Empty Offices Can't Easily Become Homes | Seattle News

Seattle’s office buildings are sitting empty, and developers are trying to turn them into apartments — but it’s a costly, nearly impossible dream. Major renovations, sky-high city fees, and construction expenses make the math unworkable, even with tenants paying rent. It’s like forcing a boat to become a car — the structure just doesn’t fit. The real fix? Build new housing from scratch. But investors are staying away, paralyzed by soaring costs and fees that turn profitable projects into financial nightmares. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1be3ae4d40b3e213