Jensen Block: Eastlake Avenue Landmark in South Lake Union

Frequently asked questions

The Jensen Block is at 601-611 Eastlake Ave E, in the South Lake Union neighborhood, which is part of the Cascade district.

The Jensen Block was designated a City of Seattle landmark in 1996 under Ordinance 118045. It is landmark number 197.

The Bel-Roy Apartments, Supply Laundry Building, Roy Vue Apartments and E Republican St Stairway are all about 0.1 mile away. St Spiridon Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the Ford Assembly Plant are about 0.2 mile away.

Yes. Bellevue Place and Summit Place are both about 0.2 mile from the Jensen Block in a straight line.

A recognized Seattle landmark

The Jensen Block carries City of Seattle landmark number 197, a designation set by Ordinance 118045 in 1996. Like every landmark in the city, it falls under the care of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board.

It is one of many protected places scattered across Seattle. Browse the full list of Seattle landmarks to see where the Jensen Block fits within the wider collection and to plan your next stop.

Finding it on Eastlake Avenue East

Look for a run of street numbers rather than a single address, since the Jensen Block spans 601 through 611 Eastlake Ave E. This stretch belongs to South Lake Union, in the part of the neighborhood known as Cascade. When you are ready to eat, shop and explore nearby, turn to our South Lake Union neighborhood guide.

Take a short landmark walk

Start at the Jensen Block and set off on an easy loop past other designated buildings. Four landmarks stand roughly a tenth of a mile away in a straight line, and two small parks are close at hand for a pause along the way.

Bel-Roy Apartments (landmark), about 0.1 mi
Supply Laundry Building (landmark), about 0.1 mi
Roy Vue Apartments (landmark), about 0.1 mi
E Republican St Stairway (landmark), about 0.1 mi
St Spiridon Russian Orthodox Cathedral (landmark), about 0.2 mi
Ford Assembly Plant (landmark), about 0.2 mi
Bellevue Place (park), about 0.2 mi
Summit Place (park), about 0.2 mi

These distances are measured as the crow flies, so expect your actual walking route to run a little longer. Before you head out, check with the City of Seattle for current details on any of these sites.