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Testimonials from Tenants: Sara
The first time I thought about living in the MadKin I was seeking safe affordable long term housing, because my home had been sold to a developer who decided to demolish the house and build condos. It was 2014 and rents were high everywhere but my friend loved her apartment and most importantly it was affordable. I didn’t take the apartment I viewed but got on the waiting list for future openings.
The next time I needed to move (due to an unaffordable rent increase) I viewed and rented my current apartment 104. I’ve been here 5 years this July, and it’s the best home I’ve had in the 20 years I’ve lived in Seattle. We were all impacted by the passing of our landlord Fally Tyson. The sadness at the loss of such a kind person mixed immediately with the fear of the unknown future of our homes here in this beloved old building. I’ve come to feel like a part of a small community at The MadKin within my bigger Seattle family.
My hope is that we can save our homes from sale to developers who may demolish this old jewel. Whatever the outcome of this process I will be grateful for everyday that I was a tenant of The MadKin.