The property
Building exterior
Photography from the offering memorandum will be placed here
Summary
A 20-Story Tower in the Denny Triangle
Plaza 600 is a 217,322 SF Class A office tower at Stewart Street, 6th Avenue, and Westlake Avenue, between the downtown retail core, South Lake Union, and Amazon's global headquarters. Built in 1969 and renovated from 2023 through 2026, the building carries a $16.8M capital program completed since 2020 and a diversified roster of 17 tenants.
Newmark is marketing the fee-simple interest for sale on behalf of ownership, unpriced and as-is. The building is 51.2% leased with a weighted average lease term of 5.1 years, so the acquisition case rests on leasing the remaining 99,859 SF of vacancy.
Newmark Offering Memorandum, May 2026. Leased percentage excludes Harris Bricken, which vacates at its October 2026 expiration.
Gallery
Inside the Renovated Building
The 2023 lobby reposition added a conference center, bike room, and new elevator cabs. Narrative Coffee opens on the lobby level in Q3 2026.
Lobby
Renovated lobby and lounge
Conference center
Updated conference rooms, lobby level
Bike storage
Bike room with showers, lockers, and Pelotons
Retail
Narrative Coffee, Suite 101
Views
Skyline, Space Needle, and Amazon Spheres from upper floors
Elevator cabs
Refinished cabs from the lobby program
Scroll sideways for more. Click any frame to enlarge. OM photography to be dropped into these slots.
Floor plans
Plates and Stacking
Side-core configuration with an 11,600 SF average plate. Floors 3, 4, 10, 14, and 17 are single-tenant floors; the balance splits into suites from roughly 1,000 to 8,600 SF.
Floor 1
Lobby, conference rooms, bike storage, retail
Typical tower floor
11,600 SF side-core plate
Floor 18
Amenity floor with wellness, game area, and conference space
Floor 20
Penthouse floor, 15 ft clear heights
Parking B1 / B2
Two subterranean levels, including the Hotel Max stalls
Stacking plan
Full 20-floor stacking plan from the OM
Floor plan graphics from the OM to be placed here. Full plans, floors 1 through 20, are in the document center.
Location
Stewart & 6th, Center of the Denny Triangle
The building sits steps from the Westlake Center light rail and monorail stations, the South Lake Union streetcar, and multiple bus lines. Amazon, Google, Nordstrom, Meta, and Apple all employ within the surrounding blocks.
| Half-mile radius | Value | King County |
|---|---|---|
| Population, 2025 | 36,549 | 2,366,841 |
| Average household income | $194,132 | $187,096 |
| Graduate or professional degree, age 25+ | 77.9% | 59.1% |
| Existing multifamily units | 24,066 | — |
Demographics from the OM market snapshot, 1Q 2026.
Parking
123 Stalls Across Two Garage Levels
| Component | Stalls | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| On-site garage | 70 | Two subterranean levels |
| Licensed from Hotel Max | 48 | 22 on P1, 26 on P2 · license through December 2053 |
| Surface, alley | 5 | Guest parking |
| Total | 123 | 0.6 stalls per 1,000 SF |
Rates and area comparison
Monthly parking is $370 per stall. The Hotel Max reset formula pegs the local market daily rate at $14.00, set March 2025 through February 2030. The 0.6 per 1,000 SF ratio is low against suburban product but typical for a CBD tower served by perfect transit access. A CoStar pull of area garage rates is on the diligence list to confirm the parking revenue assumptions.
Hotel Max license
Flag for diligence48 of 123 stalls depend on a third-party license that resets every five years at market daily rate × 1,144 × 90%, currently $14,414 per month. Disputed resets go to appraisal arbitration. Full terms on the Contracts page.
Systems
Key Building Systems
| System | Description |
|---|---|
| Structure | Concrete and steel; concrete over metal deck floors; side-core, 18'8" column spacing |
| HVAC | Steam-loop perimeter heat with induction boxes; water-cooled chillers with VAV distribution. Chiller replaced 2022, cooling tower rebuilt 2026, BAS controls upgraded 2025 |
| Electrical | 277/480V three-phase service, 6,000 amp capacity |
| Fire / life safety | EST-3 addressable panel; wet standpipe installed 2023 with electric fire pump for future full sprinkler coverage |
| Emergency power | 600 kW generator serving safety and support systems |
| Roof | Duro-Last single-ply PVC membrane |
| Security | Card-key access, on-site security, camera server upgraded 2020 |
| Utilities | Seattle Public Utilities (water, sewer) · Seattle City Light · Centrio steam · CenturyLink |
The building is Fitwel Viral Response certified. No property condition assessment or environmental report was included in the OM; both are on the request list.
