El Nor

About the Building

El Nor is on a quiet residential street near Yesler Way in Seattle’s Central District. It serves HUD-eligible households age 55 or older. The renovated building offers one-bedroom apartments, a private p-patch garden, outdoor seating, and community rooms.

Neighborhood

Central District

HUD Waitlist Status

55 Total Apartments

All one-bedroom apartments

Built in 1907

Income Requirements

Household must qualify for HUD-subsidized housing. Please contact our office for more information.

Restrictions

55 years +

Transit

Convenient access to Metro bus routes, Sound Transit, and Link light rail. See Walk Score for more.

Amenities

  • Paid water/sewer/garbage
  • Energy-saving features
  • Classic building
  • Elevator
  • On-site laundry
  • Controlled access
  • Community patios
  • Garden area/pea patch
  • Pet friendly
  • Resident Services available
  • 2 resident community rooms

Historical Trivia/Special Notation

The El Nor was originally constructed as two separate buildings – the Eleanor and Northern Apartments. The two were combined during renovation in the 1970s. In 2020, the building was completely renovated and upgraded with energy-saving features while preserving the historic façade and beautiful garden areas.

Contact Information

For leasing inquiries, contact (206) 895-1400 or leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org

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