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:

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