Point Breeze

Affordable Rents and Quiet Nights

Point Breeze is one of Philly's hottest neighborhoods in 2017. Named after an old amusement park, this up and coming area is seeing come changes as new people move in and new restaurants pop up. Point Breeze is perfect for beer lovers - check out South Philly Tap Room and Second District Brewing for locally brewed beer! There are also several parks, such as the Wharton Square Park and Chew Playground, and the neighborhood is very walk and bike-friendly overall.

Point Breeze is set to be redesigned soon, but right now it is home to some of the cheapest rents in the city. While there are no big supermarkets here, there are plenty of little corners stores and local grocers, as well a a farmers market during the summer. This multicultural and residential area of lots of apartments and neighbors means less noise and crowd, and its proximity to Center City is a huge plus.

What Point Breeze Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

8.2

value

8.5

amenities

8.0

social

7.7

management

8.2

safety

5.7

Median rents in Point Breeze

Studio

1,300

1 Bedroom

1,650

2 Bedroom

1,850

Living in
Point Breeze

Affordable

New Construction

Friendly People

Good Restaurants

Walkable

Up and Coming

Hipster Beer Bars

Lively

Point Breeze — 6.7/10 Rating (based on 19 neighborhood reviews)

From my experience point breeze seems relatively safer compared to other parts of the city. I feel safer here than being up in center city. The neighborhood is pretty relaxed and people mostly keep to themselves, which I personally like. Good for someone who is looking to not be bothered by other people.

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UArts Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

2035 Manton Street

I have lived in Point Breeze for three years. I love the neighborhood but it is a bit of an acquired taste especially for folks new to Philly. It is close to public transport and walkable to lots of great bars, restaurants, etc. It is far from campus, but I find that to be a plus. The neighborhood is changing very fast, which has both its positives and negatives. Good for a more "settled" person.

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David, Penn Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Point Breeze is "up and coming," so there's a lot of new construction, but it doesn't feel like the most safe neighborhood until you get used to it. There aren't really any solid nearby grocery stores, but because of how far it is from center city (I live around 18th and Warton), you don't have to pay for parking. I and my sister both have cars, so we can make a trip to Target or elsewhere to get what we need. Also, there's decently close public trans, so it's not hard to get things from the Terminal or the Trader Joe's on Market and bring it home. Finally, the nearby American Sardine Bar is probably one of the best bars I've been to, with a great relaxed (almost hipster) atmosphere, which was recently voted the best bar in Philly.

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Katie

/10

Neighborhood Rating

1329 S Cleveland St

Close knit, know my neighbors well
Quiet on post call days or when I'm on nights and need to sleep during the day.
Quick access to great restaurants on Passyunk

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Reviewed by

Penn Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

2343 Dickinson Street

East Passyunk has blown up recently. Point Breeze remains close to that and the subway without being overpriced.

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Reviewed by

RJMetrics Employee

/10

Neighborhood Rating

1508 S. 17th St.

My neighbors are friendly and I feel safe walking around. I see lots of people walking their dogs. I'm further away from some of the restaurants in Graduate Hospital, but they are still in walking distance and I like being able to get away to somewhere quieter and feel like I'm coming home.

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Penn Med Student

/10

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Federal St

I appreciate the feeling of community. My neighbors actually talk to me. But there have been multiple shootings. There's litter everywhere. I can hear people's music and gatherings on the street every night with my windows shut.

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UArts Student

/10

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1630 annin street

The people on this side of Broad are super nice, and there is a strong sense of community. I love the diversity. The other side is all posh and rich yuppies tho they suck

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Reviewed by

PAFA Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

None

A little far from Center City but the broad street line in a block away

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Chris, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Employee

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Marine Club Condominiums

Its ok I guess but not that good

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UArts Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

2115 Reed Street

Unfortunately, Point Breeze is a neglected black neighborhood that's currently being gentrified. There aren't many trees, there are a few empty lots and condemned houses but people are friendly, the corner stores are great, and no one I've known in this area has had any safety issues since about 2014 or so.

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UArts Student

/10

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1543 South Chadwick Street

The neighborhood has had a lot of gentrification recently, and most of the houses on the block have been recently remodeled or are new constructions. A lot of young professionals around us. There isn't a ton to do within 3-5 blocks, you have to make it to South Street. But the homes/apartments are nice and affordable, the people are friendly, I feel safe.

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Penn Medicine Student

/10

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1242 S 17th Street

Very affordable area to buy. Has easy access to CHOP by bike, but less convenient by public transit. Many bars and restaurants (though less than center city) with easy access to big grocery stores!

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CHOP Pediatric Resident

/10

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1263 S. 21st St

Excellent community, a place where you can get to know your neighbors, and excellent food in the neighborhood! Near lots of buses and the BSL

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CHOP Pediatric Resident

/10

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1134 S Cleveland St

Great sense of community, good bars and restaurants within walking distance, 10-15 minutes from TJUH by bike

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Jefferson Resident

/10

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2425 Wharton Street

Developing neighborhood that is really diverse and lively.

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David Peters

/10

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1647 Latona Street

Point Breeze is a mix of residents that have been there for years and yuppies just moving in. It's also right next to the East Passyunk area, which has lots of bars and restaurants.

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Reviewed by

RJMetrics Employee

/10

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Marine Club Condominiums

Quick 15 minute bike ride to the hospital, affordable to buy, lots of new bars and coffee shops opening up in the neighborhood

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Jefferson Resident

/10

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2425 Wharton street

More residential,

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Jefferson Resident

/10

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2425 Wharton Street

Getting to Know
Point Breeze

Neighborhood Boundaries

East to West Boundaries: S Broad St to S 25th St
North to South Boundaries: Washington Ave to McClellan St

dining

Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya Restaurant

Rosario’s Pizzeria

The Tasty Toast

grocery

Save-A-Lot

convenience

Walgreens

fitness

Daddis Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Philly Dance Fitness

The Strongroom

Tuck Barre & Yoga

parks

Columbus Square

coffee

CineMug

About your Neighbors

Data from the 2013 American Community Survey

	Zip Codes Point Breeze includes zip code 19146
	Rent vs Own 41 % of Point Breeze residents are renters
	Driving to Work 38 % of Point Breeze residents drive to work
	New Construction 9 % of housing units in Point Breeze have been built in the last 15 years