Claim review
OM Claims Against AGM Diligence
Each material claim in the selling materials, checked against AGM's own research. One figure in AGM's prior file was wrong and is corrected below.
| Claim | OM / flyer position | AGM position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 51.2% leased, 99,859 SF vacant | AGM's prior file, built from public sources, said ~91% leased. The OM figure governs; the prior figure is retired | Corrected |
| Vacancy framed as upside | "Immediate upside through lease up" | Implied vacancy of ~48.8% runs above the submarket (33.2%) and the CBD (32.2%). Underwrite as lease-up risk, not a discount | Scrutinize |
| Capital program | $16.8M ($77/SF) invested since 2020 | Itemized and dated project by project. Verified as genuine; it materially de-risks near-term building capital | Verified |
| Ownership and recapitalization | Flyer: local ownership recapitalized in 2024 | AGM public records show URG acquiring in 2012 and a ~$97M BentallGreenOak recap in 2019. Two events or a date error; confirm with the listing team | Open |
| 36-month lease-up | 78,073 SF absorbed over 36 months | The central underwriting question. Nearly 4x NOI growth depends on it; press on why lease-up has lagged despite the capital program | Scrutinize |
| Supply pipeline | Zero spec office developments underway in Seattle | Consistent with market data; supports rent stabilization but does not by itself produce absorption | Reasonable |
| Go-forward reserves | $0.20/SF/year capital reserves | Modest against the pace of the last six years. Ask what capital plan carries forward post-sale | Scrutinize |
Sources: Newmark OM (May 2026), JLL leasing flyer, AGM asset management briefing (July 31, 2026).
Vacancy
Where the Building Sits in Its Submarket
| Submarket | Inventory (SF) | Avg Class A rent | Direct vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belltown / Denny Regrade | 5,802,662 | $44.58 | 33.2% |
| Seattle CBD | 32,436,278 | $51.01 | 32.2% |
| Lake Union | 12,936,186 | $66.54 | 17.1% |
| Pioneer Square / Waterfront | 6,407,929 | $49.47 | 29.8% |
| Downtown Seattle, all | 71,801,770 | $52.65 | 27.0% |
| Plaza 600, implied | 217,322 | — | ~48.8% |
Submarket map
Downtown Seattle submarket map with vacancy by district
Submarket figures from the OM's 1Q 2026 snapshot. AGM will reconcile these against a direct CoStar pull during diligence; the conclusion holds either way: the building is running roughly 15 points above its own submarket's vacancy.
Economy
Seattle Economic Trends
Downtown recovery
ImprovingMarch 2026 visitors reached 93% of 2019 levels. Average weekday worker foot traffic in 2025 was about 145,000, up nearly 4% over 2024 but still 64% of 2019. Occupied downtown apartments hit roughly 61,500, up 30% versus Q1 2019.
Rent position
Discount marketDowntown Seattle Class A asking rents average $52.65, well below New York ($84.60), San Francisco ($73.69), and West LA ($69.94). Occupancy cost remains a draw for relocating and expanding tenants.
2026 catalysts
Near-termSix FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field in summer 2026, the 2 Line light rail connection to Bellevue, and the completed waterfront program all concentrate activity downtown.
AGM read
ContextThe recovery data is real but citywide. It does not remove the building-specific question: this asset has leased slower than its own submarket through the same recovery.
Demand
Tech-Sector and Employment Assumptions
AI demand thesis
The OM cites 3-4M SF of active AI tenant requirements looking beyond San Francisco, with Seattle ranked #2 for tech and AI talent. Recent AI deals in the region run from 35K to 330K SF.
Small-tenant segment
Since 2022, 82% of Seattle CBD lease transactions were below 10,000 SF. Plaza 600's average tenant is 6,497 SF, which matches the most active demand segment.
Supply
Zero speculative office projects are under construction in Seattle, which favors existing inventory as demand normalizes.
