Belmont/Boylston Houses

The Belmont/Boylston (“Bel-Boy”) project includes six turn-of-the-century (1893-1903) houses–three were built as double houses designed to appear as single-family homes. Historic Seattle acquired the properties in 1989. After six months of renovation, 17 one-bedroom, studio, and single-family low-income apartments were created. The Bel-Boy project received numerous awards for its successful combining of historic preservation and low-income housing, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award in 1992.

Five of the six buildings were sold in 2008. 1411 Boylston Avenue was retained by Historic Seattle which operated it as a 17-unit, single room occupancy, low-income apartment building until 2025. 1411 Boylston Avenue was designated as a Seattle Landmark in February 2025.

Historic Seattle sold 1411 Boylston Avenue in October 2025.