Apartment & Building Features

APARTMENT FEATURES

Accessibility
There are 10 one-bedroom apartments (the 1B plan) that include extra accessibility features.

Balconies
Several upper floors apartments have balconies – the SD, 1C, and 2D-W plans include them Light and ventilation
High-efficiency casement windows have a coating that reduces the amount of heat gain from the summer sun
Windows open to face the prevailing summer winds and catch cool evening breezes
Windows open all the way to the ceiling to help with summer ventilation
3-speed ceiling fans are located in every living room and bedroom
Bathroom exhaust fans are mounted on the roof so they can operate continuously and quietly Heating
Most apartments have fan-forced electric heat in the living areas, electric baseboard heat in the bedrooms, and radiant heat in the bathrooms.
The apartments on the ground floor of the west building (plans 2E through 2L) have central forced-air heating and air conditioning.

Energy Efficiency
Long-lasting, warm-white, energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps or LEDs in all light fixtures
Extra insulation and caulking in exterior walls
Electronic thermostats provide accurate settings and control for increased efficiency

Water Efficiency
Shower head has strong adjustable spray, but uses only 1.5 gallons of water per minute
Toilet uses only 1.6 gallons of water per flush
Each apartment has it’s own meter for cold and hot water so that tenants only pay for what they actually use.

The Sitka consists of two separate 6-story buildings on a full city block with a quiet, landscaped courtyard between them.

Community Spaces
Community Rooms – Each building has a furnished lounge on the ground floor that looks out onto the courtyard. Enjoy it with a group of friends or just sit by the gas fireplace with a good book.
Laundry Rooms – There is a laundry room on each of the upper 5 floors in both buildings. (Ground floor apartments have washers and dryers in the units.)
Fitness Rooms – Each building has a fitness room on the second floor with weight equipment and 3 cardio machines.

Community Spaces
Community Rooms – Each building has a furnished lounge on the ground floor that looks out onto the courtyard. Enjoy it with a group of friends or just sit by the gas fireplace with a good book.
Laundry Rooms – There is a laundry room on each of the upper 5 floors in both buildings. (Ground floor apartments have washers and dryers in the units.)
Fitness Rooms – Each building has a fitness room on the second floor with weight equipment and 3 cardio machines.

Guest Unit
The Sitka has a furnished guest unit that you can rent – at a fraction of the cost of a hotel room - for your out-of-town guests.

Parking
For your car – You can rent a parking space in the full-block underground garage.
For your bike – The Sitka has two locked bike rooms on the ground floor, additional bike parking in the garage, and outdoor racks for your guests to use.