AGM position
Partial agreementThe demand drivers are directionally supported. What they do not establish is this building's capture rate. The OM's own submarket runs 33% vacant; AI requirements skew to Lake Union and Bellevue product. Treat tech absorption as upside, not base case.
Policy
City Policies and Taxes
What the OM shows
Year 1 real estate taxes of $498,555 ($2.31/SF) include property tax plus MID and LID assessments (Tunnel and South Lake Union). The Waterfront LID was prepaid in full by ownership and is excluded from cash flow, but continues to be recovered from tenants over the original 20-year assessment period.
What AGM will evaluate
OpenThe OM does not address city tax policy affecting tenant demand. AGM will assess the Seattle payroll expense tax and B&O tax burden on prospective office occupiers, plus any pending levies, as part of the lease-up underwriting.
Open items
Key Questions for the Walk-Through
What has held lease-up back?
A 51%-leased building above its own submarket's vacancy, despite $16.8M of capital. Press on the realism of the 36-month lease-up assumption. Source: OM cash flow, AGM briefing.
Which recapitalization is correct?
2019 BentallGreenOak (~$97M, public record) versus 2024 (JLL flyer). Confirm with Newmark (Shannon, White, Nicholls) or JLL (Harvey).
What capital plan continues post-sale?
Reserves are modeled at $0.20/SF/year after six years of heavy investment. Ask what the next capital cycle looks like, particularly structural and major mechanical systems not touched since 2020.
Does a PCA or environmental report exist?
Neither was included in the OM. Request both before pricing.
How is the seller handling near-term renewals?
Five occupied tenants roll within roughly two years, led by Emery Reddy at 11,501 SF. Ask which have signaled renewal intent through the sale process.
The offering
Unpriced, As-Is, Buyer Underwrites
Newmark is offering the fee-simple interest with no stated asking price. The value gap between in-place and stabilized income is the deal: NOI nearly quadruples if, and only if, the vacancy leases on schedule.
Deal documents
What We Have and What Is Outstanding
| Document | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Offering Memorandum | Newmark, May 2026, with rent roll and 10-year cash flow | Received |
| Leasing flyer | JLL, building amenities and positioning | Received |
| Purchase and Sale Agreement | Draft PSA to be issued through the sale process | Requested |
| Feasibility materials | PCA, environmental, structural; none included in the OM | Requested |
| Loan commitment / financing | None stated. Unpriced offering; buyer arranges debt. Newmark debt team is a listed contact | Open |
| Argus model and 2024-2026 operating statements | Underwriting support behind the OM projections | Requested |
Projections
The OM's Numbers
In-place vs. stabilized
| In-place (Oct '26, annualized) | Stabilized (Yr 4, Oct '29 - Sep '30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 51.2% | 88.7% |
| Effective gross revenue | $4,649,559 | $9,206,375 |
| Total operating expenses | ($3,324,408) | ($4,016,153) |
| Net operating income | $1,325,151 ($6.14/SF) | $5,190,221 ($23.90/SF) |
Four-year cash flow, per the OM
| Year ending | Occupied | EGR | NOI | TI + LC + reserves | Net cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | 53.8% | $4,656,412 | $1,286,003 | ($1,676,687) | ($390,684) |
| Sep 2028 | 65.9% | $5,592,605 | $2,031,319 | ($4,395,002) | ($2,363,683) |
| Sep 2029 | 81.2% | $7,517,324 | $3,704,109 | ($4,579,980) | ($875,871) |
| Sep 2030 | 88.7% | $9,206,375 | $5,190,221 | ($130,876) | $5,059,346 |
Net cash flow is before debt service. Years 1 through 3 run negative on roughly $10.7M of tenant improvements and leasing commissions; a buyer funds about $3.6M of cumulative negative cash flow before the building carries itself.
