HISTORY
Pier 5 Condominium, is a unique Philadelphia living experience. Located on the Delaware River, adjacent to the Ben Franklin Bridge, Pier 5 is a short walk to Old City and many of Philadelphia’s historic sites. It is walkable to the South Street (Headhouse) area and its Sunday Farmer’s Market. Spruce Street, Dock Street, Market Street and Race Street are main walking arteries that run between Center City and Columbus Boulevard near Pier 5.
It’s also a short walk from the Philadelphia Waterfront and all its summer and winter activities. Weekends bustle with visitors, both locals and tourists, as they visit Spruce Street Harbor Park for its carnival atmosphere, food trucks, ice-skating in winter/boat rentals in summer and outdoor concert series; Cherry Street Pier for its food, drink, art and cultural events year round; and RaceStreet Pier for its relaxing water views and free yoga meets! The new deck park, over Interstate 95, is scheduled to be completed in 2028 and further connect Old City to the historic waterfront.
Built as a working City pier in the 1920s, Pier 5 was converted to 96 apartments with garage parking It was reimagined as luxury condos in the early 1980s and is now home to the largest indoor arboretum in Philadelphia. Pier 5 is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The location, however, is the reason most residents first consider moving to Pier 5. All units have decks with river views; the lower floor also has enclosed greenhouses or open patios with views of our beautifully landscaped atrium. A furnished river deck on the east side of the pier is open to all residents and is a great place for watching holiday fireworks with your neighbors! The river deck can also be rented out to unit owners. Please see our manager for details.
In 2024 the condos at Pier 5 began major refurbishments of infrastructure and common areas.Expected finish date in Fall of 2026.
Smoking is prohibited anywhere in Pier 5.
WHY PURCHASE HERE?
Living at Pier 5 allows residents to be part of a vibrant City but secluded from the day-to-dayhustle.
WHAT SETS PIER 5 APART FROM CENTER CITY CONDOS?
• Three bedroom condos that offer flexible accommodations to singles, couples or families. Many have wood-burning fireplaces. There’s a 24-hour concierge service with secure package collection and mailboxes. We have secure garage parking with one deeded entry per unit; key-fob building entry, along with bicycle parking on the garage level.
• A special assessment for Pier 5 renovation 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!)
• As a mid-rise (with four elevators serving 3 levels) our residents have an up-close view of Delaware River activities 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 (slips are available), watch Canada Geese, Mallards raising their families, diving Cormorants and many other river and shore wildlife. The Liberty Sailing Club docks in the Pier 5 Marina. If you have a boat, slips are usually available. PHOTO OF PIER 5 MARINA
• Pier 5 features a common-area east-facing deck with an inside sitting area. The river front deck in Pier 5 is the best location in the city to watch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve and during 4th of July and other holidays. PHOTO OF SEATING AREAS
• 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 greenhouses or patios overlooking the atrium, with decks overlooking the Ben Franklin bridge, the Delaware River, and marinas. Upper units feature large decks overlooking the Ben Franklin bridge, the Delaware River, and marinas.
• Installation of dedicated electric car chargers are at the owner’s expense
BEYOND THE PIER:
• 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.
• Only blocks away from medical providers.
• Near several bus stops and the Philly Plash. SEPTA is great public transportation and free to Seniors.
• 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 pedestrianbridge near Lombard Circle.
• We’re adjacent to the waterfront branch of the Delaware River Trail, part of the East Coast Greenway which, when completed, 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 with year-round interest. For those who like a routine–it’s a two-mile walk from Pier 5 to the Heliport and back.
• 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 options; 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/
• It’s a comfortable stroll to art and social events at Cherry Street Pier and outdoor lazing and yoga classes at Race Street Pier.
• 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.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CONDO FEES?
• 24-Hour front desk concierge
• Safe and protected package delivery to desk where it’s checked in and stored in a secure area
• Secure postal boxes with outgoing mailbox picked up daily (except Sunday)
• Professional management company with on-site manager, maintenance, and custodialduring business hours.
• 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 entrance doors
• Garage bicycle parking (bikes must be registered annually and maintained)
• Interior landscaping maintenance of common areas at garage level, atrium, and upper floor level
• Snow removal and de-icing.
• Enclosed Trash and recycling for all units on every floor near each elevator tower
• Water/Sewer used in your unit as well as general common area lighting.
• Maintenance of common areas (roofs, walkways, elevators, stairs, parking garage sprinklers, annual cleaning of exterior windows, dryer vents, chimney flues and roof repairs.
• Resident use of common area 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 sponsored by the Pier 5 Social Committee
• Lobby ride-waiting area with a small on-site curated lending library
