Near Northeast

Near Northeast

Type	Regional Overview
Location	Northeast Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19124, 19135, 19136, 19149
Boundaries	Roughly Frankford to Roosevelt Boulevard, Delaware River to North Philadelphia
Adjacent	Frankford, Juniata Park, Mayfair, Holmesburg
Major streets	Roosevelt Boulevard, Frankford Avenue, Cottman Avenue
Transit	Market-Frankford Line, SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Frankford Transportation Center, Pennypack Park

Near Northeast refers to the section of Northeast Philadelphia closest to Center City, roughly the area between Frankford and the Roosevelt Boulevard. The Near Northeast developed earlier than the Far Northeast and has a denser, more urban character.

Geography

The Near Northeast is distinguished from the Far Northeast:

• Closer to Center City
• Earlier development (pre-WWII)
• More urban density
• Better transit access
• Older housing stock

Neighborhoods

The Near Northeast includes:

• Frankford
• Juniata Park
• Mayfair
• Holmesburg
• Tacony
• Oxford Circle
• Lawncrest
• Burholme

Character

Housing

• Brick rowhouses predominant
• Twins and duplexes
• Smaller lots than Far Northeast
• Older housing stock (1920s-1940s)

Demographics

• Working-class and middle-class
• More diverse than Far Northeast
• Longtime residents
• Immigrant communities

Transportation

• Market-Frankford Line access
• Multiple bus routes
• Roosevelt Boulevard (US Route 1)
• Closer to Center City

Living in the Near Northeast

• More affordable than Far Northeast
• Transit accessible
• Denser urban feel
• Closer to jobs

See Also

• Far Northeast
• Northeast Philadelphia
• Frankford