1403 NE 65th St.
Overview
Next time you’re grabbing a drink at Santo Coffee or Tea Addicts, or picking up farmers’ market-quality goods at Rising Sun Produce, take a look at the empty, neatly cleared lot nearby. Two rundown houses once stood there, but they were torn down in the early 2020s. Now HB Management (formerly the Roosevelt Development Group) has plans to build a 4-story apartment building on the site, with 52 small efficiency dwelling units (SEDUs), retail space on the ground floor, and no parking.
Land Use Context
The Roosevelt 5A site is zoned NC2P-55 (M1), or “Neighborhood Commercial 2 Pedestrian-55.” This zoning took effect April 19, 2019, under Ordinance 125791. In practical terms, it means the site can include moderately-sized commercial buildings, like stores, along with housing up to 55 feet tall. The “P” in the zoning code also requires the streets to be more pedestrian-friendly, like having no drive-throughs.
The M1 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 9% of the units, roughly 4 to 5, as affordable housing.
- June 2016: Master Use Permit Issued
- January 2017: Neighborhood Outreach and Early Design Guidance
- April 2018: Construction Permit Review Start
- TBA: Construction Start
- TBA Construction Complete
- TBA: Grand Opening
Issues and Solutions
As of July 2026, since the derelict houses were demolished, there have been no notable public safety incidents. The project has been stuck on this timeline for quite a while now. A big part of that comes down to economic factors like financing costs, which heavily shape how (and how fast) a project can move forward. So unfortunately, there isn’t much the neighborhood can do directly to break the logjam. However, if you notice issues like overgrown vegetation, littering, or encampments, you can get the city’s attention by reporting it directly to the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI). Call 206-615-0808, or submit a report through the “Make a Complaint” tool on their online portal.
Site Valuation History
| Year | Total Appraised Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,569,600 |
| 2024 | $2,569,600 |
| 2023 | $2,569,600 |
| 2022 | $2,490,300 |
| 2021 | $2,489,300 |
| 2020 | $2,491,300 |
| 2019 | $1,929,200 |
| 2018 | $1,602,000 |
| 2017 | $1,491,000 |
| 2016 | $1,334,000 |
| CAGR | 7.556% |
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
- 6645978-CN Construction Permit for the Roosevelt 5A
- Most Recent Published Decision/Recommendation
- Ordinance 125791
- Chapter 23.58C.040 – Mandatory Housing Affordability for Residential Development, Payment Option
- Chapter 23.58C.050 – Mandatory Housing Affordability for Residential Development, Performance Option
- Parcel Info for 1403 NE 65th St
- Parcel Info for 1409 NE 65th St
More Roosevelt Horizon Projects
Learn more about Roosevelt land use on the Roosevelt Horizon page.