The 136-unit Mural Apartments at 4727 42nd Ave. S.W. are due to be completed in mid-May, according to General Contractors Exxel Pacific.

The office for the new building will be opening next month but tours are available now by contacting the leasing agent through their Web site or by calling 206-462-3142.

As for reasons to choose Mural as a place to live, "The exceptional views and there are a lot of restaurants...and other amenities and the proximity to downtown...you can get downtown very quickly," said Sean Stimac, project manager.

The building has a rooftop viewing deck, an outdoor community deck with barbecues, an entertainment lounge for small groups and gatherings, an on-site fitness center and the facility is pet friendly.

The Herald was given a sneak preview of one of the model studio units which was set up with stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer and was furnished plus had flat screen televisions. Territorial, water and downtown views are available from many of the units which have 12 unique floor plans.

The building was "built smart" as a green, energy efficient structure and will have on-site zip cars, bicycle storage, and electric car parking.