Снесен офисный комплекс Boeing в Рентоне после летнего запустения и вандализма

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. The widespread neglect allowed copper wiring to be completely stripped from the walls, and the buildings suffered extensive damage from fires and structural vandalism. The property's tax value ultimately plummeted. It even became the subject of a YouTube channel on urban exploration, highlighting abandoned infrastructure. Frustrated neighbors and ongoing legal battles Nearby business owners reported spending thousands of dollars out-of-pocket on private security, while residents voiced continuous frustration, arguing that the city was dragging its feet on enforcement. What's next: Future plans for the multi-acre parcel remain uncertain. While the developer previously filed schematics and a pre-application for a five-story, 160-unit apartment building featuring ground-floor commercial space, city officials emphasize that those preliminary filings hold no official zoning weight without an actual permit. An undisclosed amount of municipal fines remains tied up in active litigation between the city of Renton and Ion Renton over the property's severe neglect. City officials declined to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings. As the demolition continues, the property is currently listed back on the market as vacant land primed for a mixed-use development, though an asking price has not been publicly disclosed. The Source: Information in this story comes from the City of Renton and original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle. MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE 1 dead, 3 injured after shooting near Belltown, Seattle police say Seattle veteran buys billboard demanding action on Aurora Ave crime Over 500 cats under Tacoma Humane Society care after recent seizure Seattle Mariners promote top hitting prospect Michael Arroyo Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles Seattle Weather: Dry Apple Cup Sunday To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily   FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the   Apple App Store or   Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news. Renton Boeing News