Hensley Historic District

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About this Neighborhood

The Hensley Historic District — also known as Northside Residential — has been listed on both the California Historical Landmark registry and the National Register of Historic Places since June 21, 1983. Located northeast of downtown San Jose and bounded by East Julian, North 1st, North 7th, and East Empire streets, it scores 42 out of 100 with 25 restaurants, two coffee shops, and nine grocery stores providing a solid everyday base. A Yelp average of 5.0 across 2,498 reviews, led by Aina's Vegan Banh Mi, Little Wine House, and Sugar Rush Mania, confirms strong local quality. Foursquare tastes reveal a neighborhood with culinary range: Japanese and sushi restaurants, Hawaiian food, sake bars, and Mexican spots sit alongside grocery stores and a swimming pool. Five parks add green space. The historic architecture and food diversity make Hensley one of the more characterful neighborhoods in this dataset despite its mid-range score.