Franklin Apartments: A Seattle Landmark in Belltown

Frequently asked questions

Franklin Apartments is at 2302 4th Ave in Belltown, a neighborhood within Seattle's Downtown district.

Yes. Franklin Apartments is an officially designated City of Seattle landmark, listed as landmark number 452 by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board.

Fire Station #2, the Seattle Monorail and Windham Apartments are all under 0.1 mi away. The RKO Distributing Co. Bldg and Fifth Avenue Court are about 0.1 mi away.

Bell Street Park and Regrade Park are both under 0.1 mi from the building, and Regrade Park includes a dog park.

A short stretch of 4th Avenue in Belltown holds an unusual number of protected buildings, and Franklin Apartments is one of them. This officially designated City of Seattle landmark stands at 2302 4th Ave, in the city's Downtown district, and makes an easy stop on a short walking loop that takes in nearby Belltown landmarks, small parks and the Seattle Monorail.

A Place on the City Landmark List

Look for Franklin Apartments in the city's records as landmark number 452, a listing kept by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board. That designation places the building firmly within Seattle's protected architectural and civic history.

Browse the full roster of protected buildings in our guide to all landmarks in Seattle. For current details about the building itself, turn to the City of Seattle, which remains the best source.

Read the full guide

More Landmarks Around the Block

Few corners in Belltown gather as many designated buildings as this one, so plan to linger a little. Within about a tenth of a mile of 2302 4th Ave, you can stroll to several other city landmarks on foot:

Fire Station #2, under 0.1 mi away
Seattle Monorail, under 0.1 mi away
Windham Apartments, under 0.1 mi away
RKO Distributing Co. Bldg, about 0.1 mi away
Fifth Avenue Court, about 0.1 mi away

These distances are measured in a straight line, so expect your actual walking route to run a little longer depending on the street grid.

Parks and a Dog Run Nearby

When you want a moment outdoors, head to Bell Street Park or Regrade Park, both under 0.1 mi from the building. Either one gives you room to pause between landmarks.

Regrade Park includes a dog park, which makes this corner of 4th Avenue a handy stop if you are exploring Belltown with a dog in tow.

Keep Exploring Belltown

Treat Franklin Apartments as one point on a broader walk through the neighborhood. Our Belltown neighborhood guide points you to more places to see, eat and spend time nearby.