Assumptions
Five-Year Retenanting Assumptions
Lease-up
- Vacant SF absorbed78,073 SF
- Absorption window36 months
- Static vacancy (not leased)~21,800 SF
- Renewal probability65%
- General vacancy10% of gross revenue
Economics
- Market rent growth3% / year
- Expense growth3% / year
- Downtime8-12 months
- Free rent5-10 months
- Capital reserves$0.20/SF/year
2026 market rents, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions
| Space type | Market rent | TI, new | TI, renewal | Leasing commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | $35.00 NNN | $150.00/SF | $30.00/SF | 6.0% new · 3.0% renew |
| Office, floors 2-5 | $38.00 FSG | $75-105/SF | $35-50/SF | $17.50-24.50/SF |
| Office, floors 6-14 | $41.00 FSG | $60-105/SF | $30-50/SF | $17.50-24.50/SF |
| Office, floors 15-19 | $43.00 FSG | $50-105/SF | $30-40/SF | $17.50/SF |
| Office, floor 20 | $48.00 FSG | $50.00/SF | $30.00/SF | $17.50/SF |
TI ranges span partial-floor and full-floor deals across the OM's two finish generations. Commissions are $17.50/SF for partial floors and $24.50/SF for full floors, new and renewal.
Seller credits
Credits at Close
The seller credits outstanding contractual free rent and tenant improvement obligations, subject to change with the closing date.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| TI allowance, Regus | $466,060 |
| Free rent, Clark Construction (partial abatement, 7/26-6/28) | $88,370 |
| Free rent, Regus (50% abatement, 10/26-12/26) | $84,004 |
| Free rent, Hyve | $61,627 |
| Free rent, Change Healthcare | $29,294 |
| Free rent, Luong Law | $11,734 |
| Total anticipated seller credits | $741,088 |
Cost outlook
Material and Labor Exposure
What the model assumes
All expenses and market rents grow 3% per year. The only contract-level cost protection identified is Clark Construction's 4% cumulative cap on controllable expenses, which sits on the tenant side.
Where the exposure sits
TestRoughly $10.7M of TI spend over years 1-3 is the main exposure to Seattle construction cost inflation. AGM will test the $60-150/SF allowances against current fit-out pricing before relying on the OM's capital schedule.
Position
Risks and AGM's Position on the Projections
Capital condition
AgreeThe $16.8M program is itemized, dated, and covers the chiller, cooling tower, BAS, sprinkler standpipe, lobby, and corridors. Near-term base-building capital is genuinely de-risked.
Rent assumptions
Broadly agreeMarket rents of $38-48 FSG sit below the CBD Class A average of $51.01, and in-place rents average 8.3% below the OM's own marks. The rent marks are defensible.
36-month lease-up
Disagree as base caseAbsorbing 78,073 SF in three years in a 32% vacant CBD is the entire deal. AGM will underwrite slower absorption and price the negative-carry years accordingly.
Capital reserves
Understated$0.20/SF/year is thin for a 55-year-old tower, even freshly renovated. Structural and major mechanical items outside the recent program need their own reserve line.
Negative carry
Plan for itAbout $3.6M of cumulative negative cash flow through year 3, before debt service. Financing structure must fund TI, commissions, and carry, not just the purchase.
Management fee benchmark
NotedThe OM underwrites a 3.0% of EGR management fee, a useful benchmark if AGM scopes a management proposal for this asset in any deal structure.
The roster
Seventeen Tenants, 5.1 Years of WALT
Stacking plan
20-floor stacking plan, color-coded by expiration year
Rent roll
Leases by Suite
Every occupied suite, from the OM rent roll. Each lease gets its own folder in the document center as lease files arrive.
