Unico Properties LLC

This week, Unico Properties LLC honored our talented building engineers who help maintain our office buildings in celebration of National Engineers Week! From ensuring our buildings are operating efficiently to being the friendly face our tenants see every day, our engineers are integral to creating safe, sustainable buildings and building long-lasting relationships with our tenants. Our engineers were recognized for saving over $1,000,000 in repair costs in 2024 by implementing in-house training to make repairs that would otherwise be hired out to expensive contractors. This is just one of many points of recognition that all our engineers deserve. We want to extend our appreciation to these problem solvers who work so hard every day. Thank you to all of our talented building engineers! #nationalengineersweek

Unico’s offices will be closed January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The day stands as an important reminder to observe the primary principle of Dr. King’s life as leader of the American civil rights movement – advocating for nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice as a means of lifting racial oppression. As part of his leadership he tirelessly fought for equality for all, and the basic right for all races and creeds to have access to justice and due process of law.?One can look at recent events not only in the United States but the world at large and realize what Dr. King fought for is still continuing today as we strive for a more inclusive and cohesive shared humanity. In the 57 years since Dr. King’s assassination his legacy continues to shape countries and people all over the world. Monday serves as a reminder to take pause and think about what each of us can do to contribute in keeping his principles alive. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a particularly special federal holiday, being the only one officially designated as a?National Day of Service asking people to “Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off”.?In partnership with AmericaCorps please click here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gESPHVD7 As you enjoy the long weekend please take a moment to reflect on the life and work of Dr. King. Please note that Monday is a free entrance day to all National Parks, a great way to get out and reflect in nature.?

Unico Properties LLC merrily participated in the Plymouth Housing Annual Cookie Drive this week. Corporate office employees baked and bought cookies for this wonderful yearly tradition, whereby thousands of cookies are donated which Plymouth then distributes to their nearly 1,400 residents. Plymouth Housing is dedicated to providing safe housing for so many experiencing homelessness in the Seattle area, sharing a simple bag of cookies can bring so much joy. Cassidy Stotts, Rachel Bain (and Charlie) got to deliver Unico's contribution. Thank you to everyone who helped make the donation such a success!

Unico Properties' CFO Courtney Jolicoeur, CPA recently had the honor of representing Unico in accepting the "Best Preservation Project Award" for the Washington Park building at the recent 16th Annual Historic Seattle Preservation Celebration! The annual event celebrates those who contribute to the restoration and management of historic buildings in the Seattle area. Unico Properties LLC is proud to be recognized for the newly renovated Washington Park which dates back to the late 1800's, achieving status as a National Park Service Certified Rehabilitation meeting high standards set by both the Secretary of Interior and Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Washington Park is a shining example of the new Seattle waterfront, along with the City of Seattle's waterfront revitalization and continued rebirth of Pioneer Square. Congratulations to all the companies who partnered with Unico Properties LLC on this incredible achievement: Lake Union Partners, BuildingWork, Coughlin Porter Lundeen, KPFF Consulting Engineers, W.G. Clark Construction, and A3 Acoustics, LLP.

?? ?? Unico Properties Annual Apple Harvest ?? ?? For the third year in a row Unico Properties partnered with City Fruit to harvest apples in the apple orchard located on their Longacres Campus in Renton, Washington. The team picked hundreds of pounds of apples, all of which went to City Fruit who will then distribute the bounty to food shelters, schools and meal programs in the Seattle community for those in need. A special thank you to all the Unico team members who rallied together to make this year's harvest so successful: Dusti Davis, Celie Howell, Milena Wisniowicz, Maggie Farag, Gerardo Cabezas, Trino Cabezas, Amber Olsen-Pells, Rachel Bain, Kacie Rahm, Janel Jensen, Yumi Lee, Cindy Bogar, CPM and Nelly Galiy! Special shout-out to Trino Cabezas for making the amazing video! ?? #UnicoProperties #Longacres #CommunityInvolvement

?? ?? Unico Properties Annual Apple Harvest ?? ?? For the third year in a row Unico Properties partnered with City Fruit to harvest apples in the apple orchard located on their Longacres Campus in Renton, Washington. The team picked hundreds of pounds of apples, all of which went to City Fruit who will then distribute the bounty to food shelters, schools and meal programs in the Seattle community for those in need. A special thank you to all the Unico team members who rallied together to make this year's harvest so successful: Dusti Davis, Celie Howell, Milena Wisniowicz, Maggie Farag, Gerardo Cabezas, Trino Cabezas, Amber Olsen-Pells, Rachel Bain, Kacie Rahm, Janel Jensen, Yumi Lee, Cindy Bogar, CPM and Nelly Galiy! Special shout-out to Trino Cabezas for making the amazing video! ?? #UnicoProperties #Longacres #CommunityInvolvement

Unico Properties LLC was proud to be a part of Compass Housing Alliance's 50/50 raffle fundraising at the Seattle Seahawks' opening game! Dusti Davis, Rachel Bain, Maggie Farag, and Shauna Reece sold tickets and had a great team supporting Compass Housing Alliance. Wins all around!

