Editing East Kensington

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = East Kensington
| type = Neighborhood
| location = River Wards
| zip_codes = 19125
| boundaries = Roughly Lehigh Avenue to Norris Street, Front Street to Frankford Avenue
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Fishtown]], [[Kensington]], [[Port Richmond]]
| major_streets = Frankford Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, Front Street
| transit = Market-Frankford Line (Berks Station)
| notable_landmarks = Frankford Avenue corridor, maker spaces
}}

'''East Kensington''' is a transitional neighborhood in the River Wards, located between [[Fishtown]] and [[Kensington]]. The neighborhood has experienced significant development spillover from Fishtown's gentrification, with new construction, artist spaces, and businesses opening alongside longtime residents and industrial uses.

== History ==

East Kensington was historically part of the broader Kensington industrial district. As Fishtown gentrified rapidly, development pressure moved north into East Kensington.

== Character ==

=== In Transition ===
* New construction mixed with older housing
* Art studios and maker spaces
* Ongoing development
* Mix of demographics

=== Industrial Legacy ===
* Former industrial buildings
* Some converted to studios/lofts
* Remaining light industrial uses

== Development ==

East Kensington is actively developing:
* New apartment buildings
* Restaurant and bar openings
* Art collectives
* Rising property values

== Concerns ==

* Displacement of longtime residents
* Gentrification pressures
* Proximity to Kensington's opioid crisis
* Rapid neighborhood change

== Living in East Kensington ==

* New construction apartments
* Converted industrial lofts
* Some rowhouses
* Mix of renters and buyers

== Getting There ==

* '''Market-Frankford Line:''' Berks Station
* '''SEPTA bus routes:''' 3, 5, 39

{{FAQ
| q1 = Where is East Kensington?
| a1 = East Kensington is in the River Wards, bounded roughly by Lehigh Avenue (north), Norris Street (south), Front Street (west), and Frankford Avenue (east). It sits between Fishtown to the south and Kensington proper to the north.
| q2 = Is East Kensington part of Fishtown?
| a2 = East Kensington is a distinct neighborhood, though it's often grouped with Fishtown due to spillover gentrification. As development moved north from Fishtown, East Kensington has taken on some of Fishtown's characteristics while maintaining its own identity.
| q3 = Is East Kensington gentrifying?
| a3 = Yes, East Kensington has experienced significant development spillover from Fishtown's gentrification. New apartment construction, artist spaces, restaurants, and bars have opened, with rising property values and changing demographics.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Fishtown]]
* [[Kensington]]
* [[Port Richmond]]
* [[River Wards]]

{{#seo:
|title=East Kensington Philadelphia - Transitional River Wards Neighborhood
|description=Guide to East Kensington, the transitional neighborhood between Fishtown and Kensington experiencing rapid development and change.
|keywords=East Kensington Philadelphia, Fishtown, Kensington, River Wards, Philadelphia gentrification
|type=Article
}}

[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:River Wards]]