Quartz 4

4407 42nd Ave SW Unit C

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Mini-Projects

  • Spoke to Angie in billing 2021/11/03 at ~2:15pm
  • Quote showed monthly service and a $99 service charge for technician
  • Angie said I will get a $99 credit for the service charge. She left notes to that effect on the account.
  • I can cancel any time for any reason
  • Confirmation number: 1007138249

4407 42nd Ave SW Unit C shade install

Jordan at Apex

  • 5 years warranty on PowerView parts
  • ”Powerview Accessories” line item- 1 wireless wall switch and dual recharging station
  • Kinship fabric determines the color
  • Turnaround on installation right now: 4-6 weeks (could be more; 6-8 weeks)

Move to 4407C 42nd Ave SW 98116

  • Scheduled 10/30 8-9am
  • Paid $100 down

Security system

  • Liked the Abode
  • Abode has native HomeKit. Simplisafe does not, but appears to have a robust plugin.
  • The Abode is expensive and generally reviews worse than the Simplisafe
  • Tried to get Abode to match a price on a Simplisafe kit. (They offered this on their site.) Also tried to get them to match the Simplisafe return policy. They refuse on both. Returns policy is 30 days and I pay return shipping unless defective unit. Simplisafe offers 60 day trial with paid return shipping.
  • Subscription on Simplisafe is both cheaper (highest Abode tier at 15/month) and more expensive (highest Abode tier 25/month)

Update

  • Abode is way more expensive for the equipment no matter how you slice it. Simplisafe cameras are expensive while Abode cameras are cheap, but everything else is more expensive with Abode
  • You have to have the top Simplisafe plan to get monitoring
  • Abode cameras don’t support HomeKit
  • Both of these options are bad. Going to just build my own and forget about monitoring. I can call the cops myself if something bad is happening.

Social

Neighbors

Corner

  • Keith

Other Side

  • Tyler
  • Danielle

Details

Bathrooms

Ground

Clearance under sink: 14” Room width 29.5” Side of toilet clearance left: 10” Right: 9” Under TP: 16”

2nd floor

Toilet clearance left: 8.5” Right: 4.5” toilet to TP holder, 9”basin to cabinet

Windows

Measurements of the window openings, in inches

  • Living room: 40.5 x 51.5
  • Kitchen right: 36.5 x 57.75
  • Kitchen left: 46.5 x 57.75
  • 2nd floor bedroom right: 40.5 x 57.75
  • 2nd floor bedroom left: 34.5 x 57.75
  • 3rd floor left bedroom right: 36.5 x 57.75
  • 3rd floor left bedroom left: 46.5 x 57.75
  • 3rd floor right bedroom right: 40.5
  • 3rd floor right bedroom left: 34.5 x 57.75
  • roof: 34.5 x 34.5

Utilities

Electric account- 5889593611 Public utilities account- 6723945617

  • Can change trash and compost size one time per year
  • Bins should be delivered within 5 days
  • Collection day: Monday
  • Recycle collection every two weeks starting this coming Monday
  • garbage collection is $31.50/month- up to 30 pounds
  • compost collection is $6.80/month- up to 20 pounds
  • Billed every two months
  • If they are overweight, they leave a not saying it’s overweight
  • Garbage outside bin, extra charge depending on how many things
  • Bins not closed, extra charge
  • Where does it go Seattle tool tells how to dispose of items
  • Bulky items- scheduled with them; picked up on collection date by a different truck; $30 each item for pickup
  • Can take bulky items to transfer station. $32 flat fee for all items dropped off
  • Can be scheduled online.
  • myutilities.seattle.gov
  • Can cancel service at old address up to 2 weeks before or several days after
  • Follow-up call on 2021-10-19 about trash bin. Was told they didn’t have a trash bin to deliver me this week. Should arrive on Monday 2021-10-25

Todo

  • Measure windows
  • Count and order RJ45 wall panels
  • Measure bath tub for bath bench
    • 26” x 52”
  • Check lights for Lutron dimmer/switch compatibility
    • It’s still not clear if these are fully compatible. Lutron says the bulbs failed at least one of their tests, but they don’t say which. Philips says they are compatible. Worth a shot.
  • Confirm work in comm closet
    • Return items not needed for cabling
  • Check if 3.5” wall surge will fit
    • 3.75” across but outlets on top. Little over 4” total across inside. Outlets may need to rotate depending on transformer orientation.
  • Check height of bulbs
    • 143” to highest

Photos

Note: since C’s rooftop is on the other side of the building, this is not the view from its deck. This view will not be preserve either since townhomes are about to be built on that side.

Likes

  • Pretty interior and exterior
    • High kitchen ceiling
    • Big windows
    • Rooftop deck
    • Flooring
    • short stairs
  • View of water
  • No stairs to access entry
  • Nice kitchen and appliances
  • Dedicated office
  • Location
    • near PO
    • near grocery stores (including Trader Joe’s)
    • near drug store
    • near restaurants
    • near bus stops
    • near bus to downtown
  • Off busiest street
  • Separation between bedrooms
  • No restrictions (CRCs)

Dislikes

  • multi-level
  • budget stretch
  • Small 2nd level bedroom
  • lack of storage
  • not sure what building on north side will do to view, natural light, etc.
  • no AC
  • living room feels small

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