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Seattle & Northwest  + Seattle  + Office  |  December 1, 2025
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Barnes & Noble Returns to Downtown Seattle at Tishman Speyer’s 520 Pike

Tishman Speyer announced Barnes & Noble will create a new flagship location at 520 Pike Street, a fully modernized 29-story tower in the heart of Seattle’s downtown business district. 

The 10-year agreement represents the largest retail lease in downtown Seattle since 2020, and the transaction reestablishes Barnes & Noble’s presence in downtown Seattle. Tishman Speyer was represented by West Coast Commercial Realty’s Tiffini Connell, Avery Connell and Madeline Stutz.  Barnes & Noble was represented by Seattle Pacific Realty’s Lee Guillory. 

The new Barnes & Noble will encompass 17,538 square feet on the prominent corner of Pike Street and 6th Avenue.  “Barnes & Noble’s return serves as a major vote of confidence and a huge momentum booster for downtown Seattle,” said Tishman Speyer Senior Managing Director Ryan Botjer. Built in 1983 and renovated in 2018, 520 Pike spans 396,600 square feet and offers convenient transit options and is surrounded by major hotels, shopping and entertainment.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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