My son moved in recently. While I was helping with the move I met Marta from the housekeeping staff most helpful amazing and kind person. For the weeks I was here she is always working hard and keeping the area beautifully clean. Always greeted us and showed me where the trash shoot was went well above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. She is a truly great asset to the Cielo apartment staff . Marta thank you so much for your kindness to my family and making us feel welcomed in his new home you were a blessing to us.
I live at Cielo Apartments in Seattle at the intersection of 8th Avenue and Seneca Street. And I love it here!
I have lived at Cielo going on four months now. Before I leased, I read the reviews. I know that some reviews were negative, and I would like to dispel any concerns you may have if you are considering moving to Cielo.
First, the elevators are NOT slow, and they are NOT frequently broken. I have never experienced a long wait or even noticed an elevator out of service. There are three perfectly working elevators. If there was an elevator problem in the past, it has been remedied.
Next, I am not aware of any parking garage problems at all. The entry/exit gate functions correctly, and I have neither seen nor heard of car break-ins or vandalism since I moved in. It’s always well-lit, clean and organized in the garage.
A new management team was hired just before I moved in. The new team is getting things going in the right direction. Brandon is the main leasing agent, but also a superstar in my opinion. He has a cheerful and energetic personality, and is working hard to make everyone happy. He is so accommodating and pleasant. Anthony and Edith (managers) are also fantastic. They form a powerhouse team with the goal of making Cielo the very best that it can be.
Since I have lived here the management has hired a new maintenance crew and restructured the concierge team. My apartment was so nicely cleaned and prepared that I found nothing that needed immediate attention by the maintenance crew. The concierge provide many valuable services for the residents such as supervising entrance to the building, accepting your deliveries, and even handing off your dry cleaning when the cleaners make their rounds.
More improvements are planned to be implemented soon, such as general beautification of the hallways on the residential floors and refreshing the elevator interiors.
Be sure to check out the amazing amenity spaces on the ground floor and at the top of the building. The views are spectacular. There’s a gym and social spaces that are really impressive.
I love my apartment! It is on a higher floor facing Mount Rainier, and I have a balcony. However, there are interesting views in all directions, and if you don’t get an apartment with a balcony, don’t worry because the windows are big and tall. The tasteful finish-out is like a clean palette for any style you would like to create with your furnishings. The wood-look floors are luxury laminate, and are super easy to keep clean. There’s central air conditioning (thermostat controlled by you), full-sized washer and dryer, and fully-equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher.
You will be near I-5, but with the windows closed, you will barely hear any highway noise. It is a busy neighborhood, so you will occasionally hear muffled ambulance or police sirens. The north side of the building might be a good location choice if street noise bothers you. It faces a park. And of course, a higher floor will also be quieter. As far as neighbor noise goes, I have heard no disturbances. The apartment walls must be well insulated. But I imagine that there is a possibility that the units directly above the pizzeria could hear noises.
That pizzeria, by the way, is open late and has a full bar, and additionally has good pizza by the slice and big salads. There are, as well, two grocery markets with delis on the corner just steps away from Cielo. Both have a surprisingly large inventory for such small spaces, and they make delicious sandwiches. Very fast and convenient.
There are many restaurants and shops within walking distance because Cielo is located in First Hill near Belltown and Capitol Hill. I walk to my hairdresser on 1st Avenue, my pharmacy on 9th, Starbucks Reserve Roastery through the park, Nordstrom on Pine, my dentist on 8th, my doctor on Seneca, Whole Foods (two locations are equidistant from Cielo), my dog’s vet on 12th, and even Pike Place Market when I want some fresh flowers or other goodies.

Victoria Marie Clary
Nov 01, 2024
My experience with Cielo so far has been completely different than many of these negative reviews. I had the pleasure of having Brandon as my leasing agent and he was nothing but helpful and informative. I’m really excited to become a part of this community and will hopefully be moving in this week! I am ofc aware of others experiences and complaints and will give updates with my experience as I rent here!
I lived in Seattle for a year and Cielo was an excellent home. The application and move in process was easy and their loading dock/freight elevator was useful. The apartment was spacious and clean with well-maintained appliances. The maintenance crew was prompt and thorough when needed. The location, within walking distance to both Pike's Place and The Space Needle, and very close to Capitol Hill, the Paramount Theater and the Frye Museum was awesome. The gym on the top floor(open 24 hours) had everything I needed and gorgeous views to go with it. The balcony patio also at the top was a great place to host friends and events. Above all else was the staff. Everyone working the front desk(also 24 hours, which was super useful) was phenomenal, I cannot express enough how helpful they were both acclimating me to the neighborhood and having an answer to every question and issue I had all the way through move out. Management was helpful and hassle-free. The only complaint I remember having was there being three elevators for 31 floors + multiple basement floors, which at certain busy hours could lead to long waits for getting up if your apartment isn't feasible to take the stairs to. All in all a wonderful living experience and I wish I didn't have to leave.

My fiancé and I have lived in Cielo for 2 years and it is by far the best apartment we’ve lived in.
The management is great. They communicate clearly, help as needed and are always available. We have 24/7 concierge, which I never valued until living here. Packages and various deliveries are NEVER missed and we always get a notification. Concierge is also super friend and dog loving.
The location is perfect - I work at Amazon and walk to work in about 10 minutes.
The building is clean, consistently upgraded and has amazing 360 views of Seattle. We live in a newly renovated apartment and the AC is a life saver. The gym actually has good equipment and the 31st floor event space is newly renovated and perfect for parties.
All in all, we’ll probably be living here till we buy a house.
Thanks Cielo!
Cielo has been our residence since 2015, and we’ve been renewing our lease every year. The recent management has stepped up in the very best way to improve conditions in a noticeable way. Current management responds to work orders and resident concerns in a genuine and caring manner. The building was only half completed when we moved in and despite the initial inconveniences we’re happy to live here.
Love the concierge staff! They are so friendly kind and nice! The building has also been making a lot of improvements

Karen Alvarez
Aug 06, 2024
We toured the apartments at Cielo with Triscia last summer. The entire experience was lovely. Triscia was very knowledgable and transparent, and the entire staff was very friendly! The apartments were really nice, we liked the floor plans and they were fairly priced. The apartments were also newly remodeled, and the views of the city were absolutely gorgeous! We ended up renting a house as we felt like it was a better fit for our lifestyle at that time. However, the Cielo was our top 1 choice. If you are looking for an apartment - I would highly suggest checking out the Cielo!

Sabina Lebekova
Jul 07, 2023