The Brief
- Demolition crews are tearing down a former Boeing office complex in North Renton following years of vandalism, unauthorized occupants, and neighborhood complaints.
- The property fell into severe disrepair after being sold to California-based Ion Renton in 2021, prompting numerous police calls and ongoing litigation with the city over unpaid fines.
- The multi-acre site is currently listed for sale as vacant land while future redevelopment plans remain uncertain.
RENTON, Wash. – Demolition crews are tearing down a sprawling, once-proud North Renton office complex previously owned by Boeing, bringing some relief to a years-long saga marked by vandalism, unauthorized occupants, and intense pressure from neighborhood residents.
While work on a smaller structure on the property began in January, the bulk of the larger building has been reduced to a skeleton in just the last few weeks. The high-profile demolition fundamentally alters a key gateway into the city.
A Rapid decline following 2021 sale
Timeline:
The complex’s downward spiral began after aerospace giant Boeing sold the property to a California-based entity named Ion Renton in 2021. According to city records and neighbors, the new owner failed to properly secure the facilities.
Transients moved in from the streets. Renton Police records show officers were called to the address nearly 50 times over a three-year span.…