| Suite | Tenant | SF | Start | Expires | Rent PSF/yr | Vs market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Narrative Coffee | 1,561 | 7/1/26 | 6/30/36 | Percentage rent1 | — |
| 202 | WA Council for Behavioral Health | 1,862 | 1/1/07 | 5/31/27 | $47.27 FSG | +24.4% |
| 300 / 400 | Regus | 23,302 | 4/1/15 | 6/30/31 | $28.84 FSG | −24.1% |
| 600 | Independent Colleges of Washington | 2,174 | 10/1/03 | 4/30/31 | $41.20 FSG | +0.5% |
| 601 | Collabera | 4,081 | 5/1/25 | 5/31/28 | $39.14 FSG | −4.5% |
| 628 | Luong Law Firm | 1,134 | 11/1/05 | 12/31/29 | $39.00 FSG | −4.9% |
| 800 | Practice Management Sublet: EA Engineering | 5,764 | 9/29/21 | 2/29/32 | $53.32 FSG | +30.1% |
| 900 / 902 | Change Healthcare Solutions | 8,081 | 10/1/14 | 7/31/30 | $42.23 FSG | +3.0% |
| 901 | HKM Employment Attorneys | 3,203 | 4/1/14 | 7/31/30 | $40.00 FSG | −2.4% |
| 1100 / 1101 / 1116 | Emery Reddy | 11,501 | 5/1/16 | 12/31/27 | $21.91 FSG | −46.6% |
| 1200 / 1201 | Harris Bricken Vacating 10/26 | 5,582 | 10/1/13 | 10/31/26 | $50.00 FSG | — |
| 1300 | Burdette Riordan Ellis Wenokur | 3,037 | 10/1/10 | 10/31/28 | $40.17 FSG | −2.0% |
| 1400 / 1600 | Sazan Group | 19,176 | 3/22/10 | 12/31/36 | $39.14 FSG | −4.5% |
| 1500 | Eims Tedrow and Ladenburg Sublet: Tyson & Mendes | 4,381 | 3/27/13 | 1/31/28 | $45.02 FSG | +4.7% |
| 1503 | CCS Fundraising | 1,203 | 11/28/23 | 12/31/26 | $41.91 FSG | −2.5% |
| 1512 | Hyve | 3,546 | 12/1/14 | 5/31/33 | $40.00 FSG | −7.0% |
| 1700 | Clark Construction | 11,645 | 7/1/26 | 6/30/33 | $43.50 FSG | +1.2% |
| 2000 | Hightower | 4,841 | 3/21/24 | 3/31/29 | $49.00 FSG | +2.1% |
1 Narrative Coffee pays 6% of gross sales for months 1-36; base rent starts month 37, capped at $38.00/SF NNN. "Vs market" compares in-place rent to the OM's 2026 market rent for the space; negative means below market. Portfolio average: $37.54 in place against $40.91 market.
Rollover
Expiration and Renewal Timeline
Expiration schedule
- Year 1 (Sep '27)8,647 SF · 4.0%
- Year 2 (Sep '28)19,963 SF · 9.2%
- Year 3 (Sep '29)7,878 SF · 3.7%
- Year 4 (Sep '30)12,418 SF · 5.8%
- Year 5 (Sep '31)25,476 SF · 11.8%
- Cumulative by Year 534.5%
Notices given
One vacateHarris Bricken (5,582 SF, floor 12) vacates at its October 31, 2026 expiration and is already excluded from the 51.2% leased figure. No other vacate notices are disclosed in the OM. Renewal intent among the near-term expirations is a walk-through question for the seller.
Occupied tenants expiring within roughly two years
| Tenant | SF | Expires | Remaining term |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCS Fundraising | 1,203 | 12/31/26 | 0.2 yrs |
| WA Council for Behavioral Health | 1,862 | 5/31/27 | 0.7 yrs |
| Emery Reddy | 11,501 | 12/31/27 | 1.2 yrs |
| Eims Tedrow and Ladenburg | 4,381 | 1/31/28 | 1.3 yrs |
| Collabera | 4,081 | 5/31/28 | 1.7 yrs |
Lease terms
Termination Rights, Caps, and Notable Provisions
| Tenant | Provision | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Emery Reddy | Landlord termination right | Landlord may terminate all suites on six months' written notice. A meaningful repositioning lever on the largest below-market lease |
| Clark Construction | Tenant termination + expense cap | One-time termination at month 60 on 12 months' notice. Controllable expenses capped at 4%, cumulative and compounding |
| Narrative Coffee | Sales-test termination | One-time right at month 67 if gross sales stay under $900K in any 12-month period during months 13-60; 180 days' notice plus a fee |
| Regus | Credit and exclusivity package | $650K letter of credit stepping down to a $266,240 floor. Prior COVID-era rent restructure with deferred rent still repaying from gross revenue. Exclusive executive-suites provider; landlord may not lease spaces of 750 SF or less for terms under six months |
| Practice Management | Full sublease | Entire premises subleased to EA Engineering; subtenant may terminate after month 60 on six months' notice |
| Eims Tedrow | Full sublease | Entire premises subleased to Tyson and Mendes for the remaining term |
| Sazan Group | Expansion rights | First right to lease and ROFR on floors 13, 15, and 17; gave back suites 1605 and 1610 |
| Hightower | Management fee cap | Management fee recovery capped at 5% of gross receipts |
| Change Healthcare | ROFO + abatement | One-time right on adjacent 9th-floor space; May rent abated 2025-2027 |
Operating expense structure is full service gross over a base year for all office tenants; Narrative Coffee reimburses only taxes and insurance beginning month 37. Standard escalations are 3% per year across the roster.
