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The Clay Apartments

  • Writer: Nathan Ellis-Brown
    Nathan Ellis-Brown
  • Apr 6, 2022
  • 1 min read

602 E Howell St, Seattle, WA

LIHI is acquiring the Clay Apartments, a 7 story, 76 unit building in the heart of Capitol Hill, to serve homeless individuals and veterans.

The acquisition of the Clay Apartments is an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on the current market conditions to quickly and cost effectively provide housing for the most vulnerable populations.

The site provides residents with access to a plethora of amenities, employment opportunities, and services. The site is just minutes from Downtown and within a hundred of feet of multiple high capacity bus lines.

The building contains 76 units, including 70 SEDUS and 6 lofts. Each unit includes a spacious kitchenette area with ample counter and storage space, convection ovens, large refrigerators, dishwashers, and individual washer and dryers.

The building also hosts several large indoor and outdoor amenity areas including a lounge on the third floor, a spacious roof deck, and a courtyard to the side of the building. The seller has also agreed to build out the commercial space into community space that will host additional case management offices, a computer lab, a community kitchen, and a communal sitting area.

59 Comments


Albert John
Albert John
20 hours ago

Appreciating how clearly this post highlights the importance of accessible and thoughtfully planned housing like The Clay Apartments. The way the details were explained made it easy to understand the broader impact on community well being. I recently came across a related housing discussion while reading an article connected to https://maydayhoustonlaw.com/ and it added another interesting angle to tenant focused development. This was a very informative read.


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vyqaf
Dec 23, 2025

This piece clearly communicates the importance of housing initiatives and their real-world impact. The details about the project help readers understand both the purpose and the people involved. It reminded me of a housing-focused discussion I came across on https://www.whirlwell.net/ that explored similar community developments. Informative and thoughtfully written.

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vyqaf
Dec 23, 2025

This was a thoughtful look at how housing initiatives can strengthen communities. The way the project’s purpose and impact were outlined made the story easy to connect with. It reminded me of a housing-focused article I came across on https://searenovation.com/ that also emphasized stability and dignity. Thank you for highlighting such important work.

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vyqaf
Dec 21, 2025

An informative look at a project that clearly prioritizes stability and thoughtful housing solutions. The way the development’s purpose was explained added real context beyond just the structure itself. In infrastructure planning and inspections, including insights I’ve read on https://www.aerospectny.com/ long-term impact is always key. Thanks for sharing this perspective.

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vyqaf
Dec 21, 2025

An informative and well-presented overview of The Clay Apartments and their role in supportive housing. I appreciated how the focus stayed on dignity and long-term stability. Creating environments where people feel represented and respected is essential, a concept I’ve also encountered in lifestyle-focused conversations on https://thegamecaps.com/ Insightful and impactful.

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