East Kensington

Wonderfully gritty neighborhood full of new artists and old time blue collar workers

photo by Michael Dorn

Neighborhood Highlights

• Diverse neighborhood located between Fishtown and Kensington, that combines artists, young newcomers, and old time residents.
• Hot bed for up and coming artist, with the Frankford Ave Arts Corridor & its galleries, Coral Street Arts House, and the Annual Trenton Avenue Arts Festival.
• Small older homes are surrounded by large warehouses, giving the area an industrial feel in a neighborhood setting.

Neighborhood Fast Facts

• Boundaries: Frankford Ave to the East, Norris to the South, Front to the West, and Lehigh to the north
• Zip code: 19125
• Fun: Philadelphia Brewing Company, Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, Coral Street Arts House, Frankford Ave Arts Corridor