Fishtown
Zoning board approves St. Laurentius Church apartment plans
The zoning board granted an appeal to convert the historic church in Fishtown into 23 residential units. The approval was the final green light needed to move forward, despite opposition from Fishtown residents.
169 apartments, massive rock climbing gym planned for Fishtown
The mixed-use development will be located across from Sugar House Casino and will feature a 20,000-square-foot rock-climbing gym and some residential units in a historic warehouse.
How real estate websites define Fishtown’s boundaries
Some sites use boundaries that make Fishtown two times its actual size. Here’s why that discrepancy matters for homebuyers, sellers, and renters alike.
Small space, big style in Fishtown
Natto Balladares, a men's concept designer for Urban Outfitters, lives large in a 600-square-foot studio apartment in Philly's hip Fishtown neighborhood. Though the space may be small, Balladares doesn’t let that hold him back from some hefty style.
Fishtown’s 10 most affordable properties for sale right now
People are flocking to Fishtown, buying and building homes, restaurants, and retail left and right. But it’s still possible to find affordable homes—including these 10.
What $1,400 rents in Philly right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Is one person's loft another person’s townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,400/month.
Fishtown home receives bigtime makeover, asks $429K
For the past four years, the current owners of this Fishtown home have worked to transform a dated property into a stylish, contemporary home. Now, it’s on the market with a price tag a little less than double what it sold for in 2014.
A maximalist and carpenter bring comfort and charm to Fishtown home
Audrey Morrison and Mike Castagna will be the first to admit that their house hunting process could have gone a little smoother. After a long hunt for a home with character, the couple had to bring the personality themselves.
Fishtown home designed by Jersey Ice Cream Co. asks $475K
Truth be told, the classic brick exterior of this Fishtown home isn’t anything to write home about. But like with so many Philly properties, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
PECO Delaware Station receives national and local historic designation
Fishtown’s PECO Delaware Station, a monumental concrete electrical power plant that was built in 1917, has earned a spot in both the National and Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
23 residential units proposed for St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown
Plans for the historic St. Laurentius Church conversion into apartments continue to move forward, with the proposal for 23 residential units going to the neighborhood’s zoning board next month.
Fishtown loft with enormous photography studio asks $1.3M
Calling all photographers (or anyone who’s ever wanted a ginormous living room)! This Fishtown loft has been outfitted with a 5,000-square-foot photography studio. But it’ll cost you.
Fishtown home comes with backyard oasis, asks $459K
This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath rowhome on E. Eyre Street features a handsome brick exterior out front, and an impressive backyard that stretches on and has a ivy-strewn brick building as its backdrop.
Postgreen Homes’ condos at Arbor House to double as art piece
Postgreen Homes, the real estate company behind multiple sustainable communities in Fishtown and Kensington, has just announced that its latest project has hit the market—and it’ll double as a trippy-looking art piece.
PECO Delaware Station recommended for historic designation
The designation committee of the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously voted today to recommend that the PECO Delaware Station next to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown be added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
Fishtown home lists for $285K after complete gut reno
We couldn’t believe this was the same home in Fishtown that sold in 2014 for just $140,000. But here it is on the market again, the same 2-bedroom, 1-bath home after undergoing a much-needed renovation.
New Fishtown Home with 4 Outdoor Spaces Asks $459K
Just in time for this warmer weather, a brand-spankin' new home with four outdoor spaces in Fishtown has hit the market as of this morning. This home at 1031 E. Earl Street is the first project of Anchorage Development, a boutique building company.
Second Phase of 'Awesometown' Homes Now for Sale
Built in two phases, the first phase of affordable and sustainable townhomes in Fishtown have sold out by now, but the second phase of market-rate homes are now up for grabs and are expected to be move-in ready this summer.
Industrial Chic Fishtown Home Seeks $450K
If this home is giving off La Colombe-esque vibes, that's because it was developed by Roland Kassis, who is behind La Colombe, Fette Sau, and other popular Fishtown haunts.
Saved! Fishtown Church Finds a New Buyer
The church at 1775 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown has been on a rollercoaster ride that involved demolition permits, protests from neighbors, and finally, a new buyer who purchased the property this week for $675,000.
Guess the Asking Price of this Fishtown Home
PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!
