Construction Progresses at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work continues to make progress at Northbank, a 491-unit complex rising at 2001 Beach Street on the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown. Designed by ISA, Northbank will now offer 387 single-family townhomes and 104 duplex units. A total of 781 parking spaces will be included, of which 199 will be located outdoors. Below we share a project update that shows its townhouses in various stages of construction.

Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: Google

Northbank Site Plan. Credit: ISA.

At this point, the multi-block development already resembles a complete, largely self-contained neighborhood. Adjacent townhouses in various states of completion form clearly defined street walls that frame views toward the river. However, much work still remains to be done, from construction of the remaining housing stock to street finishes and planting of greenery.

2001 Beach Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2024

Composed of attached four-story townhouses, the waterfront neighborhood impresses the visitor with its scale and delights with its large amount of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. However, an extensive retail component, as envisioned in the original proposal, is sorely missed in the current iteration.

Current planned aerial view of Northbank. Credit: ISA.

Former planned aerial view of Northbank. Credit: ISA.

Rendering of Northbank. Credit: ISA.

Rendering of Northbank. Credit: ISA.

Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

The Anderson at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

The proposed waterfront trail at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

The Anderson at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

The Brooks at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

The Essex at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

Northbank at 2001 Beach Street. Credit: ISA Architects

At this pace of construction, we may expect much of the development to stand largely complete by the end of the year.

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13 Comments on "Construction Progresses at Northbank at 2001 Beach Street in Fishtown"

AIAemeritus | September 14, 2024 at 9:10 am | Reply
Floodplain; NO THANKS!
- Craig M Oliner | September 14, 2024 at 11:39 am | Reply
  Northbank is not on the floodplain. It is 22 feet above sea (river) level on something of a bluff. High enough that FEMA doesn’t require flood insurance.
John Regula | September 14, 2024 at 11:52 am | Reply
Depressing. Very Stalinistic.
Craig M Oliner | September 14, 2024 at 12:15 pm | Reply
This post describes Phase I of a 45-acre two phase development. Phase I is purely residential — 371 townhomes and 52 duplexes (104 units) totaling 475 homes. Developers D3 Development and The Concordia Group have completed 90% and sold 95% of the homes.
Phase II, 762,893 square feet, started more than a year ago. Located south of Phase I along the Delaware River, Phase II calls for 441 residential units, a 307-unit apartment building and 134 townhomes. Northbank’s total unit count is 916 (Phase I 475, Phase II 441). The multifamily building includes 8,350 square feet of commercial space, likely for food service and convenience retail. Phase II townhome construction started in 2023 while the multifamily structure begins the first quarter of 2025. With an 18-month construction period, the building’s completion is expected the second half of 2026.
Despite high mortgage rates, more townhomes sold in the first six months of 2024 than any previous six-month period.
- Mayor Kenny | September 15, 2024 at 2:32 pm | Reply
  It’s D-Bag land for boring people like you
James Henriques | September 15, 2024 at 2:09 pm | Reply
Each corner lot should have a retail or commercial component. Making this 100% residential is how you limit your sense of community and is a far cry from the walkability found in the rest of Philly.
John Regula | September 15, 2024 at 3:11 pm | Reply
One can always count on “Mayor Kenny” to add a touch of class to the commentary.
GREGG | September 16, 2024 at 9:28 am | Reply
I do not understand the allure of this development. The river itself is not particularly picturesque and these homes are so removed from the city to feel like a suburban development. One can’t really walk to anything so what is the point?
- Z | September 16, 2024 at 4:14 pm | Reply
  I concur. I see no reason to buy here versus similar new construction in Fishtown. Looking at Camden is not much of a draw, and this development is too far removed to even count the benefits of Fishtown as an amenity.
Hilary | September 16, 2024 at 2:10 pm | Reply
The design of the homes with river frontage squandered a huge opportunity. They have minimal river view amenities.
Jim Rymsza | September 17, 2024 at 12:54 pm | Reply
Reminds me of post war Britain. -Jim
AIAemeritus | September 18, 2024 at 9:14 am | Reply
FEMA and the US CORPS of incompetent engineers are about 100 years behind floodplain reality.
Wait and see what happens in the next decade.
AIAemeritus | September 18, 2024 at 9:23 am | Reply
If it is 22 feet above floodplain ; how come those pretty waterfront trail pictures are at water-level??

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