Credit
Guarantees and Tenant Risk Profile
| Tenant | Guarantee / credit support |
|---|---|
| Regus | RGN-Group Holdings guarantee + $650K letter of credit |
| Hyve | TD Synnex Corporation (corporate guarantee) |
| Emery Reddy | Personal: T. Emery, L. Burman, P. Reddy |
| Narrative Coffee | Personal: A. and H. Sciarrotta |
| Luong Law Firm | Personal: Susan Luong |
| HKM Employment Attorneys | Heyrich Kalish McGuigan |
| Eims Tedrow | Personal: Kathy Eims, Michael Graham |
Anchors
StrengthSazan Group (19,176 SF through 2036), Clark Construction (11,645 SF through 2033), and Change Healthcare, an Optum / UnitedHealth subsidiary, give the roster real term and credit. No tenant exceeds 11% of the building.
Watch items
MonitorRegus is 11% of the building with a restructure history and deferred rent. Two suites are fully subleased, so the paying occupants differ from the named tenants. Emery Reddy is 46.6% below market and rolls in 1.2 years.
Findings
Lease-Level Findings
- Emery Reddy is the pivotal lease. 11,501 SF at $21.91 against a $41.00 market, expiring 12/31/27, with a landlord termination right. Renewal at market, re-let, or early recapture are all realistic paths; each moves NOI materially.
- The two subleases need estoppels from both layers. EA Engineering and Tyson and Mendes are the actual occupants of suites 800 and 1500. Confirm sublease terms, consent documents, and any recapture rights.
- Regus economics need a full file review. Deferred rent from the 2021-2023 restructure is still repaying from gross revenue and is not modeled in the OM's Argus run. The $466,060 outstanding TI is a seller credit at close.
- Free rent is scattered through 2029. Luong, Hyve, Clark, and Change Healthcare all carry future abatement months. Verify the seller credit schedule captures every one as of the actual close date.
- Lease files are not yet in hand. The rent roll above is from the OM. Full leases, amendments, guarantees, and estoppels are on the request list and will file into the document center by suite.
Contract register
Service Contracts on File
The OM references contracted services in its expense build-up but includes no vendor agreements. Only the Hotel Max parking license is abstracted. Everything else is a document request.
| Contract | 2026 budget | Term / renewal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking license, Hotel Max | $14,414 / mo fee | Through 12/22/2053 · 5-year rate resets | Abstract received |
| HVAC service contract | $112,013 | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Elevator service contract | $103,811 | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Janitorial contract (incl. day porter, windows) | $399,655 | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Security patrol contract | $318,690 | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Parking operator / equipment | Within R&M | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Landscaping, interior and exterior | $33,712 | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Fire / life safety monitoring | Within security | Not disclosed | Requested |
| Steam supply, Centrio | Within utilities ($626,192) | Utility service | Confirm terms |
Budget figures are Year 1 projections from the OM's 2026 operating budget; total operating expenses are $3,370,409, or $15.60/SF.
Parking agreement
The Hotel Max License in Full
Terms
- Stalls48 (22 on P1, 26 on P2)
- TermThrough Dec 22, 2053
- Current fee$14,414 / mo
- Fee fixedMar 2025 - Feb 2030
- Reset formulaDaily rate × 1,144 × 90%
- Current daily market rate$14.00
Why it matters
Long-dated dependencyThirty-nine percent of the building's parking depends on a third party for the next 27 years. Resets recur every five years; if the parties cannot agree, the rate goes to appraisal arbitration. The OM models a 10% increase at each reset. Underwrite the fee escalation and read the full license, including assignment on sale.
Garage plan
Parking levels B1 and B2 with the Hotel Max stalls marked
Contract review
What We Will Confirm in Every Vendor Agreement
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Term and renewal dates | Contracts that renew just before closing lock the buyer into pricing it never negotiated |
| Evergreen and auto-renewal clauses | Auto-renewing agreements need cancellation calendared against the closing date |
| Cancellation notice windows | 30, 60, or 90-day windows determine which contracts AGM can rebid in the first year |
| Fee escalation caps | The model assumes 3% growth; uncapped CPI or labor-indexed escalators break that assumption, elevator and security first |
| Assignment on sale | Confirm each contract assigns to a buyer or terminates cleanly at close |
Risks
Operating Risks, Gaps, and Follow-Ups
- No vendor contracts provided. HVAC, elevator, janitorial, and security agreements drive about $934K of annual expense and are unreviewed. Request all service contracts with amendments.
