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Temple University and residential blocks in North Philly
In an extensive grid of blocks east of Broad Street, Hartranft is home to both the ever-developing amenities of Temple University and an established North Philadelphia neighborhood weathering economic hardship through community-led revitalization and care. “I was raised here. There’s a lot more abandoned buildings and empty lots than there used to be,” says Ronnie Smith, a volunteer at the 12th & Cambria Recreation Center. “We put on free events, and a few of the local restaurants donate food for them.” Serviced by SEPTA subways, trains and buses, Hartranft provides student renters and longtime residents alike with connection to Center City and cultural hubs throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
Hartranft is having new construction throughout the neighborhood.
The swings at 12th & Cambria Playground always attract the kids.
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Broad Street and Germantown Avenue storefronts
On the blocks surrounding Temple University, storefronts and restaurants pop up between campus buildings and in shopping plazas along Broad Street. Just south of Hartranft, Progress Plaza is anchored by The Fresh Grocer, attracting students looking to stock up on groceries and essentials. Down the street, The Shops at Avenue North houses a collection of small and chain fast casual restaurants from Pita Chip, known for Middle Eastern street food favorites, to Qdoba.
Further from campus, Germantown Avenue is lined by defunct streetcar tracks and blocks of old commercial buildings, some of which are vacant and boarded up and others which are operational and painted in playful geometric patterns. Choi Yong Taek Fish Market has been a destination for fresh seafood for decades, standing down the street from specialty Islamic clothing and bookstores, a men’s apparel shop and a handful of convenience stores. The Save A Lot and Family Dollar in Edison Plaza are nearby for groceries and essentials, and a few mosques and churches provide religious services throughout the neighborhood, some of which take place in historic stone buildings whose towers and steeples rise above the skyline.
Germantown Avenue in Hartranft is waiting to become a thriving business district once again.
Leo's Apparel in Hartfrant has stylish fashion for boys & men.
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Historic row houses on dense city blocks
Row houses and townhouses built in the early to mid-1900s dominate the real estate market, ranging from two- to three-story designs and sporting a rainbow of paint jobs and original brick finishes. Down any block, sidewalks and homes can be found in states ranging from highly updated to abandoned or in need of serious maintenance, selling for $30,000 to $300,000, though most properties sell for under $150,000. Rare new construction row houses, condos and single-family homes built in the 2000s through 2020s closer to Temple University sell for $270,000 to $500,000. Wrought iron bars and the occasional sheet of plywood guard first floor windows and doors throughout Hartranft which has a CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Many Hartranft homes are historic buildings so residents can be a part of history.
Some Hartranft homes have attached garages to protect cars from the elements.
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Temple University, rec centers and The Village
Locals can get tickets to a range of on-campus events, like live music performances at the Temple Performing Arts Center or basketball games at The Liacouras Center. Off campus, rec centers host many seasonal events, from Easter egg hunts to the Annual Community Day at 12th and Cambria, an outdoor party complete with a live DJ, food and face painting. “We do it in August, and everything is free, from the moon bounce to live entertainment. People from all around the community can come,” Smith says. The Village of Arts and Humanities is another hub of community involvement which has provided local kids with mentorship and experience in the arts for nearly 40 years.
Temple University has a big presence in the Hartranft neighborhood.
Outside of The Village of Arts & Humanities is this beautiful area to sit and relax.
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Playgrounds, rec centers and murals at community parks
Small community parks pop up between blocks throughout Hartranft, like Veterans Park and the parks at 12th and Cambria and Eighth and Diamond, all of which are home to playgrounds and basketball fields. At the 12th and Eighth Street Parks, as well as Penrose Park, brightly colored murals of abstract patterns and playful portraits of kids hydrating adorn recreation centers, providing space for community group meetings and after school care for kids.
Play some basketball with your friends at the 12th & Cambria Playground.
Sitting at Fotterall Square Park talking with friends.
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SEPTA transit or driving into Center City
Residents have a 3- to 4-mile commute from their street-parked car to downtown Philadelphia. Locals can also board the SEPTA subway at a couple stops along Broad Street, the SEPTA train at the North Broad or Temple University stops for a less than 10-minute ride into Center City, and SEPTA bus routes run throughout the neighborhood.
People in the Hartranft neighborhood use SEPTA Buses to get around.
SEPTA connects Hartranft to the rest of Philadelphia effotlessly.
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Attending Philadelphia City School District
Kids can attend John F. Hartranft School for kindergarten through eighth grade which earns a C on Niche, followed by Kensington High School which earns a C-minus. Kensington High students can opt into Career and Technical Education programs in focus areas like engineering and marketing.
Kensington High School in East Kensington is a place where students can succeed.
John F Hartranft Community School is dedicated to the success of every student.
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A lot of the businesses are worn down and very dirty. There is a beer store, crown fried chicken, and a small grocery store by my house, but i'd have to walk far to get to reputable businesses.
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7/15/2014Niche Review
The area is known for shootings. It's North Philly. Just don't.
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2/18/2015Niche Review
Police are around Temple University all the time, and do what they can to protect students. But there are still incidents that are dangerous
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2/17/2015Niche Review
NO CUMMINICATION WITH PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND NO OUT REACH IN TROUBLED NEIGHBORHOODS
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hartranft
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hartranft Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hartranft, Philadelphia sell after 146 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hartranft, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $97,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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