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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]The Near Northeast includes:
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Brick rowhouses predominant
- Twins and duplexes
- Smaller lots than Far Northeast
- Older housing stock (1920s-1940s)
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- Working-class and middle-class
- More diverse than Far Northeast
- Longtime residents
- Immigrant communities
Transportation
[edit | edit source]- Market-Frankford Line access
- Multiple bus routes
- Roosevelt Boulevard (US Route 1)
- Closer to Center City
Living in the Near Northeast
[edit | edit source]- More affordable than Far Northeast
- Transit accessible
- Denser urban feel
- Closer to jobs