Life at Pier 5

HISTORY

PIER 5 CONDOMINIUM, is a one-of-a-kind Philadelphia living experience located on the Delaware River, adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. South, Spruce, Dock, Market, and Race Streets are main walking arteries that run between Old City and Columbus Boulevard near Pier 5.

Built as a working city pier in the 1920s, Pier 5 was originally converted into 96 apartments with garage parking. It was reimagined as luxury condos in the early 1990s and is now home to the largest indoor arboretum in Philadelphia and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

WHAT SETS PIER 5 APART FROM OTHER OLD CITY CONDOS?

• Pier 5 is a totally unique historical structure, not a typical apartment building or condo. Lovers of history, architecture, and nature can easily find a home here.

• Two- and three-bedroom condos offer flexible accommodations to singles, couples or families. Many units have wood-burning fireplaces. All have washer/dryer hook ups. There’s 24-hour concierge service with secure package collection and mailboxes. We have gated garage parking with one deeded space per unit and key-fob building and garage entry. Bicycle parking is available on the garage level.

• A seven-million-dollar special assessment for Pier 5 restoration was leveed in 2024. Work includes atrium concrete and steel repairs, new walkways, new plants and planters and complete interior steel repaint (5 stories high!). Expected finish date is mid-2026.

• As a mid-rise (with four elevators serving 3 levels) our residents have an up-close view of the Delaware River and the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge that shows up in just about every movie or TV show that takes place in Philadelphia. In the marinas below, witness the migration of many types of waterfowl–Ruddy Ducks, Canada Geese, Mallards, and Cormorants have been spotted. The Liberty Sailing Club docks in the Pier 5 Marina. If you have a boat, slips are usually available in the marinas on either side of the pier.

• Pier 5 features a common area river-facing deck with an inside sitting area. Pier 5’s river deck is the best location in the city to watch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve, during 4th of July, and other holidays.

• We live within a bounty of nature with our landscape architect designed atrium to be completed Spring/Fall of 2026. Plants were selected to present a stunning display throughout the seasons, be it flowering shrubs, vines and perennials or colorful foliage and bark. This replaces 30-year-old atrium plantings.

• Lower floor units feature garage level entry, greenhouses or patios overlooking the atrium, with decks overlooking the Ben Franklin bridge, the Delaware River, and the marinas. Most upper units feature large decks overlooking the Ben Franklin bridge, the Delaware River, and the marinas. A few have windows overlooking the water with head-on views. The architecture and the history of the pier itself can be appreciated on the upper level which is open to the sky and crisscrossed with the metal pier structure and concrete walkways that overlook the atrium below.

• Installation of dedicated electric car chargers is allowed and are at the owner’s expense.

• Pier 5 is now a smoke-free building. Prior residents are permitted to smoke only inside their units due to a “grandfather clause.”

• Short-term rentals and sublets are prohibited in Pier 5.

BEYOND THE PIER

SHOPPING-It’s a short drive down Columbus Blvd. to several shopping centers (with onsite parking) that cover all your basic needs—Staples, Giant, Home Depot, Walmart, Home Goods, Michael’s, Lowes, Target, along with many, many more. Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store has recently opened on Columbus–a thirteen minute walk north. Expect more development in that area.

DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS-Only blocks away from medical providers.

TRANSPORTATION-Near several bus stops and the Philly Plash. SEPTA is great public transportation and free to Seniors.

OLD CITY-A short walking distance to Old City’s history, shops, and restaurants. South Street’s restaurants, shopping, and mosaics will soon be directly accessible via a new pedestrian bridge at Lombard Circle.

FITNESS-Pulse Yoga is located right next door and offers a variety of classes. Several gyms are just west to us in Old City.

WATERFRONT HOTELS- Visitors wanting to stay close by have two options– an eleven minute walk to the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing and Holiday Inn Express which is right across the street from Pier 5.

FARMER’S MARKETS-are within walking distance at Christ Church on Wednesday afternoons and the Headhouse on Sunday mornings. Riverwards Produce Market, a ten minute walk from the pier, offers great produce, gourmet food items (many from local vendors) and sought-after smoothies.

DELAWARE RIVER TRAIL-We’re adjacent to the waterfront branch of the Delaware River Trail (DRT), which will eventually connect South Philly to Fishtown as part of the Circuit Trails network in PA and NJ. The DRT is also part of the East Coast Greenway (ECG), which will turn west at Spring Garden, continue to the Schuylkill then head south joining other local trails along the way. The ECG will eventually run from Maine to Florida. Our section of the trail is reminiscent of NYC’s High Line with its grasses, flowers and trees in natural formation providing year-round interest. For those who like a routine–it’s a two-mile walk from Pier 5 to the Heliport and back.

MARINAS-Resident’s who own a boat have a choice between two adjacent marinas–Pier 5 Marina to the north and Pier 3 Marina to the south.

DOG PARK-Convenient to the Market Street Dog Park which opened in 2015 near the Market Street stairs at Penn’s Landing. The park features trees, benches, a water station, and a view of the Delaware. Fencing divides the park into two areas, allowing separation for larger and smaller dogs.

THE PARK AT PENN’S LANDING-In 2028—The Park at Penn’s Landing–a brand new 11.5-acre civic space spanning I-95 and Columbus Blvd, connecting the waterfront to Old City, will be completed. Plans include a wide variety of activities and features, including flexible open space for performances and festivals, food and drink option, a new play area, a relocated RiverRink for ice skating in the Winter, and a water play area to cool off in the Summer. See updates here: https://www.parkatpennslanding.com

CHERRY STREET AND RACE STREET PIERS-It’s a comfortable stroll to year-round art and social events at Cherry Street Pier (https://www.cherrystreetpier.com) and outdoor lazing and yoga classes at Race Street Pier.

THE WATERFRONT-Pier 5 is surrounded by the Delaware River Waterfront with its full schedule of summer and winter events. See more here: http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com The waterfront area also includes the Seaport Museum, several historical markers, a passenger ferry to sites in Camden, many restaurants and three options for river cruises.

AMENITIES OF LIVING AT PIER 5

24-Hour front desk concierge
Professional management company with on-site manager, maintenance, and custodial during business hours
Safe and protected package delivery to the desk where it’s checked in and stored in a secure area.
Locked postal boxes with outgoing mailbox. Mail is delivered and picked up daily (except Sunday)
Lobby ride-waiting area
Private, gated, and key-fobbed indoor garage parking with security cameras (one space is deeded, others may be rented monthly for a fee)
Key-fobbed front entrance doors to the building
Garage bicycle parking (bikes must be registered annually and maintained)
Interior landscaping maintenance of common areas at garage level, atrium, and upper floor level
Enclosed Trash and recycling for all units on every floor near each elevator tower
Annual cleaning of exterior windows, dryer vents, chimney flues, and common area roof repair when needed.
Common area River Deck and covered seating area at the end of the pier. Both may be rented out to residents for private events
Spring and Fall social events for residents
Seasonal displays of plants in the entrance and on the river deck
Pet friendly with rules governing number, size and behavior. Pets must be registered and vaccinated

MONTHLY CONDO FEES INCLUDE:

Community Manager
Concierge Staff
Common Area Maintenance and Custodial
Insurance for common areas (including flood insurance)
Contributions to reserve funds
Water/Sewer used in your unit and common areas, as well as common area lighting