MOOV Will Open New Fitness Studio in Seattle
The fitness studio is expanding into the historic Fredonia building on 15th Avenue East.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Fitness studio MOOV will open a new location at 534 15th Ave E in the former Canterbury Tavern space. The project follows a division of the 5,000-square-foot site into two separate commercial suites.
Why it matters
The opening represents a significant investment in the local Capitol Hill fitness scene. The studio is committing to a $600,000 buildout to transform the historic space for its members.
The Fredonia building, which houses the new studio, is nearly 120 years old. The adjacent commercial suite in the partitioned 5,000-square-foot space measures 1,752 square feet and carries an annual base rent of $70,080.
The players
MOOV
This fitness organization was founded in 2021 and currently operates multiple studio locations across Seattle.
Meriwether Partners
This investment group acquired the historic Fredonia building in 2023.
Erin Dickieson
She is the founder of the MOOV fitness studio.
Rain City Fit
This local fitness entity completed a $10.1 million property acquisition in 2026.
The details
Founded in 2021, MOOV operates existing studios on Elliott Avenue and in South Lake Union. Meriwether Partners, which acquired the building in 2023, facilitated the renovation and partitioning of the tavern space to accommodate new commercial tenants.
Timeline
MOOV was founded in 2021.
Meriwether Partners acquired the Fredonia building in 2023.
Rain City Fit acquired the old Auto Accessories building in 2026.
Market Landscape
The move continues a trend of adaptive reuse for aging commercial properties in dense urban corridors. It positions MOOV to compete with other local gym operators by securing space in historic, high-traffic neighborhood structures.
Residents in the area will gain a new local option for fitness training once the studio completes its $600,000 buildout. The revitalization of the Fredonia building suite helps maintain commercial activity in the historic neighborhood space.
The takeaway
Repurposing aging urban infrastructure can provide unique storefronts for modern businesses like fitness studios. Readers looking for new workout options should monitor local permit filings for updates on studio opening timelines.
Further reading
Find more updates on local retail and commercial changes on the Seattle Openings & Closings page.
More information
For more information on class offerings, visit the MOOV fitness studio website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHS Capitol Hill Seattle.
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