989 Elements is a very expensive but very attractive apartment tower on the north end of downtown Bellevue. The facilities and units are very modern and well constructed.

The units (at least mine) is extremely small but I was willing the make the sacrifice to be within walking distance of downtown Bellevue and have a great view of surrounding area. Rents range from $1000 (400 sf studio) to $4000 (2 bedroom penthouse). Management is very nice and the concierge treats you with respect, offering to help however they can. A few specific staff members there come off as being fake, but the concierge named Jenny is one of the friendliest people I have ever met is truly entertaining to talk to. They have a decent exercise room with a wide variety of equipment, and they have a great clubroom with pool table, flat screen TVs and free wireless internet. There is a theater which they show movies three times a week, and I hear they have a roof-top garden but you only get access if you rent a penthouse, thus I have never seen it.

Parking is extra ($100/mo) but it gets you a large stall in the garage, although the garage itself has many blind corners. My stall is on the bottom floor of the garage and takes me about 5 minutes driving in circles to get to it. But it is a very secure garage and I never worry about break-ins.

While I haven't been a resident for very long, I have never heard (or even seen for that matter) my neighbors, and haven't had a single negative experience once you get over the high price and the small size, but certainly acceptable for downtown living!

989 Elements serves all my needs having just graduated from college and beginning my career. I eagerly await being able to afford a more spacious unit!

That being said, this community isn't for everyone. If you are willing to put up with the high prices and small spaces, and road/construction noise for the convenience of living in the city, then you will really enjoy yourself here. If not, you can find cheaper, quieter communities elsewhere. But I have already blocked out the ambient road noise, tolerate the construction sites, and absolutely love this community!

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From: Anonymous	Date: 12/16/2007
Did the manager write this or what?

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