Historic Adaptive-Reuse Apartment
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500 N Columbus Blvd Unit B, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Planned multifamily conversion combines preserved industrial architecture with residential units, shared amenities, and parking.
Property Size74,640 SF
Days on Market433
Property Features for 500 N Columbus Blvd Unit B
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
74,640 SF
Property subtype
Industrial, Multifamily
Site & Location
Highway Access
Yes
Road Access
Yes
Public Transit
Yes
Additional Details
HOA Fee
$169.25
Building Details
Year Built
1891
Buildings
1
Stories
6
Units
84
Listing Agency:
Horvath & Tremblay
Listed By:
Joe Loonstyn · License #RS351792
(267) 252-0223
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jun 30, 2025
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 2 at 8:34AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property is a 74,640-square-foot building dating to 1891 within the Philadelphia Warehousing and Cold Storage Company Building Complex. A proposed preservation and overbuild program envisions an eight-story residential project totaling 84 units, along with amenity space and parking. Historic elements include the eighth-floor ghost sign and 32-inch-thick brick walls with newly approved window openings. The Philadelphia Historical Commission has approved the project.
Located at the corner of Columbus Boulevard and Noble Street, the property also has access from Beach Street. The setting is near Spring Garden Street, within walking distance of the Spring Garden SEPTA Station on the Market-Frankford Line, and minutes from I-95 and the Vine Street Expressway. Planned residences are positioned to capture views toward the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Mural Arts Philadelphia is partnering with ownership to relocate the “Our Flag Unfurled” mural within the complex.
Located at the corner of Columbus Boulevard and Noble Street, the property also has access from Beach Street. The setting is near Spring Garden Street, within walking distance of the Spring Garden SEPTA Station on the Market-Frankford Line, and minutes from I-95 and the Vine Street Expressway. Planned residences are positioned to capture views toward the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Mural Arts Philadelphia is partnering with ownership to relocate the “Our Flag Unfurled” mural within the complex.
Key Highlights
- Proposed 84‑unit multifamily redevelopment with amenity space and parking
- 74,640‑square‑foot historic building constructed in 1891
- Philadelphia Historical Commission approval for the preservation project
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,239
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Demographics for 19123, PA
18,793
Population
10,636
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
66%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,456
Density / Sq Mi
$95,872
Median Household Income
$73,760
Median Earnings
$1,687
Median Rent
$544,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Planned multifamily conversion combines preserved industrial architecture with residential units, shared amenities, and parking.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 500 N Columbus Blvd Unit B Philadelphia, PA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Proposed 84‑unit multifamily redevelopment with amenity space and parking; 74,640‑square‑foot historic building constructed in 1891; Philadelphia Historical Commission approval for the preservation project
