Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has designated Club Dollhouse, a strip club at 10338 Aurora Avenue North, as a nuisance property after an investigation. The investigation, which ended in early December 2025, found illegal alcohol sales, sexual exploitation, and two firearms on the property. One firearm was reported stolen. On December 8, the city notified the business and property owners. They must respond within seven days and work with officials to address public safety issues.
The investigation started in fall 2025 after the SPD VICE Human Trafficking unit received complaints about possible underage workers at the club. The club is restricted to people 21 and over. Several agencies took part in the investigation, including the Narcotics Unit, Community Response Group, and the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. They found multiple code violations and criminal activity…