THE GENESEE
For Current Residents

The Genesee
4425 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
Neighborhood: Rainier Valley
Units: 50
Pets: Dogs and Cats
Parking: Onsite (waitlist may apply)
Do you qualify? Resident Qualifications
Contact Information
Resident Manager: Anne May
Email: genesee@bellwetherhousing.org
Phone: 206-725-1708
Floor Plans
Floor plans are not available at this time.
Building Description
The Genesee is located in the heart of the new Rainier Vista development and offers spacious one- and two-bedroom units. The building is centrally located to Columbia City shopping, library, community centers, schools, Metro buses and the new Sound Transit line. The new Boys and Girls Club is across the street.
Amenities
Dog and cat friendly, intercom-controlled access, washer/dryers in every unit, some units with views, rooftop patio with container garden spots, and a community room. Parking is available for $30 per month.
Special Information
Subsidized property, serving two different subsidized programs. Please contact the Resident Manager for more information on specific criteria.
NOTE: The HUD waiting list is currently closed.
Full-Time Students
Due to Federal funding requirements for this property, applicant households must have an adult member who is not a full-time student unless one of the following student prohibition exceptions is met. You are:
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married and filing a joint federal tax return with spouse
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a single parent with a minor child and neither are dependents of a third party
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receiving benefits under Title IV of the Social Security Act (e.g., TANF)
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At least one student participates in a program receiving assistance under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or under other similar, federal, state or local laws.
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previously under the care of a state foster care system
Note: Bellwether does not accept Portable Screening Reports.
Housing Development History
The Genesee
4425 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
Location: Seattle, Rainier Valley
Date Completed: 2006
Unit Type: 50 one and two-bedroom apartments
Communities Served: Low and very-low-income households with development and physical disabilities including HIV/AIDS
Total Cost: $9,800,000
Funding Sources:
Bank Loan
HUD 811
4% Tax Credit Equity
HOPWA
City of Seattle Office of Housing
Federal Home Loan Bank
AHW Capital Campaign
Sound Families
King County HIPDD
State of WA CTED
Project Description:
New construction of 50 units of housing with rooftop patio and container garden and community room for very low-income individuals and families with disabilities including HIV/AIDs.