Continental House — Reserve Fund Dashboard

Based on Reserve Study Report #15571-11  ·  Fiscal Year 2025

42 units Seattle, WA Association Reserves, June 2024
Reserve balance
$776K
as of Jan 1, 2025
Percent funded
88.5%
Strong · Low risk
Fully funded target
$877K
$100K gap
2025 expenses
$337K
14 components due
Monthly contribution
$13K
Recommended (100%)
Annual deterioration
$140K
Across all 33 components

Reserve fund strength

0%88.5% funded130%+
Weak (<30%)Fair (30–70%)Strong (70–130%)Ideal (>130%)
At 88.5%, the reserve fund is in the strong range. Special assessment risk is low. The recommended plan maintains this level through the entire 30-year study period.

30-year reserve balance projection

Recommended (full) Threshold (70%) Baseline minimum

Annual projected expenses (30 years)

Component action plan

ComponentBest caseWorst case
Sealant joints – replace (~5,200 LF)$89,100$116,000
Parking “B” elastomeric re-coat (~9,700 GSF)$71,100$106,000
Carpet – replace (hallways/lobby)$34,000$44,600
Interior walls & ceilings – paint$23,400$34,000
Plumbing systems evaluation$10,000$15,000
Concrete – repair/replace$8,700$11,600
Water tank – refurbish$8,700$11,600
Hobby room & office – remodel$11,600$13,800
Furniture – replace (lobby)$7,110$12,800
Security TV – replace$7,110$11,600
Retaining wall – inspect$3,180$8,490
Garage door operators – replace$3,080$4,030
Fire hoses – replace (10)$1,380$1,800
Signage – replace$1,160$3,400
Total 2025 budgeted$337,170
ComponentDueEstimated cost
Courtyard elastomeric re-coat (~2,000 GSF)2026$7,430–$10,600
Exterior surfaces re-coat & sealant (~47,000 GSF)2028$318,000–$414,000
Balconies elastomeric re-coat (3,400 GSF)2028$52,000–$62,600
CA door access controls – replace (Keri FOB)2028$11,600–$17,000
Hallway heating system – replace (heat pump)2029$12,800–$26,600
2028 is the biggest near-term expense year
The exterior re-coat alone is estimated at $318K–$414K. Total 2028 expenses are projected at $478,177. Begin contractor outreach in 2026–2027.
ComponentTimelineEstimated cost
Elevator modernization (2 traction elevators)2053$965K–$1.16M
Roof TPO replace (~10,000 GSF)2052$228K–$313K
Exterior re-coat 2nd cycle2040$318K+
Metal/glass rail replace (~1,500 LF)2065$148K–$180K
Windows & sliders replace (16)2065$18K–$32K
Garage doors replace (2)2042$30K–$40K
2052–2053: the biggest expense years
Roof + elevator modernization overlap, with projected expenses exceeding $4M. Under the full funding plan, the reserve balance will be approx. $4.5M at that point — sufficient to cover both.
Plumbing system — phase 2 evaluation needed
Kent Engineering found corrosion on copper and iron-cast pipes (Jan 2024). Gas boilers must convert to electric per Seattle code. Plumbing replacement could be a major unfunded future expense. Phase 2 evaluation is recommended immediately.
Boiler conversion cost uncertainty
The domestic boiler (14 years remaining, est. $13,800–$18,000) must convert to electric. Electrical upgrades may add significant unestimated costs to the current reserve projection.
Building envelope — annual inspection recommended
Annual inspection by a qualified engineer or architect is recommended. Scope: roof, decks, siding, windows, doors, sealants, and flashings. Resident surveys should also be conducted annually regarding water intrusion or structural concerns.
Several components with remaining useful life of 0
14 components have RUL = 0 in 2025. While budgeted, work should be scheduled and contractor bids obtained promptly to avoid further deterioration and cost escalation.

Top contributors to annual deterioration ($140,177/yr total)