17th Ave Northeast, Northgate

17th Ave is ground zero for University of Washington’s Greek system. Fraternities and sororities line both side of the street north of 45th. As it continues north the frats peter out into low rent virtual slums for students, eventually becoming nicer north of Ravenna park with old homes built in the 20s. Almost strictly residential, 17th is only news worthy during “Greek Week” when drunk coeds swarm punctuated by the occasional couch fire and arrests.