6420 Brooklyn Ave NE
Overview
When you go swing by Santo Coffee or Berry Much, you will see a fairly unremarkable parking lot next to the Mio. As indicated by the still-standing stairs on 6420 and 6418 Brooklyn Ave NE, a pair of houses owned by Hugh Sisley once stood there. Since their removal years ago and the Mio was built, that lot has been used as a parking lot.
HB Management (formerly the Roosevelt Development Group) plans to develop a 4-story apartment building with 35 units, 7 parking spots, and ground-level retail on that parking lot.
Land Use Context
The parking lot is currently zoned NC1P-55 (M2) — short for Neighborhood Commercial 1 Pedestrian-55. This zoning took effect on April 19, 2019, through Ordinance 125791.
Like NC2 zoning, NC1 allows mixed-use buildings that combine commercial space with housing. The main difference is size: NC1 limits how much commercial space can be included. So something like a small corner store or restaurant would work here, but a medical office wouldn’t be allowed, the way it might be in an NC2 zone.
In practice, this means a mixed-use building with a modest amount of commercial space, up to 55 feet tall, can be built on this lot. HB Management would also need to design the site to be pedestrian-friendly, which includes keeping parking more limited than in a typical development.
The M2 designation means this apartment could fall under the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) Program. In practice, that gives HB Management two options: either contribute to the Seattle Office of Housing trust fund to support affordable housing elsewhere in the city, or set aside a portion of the units on-site as affordable. If they go with the second option, they’d need to designate 10% of the units, roughly 3 to 4, as affordable housing.
- July 2016: Master User Permit
- December 2016: Neighborhood Outreach and Early Design Guidance
- March 2018: Construction Permit Seeking Started
- TBA: Construction Complete
- TBA: Grand Opening
Issues and Solutions
Ever since the Mio opened, there haven’t been any major public safety incidents. This project has been stalled on its timeline for a while now, largely due to economic factors like financing costs that play a big role in how quickly work can move forward. Unfortunately, that means there isn’t much the neighborhood can do directly to break the logjam. That said, if you spot problems like abandoned vehicles, litter, or encampments in the parking lot, you can flag them for the city. Just report the issue directly to the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) by calling 206-615-0808, or by submitting a report through the “Make a Complaint” tool on their online portal.
Site Valuation History
| Year | Total Appraised Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,843,500 |
| 2024 | $2,843,500 |
| 2023 | $2,843,500 |
| 2022 | $2,665,800 |
| 2021 | $2,665,800 |
| 2020 | $2,665,800 |
| 2019 | $1,777,200 |
| 2018 | $1,421,700 |
| 2017 | $1,199,600 |
| 2016 | $1,155,100 |
| CAGR | 10.528% |
Valuation history includes estimates from King County Department of Assessments starting from when the project was first proposed. They are only an approximation and are heavily influenced by a variety of factors, including the existence and condition of built structures.
Resources:
- Project Proposal 1: Early Design Guidance
- Project Proposal 2: Design Review Recommendation
- HB Management Projects Page
- Ordinance 125791
- 3025141-LU Master Use Permit
- 6645857-CN Construction Permit
- Chapter 23.58C.040 – Mandatory Housing Affordability for Residential Development, Payment Option
- Chapter 23.58C.050 – Mandatory Housing Affordability for Residential Development, Performance Option
- 1995 Seattle Times Article about 6418 Brooklyn Ave NE
- 2006 Seattle Times Article about 6418 Brooklyn Ave NE
- 2009 Demolition Permit for 6420 Brooklyn Ave NE
- Parcel Info for 6420 Brooklyn Ave NE
More Roosevelt Horizon Projects
Learn more about Roosevelt land use on the Roosevelt Horizon page.