Absolute Apartments

So you want to live in the city but not get too choked up in a skyscraper of a condo. You want great views and a lively neighborhood. Here are two choice condominiums in Seattle that have just that. Veer Lofts (left) in South Lake Union has 99 lofts from 624 to 1,067 sf with views of the city and the Space Needle. Units have floor to ceiling glass, energy efficient appliances and environmentally friendly paints and finishes. How about Hjärta (right) in Ballard, eight floors with 79 units over 6,000 sf of ground level retail space. It is also a green building, with rooftop gardens, water-conserving features and Energy Star rated appliances. Whichever you choose, you’ll love coming home.