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Newbold

Type	Neighborhood
Location	South Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19145, 19146
Boundaries	Roughly Washington Avenue to Tasker Street, Broad Street to 18th Street
Adjacent	Point Breeze, Graduate Hospital, Passyunk Square
Major streets	Broad Street, 15th Street, Tasker Street
Transit	Broad Street Line (Tasker-Morris), SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Emerging restaurant scene, renovated rowhouses

Newbold is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia experiencing gentrification and development. The neighborhood name was adopted in the 2010s as the area transformed, differentiating it from adjacent Point Breeze and attracting new investment and residents.

History

The Newbold name refers to a historic designation but was largely unused until the 2010s, when real estate interests and new residents began using it to describe the gentrifying area. The rebranding reflects broader changes in the neighborhood.

Character

Gentrification

Rapid change since 2010s
Rowhouse renovations
New construction
Rising property values
Changing demographics

Housing

Traditional rowhouses
Renovated homes
New construction townhomes
Mix of rental and ownership
Higher prices than historical average

Food and Drink

New restaurants opening
BYOB establishments
Coffee shops
Bar scene developing

Living in Newbold

Near Broad Street Line
Changing neighborhood
New restaurants and businesses
Rising prices
Still more affordable than Graduate Hospital

Getting There

Broad Street Line: Tasker-Morris Station
SEPTA buses: 17
Near: Passyunk Avenue dining

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 * '''SEPTA buses:''' 17
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+{{FAQ
+| q1 = Where did the name Newbold come from?
+| a1 = Newbold refers to a historic designation but was largely unused until the 2010s, when real estate interests and new residents began using it to differentiate the gentrifying area from adjacent Point Breeze. The rebranding reflects broader neighborhood changes.
+| q2 = Is Newbold gentrifying?
+| a2 = Yes, Newbold has experienced rapid gentrification since the 2010s with rowhouse renovations, new construction, and rising property values. It's part of the broader transformation of South Philadelphia's western neighborhoods.
+| q3 = How is Newbold different from Point Breeze?
+| a3 = Newbold and Point Breeze were historically considered the same area. The Newbold name emerged as the eastern portion gentrified more rapidly. Newbold tends to have higher property values and more completed renovations, though both neighborhoods are in transition.
+}}
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