-length walk away (e.g. to Capitol Hill). - Right next to I-5, though the noise pollution isn't that bad. - No wonderful, scenic places to walk your dogs
Reviewed by Seattle Resident living at Evolve Apartment Homes
Pros:

+ Lots of nightlife
+ Hot new restaurants and shops open frequently
+ Extremely walkable
+ Lot of public transportation options
+ Walking distance to Downtown, SLU


Cons:
- Noisy
- Weekends bring in non-residents in droves
- Problems with homeless (though this is mostly a Seattle problem)
- Crime increasing, especially on weekends
Reviewed by Lauren living at Aldercrest Apartments
Tends to be a bit noisy as is close to Seattle U, hospitals and halfway housing. Close to everything. Parking can be difficult. Fairly safe and close to public transportation and the new street car service that will be opening soon.
Reviewed by a living at Tuscany
not a bad neighborhood. I appreciate the preserved historic homes and the mix of early-mid 20th century apartments. new construction is all high-rise, so it's very much a blended/transitonal neighborhood.
Reviewed by Elise living at Aldercrest Apartments
Pros:
Close to Seattle U/bars/restaurants
Walk to everything you need Busy and vibrant Cons: Noisy, lots of sirens Can be unsafe Very little parking
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Seventh and James
Too many homeless people.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Coppins Well
The McDonald's on Madison seems to attract some questionable characters, but overall I still feel safe living on First Hill. There's a Bartell's (also on Madison), but if you want proper grocery shopping, you'll have to go to QFC in Capitol Hill, which is still close by. Noise levels aren't bad. Overall, First Hill is a good area to live in, and the proximity to both downtown and First Hill make it very convenient.
Reviewed by Seattle Resident living at Cielo
First Hill is a small residential neighborhood between bustling downtown and lively Capitol Hill. It's quiet, except for the sirens due to the close proximity of the hospitals. Every year, though, it seems to get more and more built up.