- No PCA or environmental report. A 1969 tower requires both before pricing. None was included in the OM.
- Next capital cycle is undefined. The recent program covered mechanical, life safety, and cosmetic scopes. Ask what remains: elevators (modernization status unstated), facade and curtain wall, plumbing risers, structural.
- Steam is single-source. Heat depends on the Centrio district steam loop. Confirm rate history and contract terms; steam costs sit inside a $626K utility line.
- Hotel Max license. Obtain the full agreement, not the abstract, and confirm behavior on assignment and the arbitration mechanics.
- Operating statements. Request 2024-2026 actuals to test the 2026 budget the OM's Year 1 is built on.
Management approach
How AGM Runs the Asset From Day One
Speed to action is the operating principle: contracts audited and rebid inside the first quarter, leasing conversations opened before close, and reporting live from the first month.
Day 1: operational takeover
Vendor introductions, tenant notices, utility and access transfers, and the emergency response plan in place at close.
Days 1-30: contract and lease audit
Every service agreement reviewed against the register on the Contracts page; cancellation windows calendared, rebids launched where pricing is off market.
Days 1-90: leasing plan in motion
Broker engagement, spec-suite strategy for the sub-4,000 SF vacancies, and renewal outreach to the five tenants rolling within two years, Emery Reddy first.
Monthly: owner reporting
Financial package and KPI dashboard delivered on a fixed calendar, with variances explained rather than footnoted.
Reporting
Building KPIs and Cadence
The building-level dashboard AGM maintains for every asset, loaded with Plaza 600's current figures. The same metrics consolidate across AGM's Seattle portfolio into one owner view.
| KPI | Current | Target / benchmark | Cadence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (leased %) | 51.2% | 88.7% by Year 4 per OM | Monthly |
| WALT | 5.1 years | Maintain > 4 years | Quarterly |
| Net operating income | $1.33M annualized | $5.19M stabilized | Monthly |
| Operating expenses | $15.60 / SF | Hold under 3% growth | Monthly vs budget |
| Leasing pipeline | To be established | Tours, proposals, LOIs by suite | Weekly during lease-up |
| Near-term rollover | 5 tenants ≤ 2 yrs | Renewal decision 12 months out | Quarterly |
| AR over 30 days | To be established | < 0.5% of billed | Monthly |
Monthly financial package
Income statement with budget variance, rent roll and delinquency, leasing activity, capital project status, and a cash summary. Delivered by the 15th for the prior month, in the same format every month.
Consolidated Seattle portfolio view
Plaza 600's KPIs roll into a single dashboard beside AGM's other Seattle assets: occupancy, NOI against plan, expenses per square foot, and open items, one page for ownership. Activates with AGM's systems at close.
Document center
Deal Documents by Folder
One place for every acquisition document. Click a folder to open it. Nothing has been uploaded yet; each folder lists what it will hold, matching the request list below.
This document center is maintained here for the acquisition review; it is not connected to AppFolio. Uploaded files appear inside each folder as they arrive.
Next steps
Document Requests and Actions
Confirm AGM's role
Establish whether the walk-through supports a prospective buyer's diligence or another capacity; it defines the scope of everything below.
Request the deal file
Draft PSA, Argus model, and 2024-2026 operating statements from Newmark.
Request all leases and amendments
17 tenant files including sublease consents (suites 800, 1500), guarantees, and the Regus restructure documents. File by suite in the document center.
Request all service contracts
HVAC, elevator, janitorial, security, landscaping, and parking, plus the full Hotel Max license agreement.
Request PCA and environmental
Neither exists in the data room as provided. Commission both if the seller has none.
Resolve the ownership question
Confirm with the listing team whether the 2019 and 2024 recapitalizations are two events or a date discrepancy.
Verify market data
Direct CoStar pull for submarket vacancy, area parking rates, and leasing comps to test the OM's marks.