Combining an extraordinary world of education and entertainment, the globally renowned Museum of Illusions is celebrating the grand opening of its first-ever Washington location, right in the heart of Downtown Seattle, in the historic Skinner Building. This cutting-edge museum's innovative concept of "edutainment" seamlessly blends art, science, and psychology to create an immersive experience unlike any traditional museum. Seattle's location will feature specially curated installations unique to the city, promising an unforgettable experience for both locals and tourists alike. Themed exhibits include the Reversed Room and Building Illusion where visitors appear as if they are levitating upside down on a monorail or hanging from a beloved Seattle building. Additionally, guests can experience the museum's most popular and photo-worthy exhibits, including a Vortex Tunnel that tests your perception of physics, an anti-gravity room and a walk-in kaleidoscope. “We’re thrilled to have earned this commitment from the Museum of Illusions, and we’re so pleased to bring a globally recognized, one-of-a-kind interactive museum experience to the historic Skinner Building. It’s exciting to see a world-renowned operator make a statement by investing in downtown Seattle and selecting the heart of the city as its first location in the State of Washington. The Museum of Illusions will bring such a unique energy and experience to downtown Seattle, unlike anything in the Puget Sound region,” said Janel Jensen, Unico Properties Director, Retail Leasing. Located at 1326 Fifth Avenue, between Union and University Streets on the Metropolitan Tract, the Skinner Building is an eight-story, 216,000-square-foot, historical building. Built in 1926 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Skinner Building evokes a sense of timeless elegance and historic character. Unico manages five of the office and retail properties on the Metropolitan Tract, a 10-acre parcel of land between Union and Seneca streets and Third and Sixth avenues. For more details, check out the full story here: https://moiseattle.com/ #UnicoProperties #DowntownSeattle #CommercialRealEstate

Unveiling: Along with our project partner, Pinnacle Partners, we’re pleased to announce that we have completed an extensive renovation of Washington Park, transforming this historic building into one of the most unique office and retail properties with breathtaking views along the revitalized Seattle Waterfront. A part of the Opportunity Zone program, the 52,809-square-foot Washington Park is It includes office space and a ground-floor anchor retail space facing the waterfront. The renovations include a full seismic upgrade; renovation of each floor, including the addition of kitchens and conference rooms; addition of a penthouse and rooftop patio; and installation of an architectural staircase that connects the basement with the ground floor to bring light to the lower level. “The fully renovated Washington Park is a one-of-a-kind, move-in ready opportunity in the heart of the Seattle Waterfront and specifically across the street from Waterfront Park Habitat Beach. Our major transformation of this historic property complements the beautiful, new waterfront, and creates a stunning home and turnkey new space for tenants who are looking for office space with modern infrastructure and historic charm,” said Elizabeth Thorson, Unico Properties Director, Market Leader. “We’re thrilled to bring this building with a deep Seattle history and immense architectural character to life.” Originally constructed in 1890 after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, Washington Park was built for the Lowman and Hanford Stationery and Printing Company for their printing and bindery operations. The building features 16-to-18-foot ceilings on the ground floor with stunning views of Puget Sound, and the original Carnegie steel beams used in the initial construction. A 12,000-square-foot anchor office, retail or restaurant space facing the waterfront is available, with an additional 2,000-square-foot space available that faces the newly improved Washington Street. #UnicoProperties #OpportunityZone #CRE? For more details, check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gKEuJC7A

Big Announcement: We are thrilled to announce a new?future for Alaska Airlines’ employees with their purchase of a 19-acre property at our Longacres campus in Renton, Washington, which will become?home?to?the airline’s?world-class training programs.?The?new training hub will enhance the training experience for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, as well as centralize operations into one facility. We purchased Longacres from Boeing in December 2021. The site housed Boeing Commercial Airplane HQ in prior years. Longacres is a 173-acre campus that?is being planned for a vibrant, diversified, mixed-use campus that?includes an Arts and Entertainment District, miles of walking and jogging trails, ponds and scenic wetlands, and direct access to the Renton/Tukwila?Sound?Transit?Station. Alaska’s purchase from us includes the 600,000-square-foot facility that Boeing purposefully built to house an aviation training facility. Alaska plans to invest an additional $100 million to renovate the space. Alaska previously occupied the building which they have now purchased. We are grateful for the long-term partnership we’ve had with Alaska – in 2023, we secured a 20-year renewal and expansion of Alaska Airlines’ lease to 107,000 square feet at this property. Alaska originally held approximately 38,000 square feet of space in the building. “This major commitment by Alaska alongside the significant investment made by the Sounders in opening its new training facility earlier this year, has created significant momentum for the mixed-use campus. Given these events, Renton is a bright spot in the region and we’re excited to build upon these announcements to bring other beloved Northwest brands to our exciting new community,” said Elizabeth Thorson, Unico Properties Director, Market Leader. “We’re pleased to have secured in excess of 670,000 square feet of occupancy since acquiring the property in a difficult office environment throughout the country.” “It is great to see this special 173-acre campus come to life with the opening of the Sounders FC practice facility and now the thousands of Alaska Airlines employees that will frequent the site,” said Ned Carner, Founder Wing Point Partners who worked with Unico to facilitate the sale. “We are one step closer to achieving our goal of an active campus that seamlessly brings the community to work, live, and recreate together.” For more details, check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ghNS7kUi Photo Credit: ?NBBJ #UnicoProperties #AlaskaAirlines #Longacres #ArtsandEntertainmentDistrict #Boeing #WorldClass #CRE #CommericialRealEstate #Renton