Castor Gardens

Type	Neighborhood
Location	Northeast Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19149
Named for	Castor Avenue
Boundaries	Roughly Cottman Avenue to Rhawn Street, Roosevelt Boulevard to Bustleton Avenue
Adjacent	Oxford Circle, Rhawnhurst, Mayfair
Major streets	Castor Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard
Transit	SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Near Castor Avenue shopping

Castor Gardens is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia named for Castor Avenue, one of the area's main commercial corridors. The neighborhood features typical Northeast Philadelphia rowhouses and shopping access.

Character

Housing

Brick rowhouses
Twins and duplexes
Mid-century construction
Moderate prices
Small yards

Community

Working-class to middle-class
Diverse demographics
Mix of longtime and newer residents

Commercial Areas

Castor Avenue provides shopping and services:

Local businesses
Restaurants
Neighborhood retail
Service businesses

Living in Castor Gardens

Affordable housing
Near Castor Avenue shopping
Bus transit
Typical Northeast character

Getting There

SEPTA buses: 67, 75
Castor Avenue: Main commercial corridor
Roosevelt Boulevard: Nearby