Construction Nears Completion at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown

A recent site visit by Philadelphia YIMBY has observed that construction work is nearing completion at a five-story, 204-unit building underway at 1700 North Front Street in Fishtown. The structure rises in place of a parking lot that spanned a block bound by the Front Street, which carries the elevated Market-Frankford subway line, to the east, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the south, Hope Street to the west, and Palmer Street to the north. Designed by NORR, the 172,844-square-foot project will offer 123,218 square feet of residential space (including 28 studios, 141 one-bedroom units, 35 two-bedroom apartments, and a 5,264-square-foot amenity suite) and 16,429 square feet of retail. The development will also provide parking for 70 bicycles.

1700 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

1700 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

1700 North Front Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. May 2024

Aerial view of the site of 1700 North Front Street. Credit: NORR

While the decision to use an articulated brick facade across only portions, rather than the entirety of, the building exterior remains largely disappointing, 1700 North Front Street is still poised to be a promising, high-density addition to a centrally-located, transit-accessible site situated two blocks south of the Berks Station on the El, as well as a 15-minute walk to Northern Liberties to the south and a half-hour walk to Temple University to the west.

1700 North Front Street. Credit: NORR

Rendering of 1700 North Front Street. Credit: NORR.

1700 North Front Street. Credit: NORR

1700 North Front Street. Site plan. Credit: NORR

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