1700 N Front Street # 214

Tucked into one of Fishtown's most energized blocks, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at Urby Fishtown offers something that newer construction rarely delivers so cleanly: a sense that the space was designed around the way people actually live. At 526 square feet, every decision matters, and here the open floor plan earns its keep from the moment you step inside. The kitchen anchors the living space with upgraded countertops and a full suite of stainless steel appliances refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, self-cleaning oven, stove, ice maker, and disposal all in place before you unpack a single box. There is no negotiating with a shared laundry room schedule or hauling bags down a hallway. The in-unit washer and dryer handle that chapter of apartment life quietly, on your timeline. Window treatments are already hung, and the walk-in closet gives the bedroom a sense of permanence that smaller units often sacrifice. The open layout means your morning coffee moves naturally from kitchen to living room without navigating a maze of walls, and the light that filters through those windows at different hours of the day has a way of making 526 square feet feel considered rather than compact. Step outside and Fishtown unfolds in every direction. This neighborhood has spent the last decade becoming one of Philadelphia's most talked-about corridors, and the stretch around Urby puts you at the center of it without the noise of being directly on the main drag. The mix of longstanding corner spots and newer cafes, independent restaurants, and local shops along Frankford Avenue and the surrounding blocks means your options for a weeknight dinner or a slow Saturday morning are genuinely varied. The character of the neighborhood the murals, the repurposed industrial spaces, the rhythm of foot traffic that feels alive without being overwhelming becomes part of your daily backdrop. When the day calls for it, the building's amenities shift the experience upward, sometimes literally. The roof deck is the kind of place where an evening that started as a quick fifteen minutes of fresh air turns into something longer, with the Philadelphia skyline doing its work in the distance. The fitness center handles the routine without requiring a separate membership. A dog park means the pets listed on your lease cats and dogs are welcome, subject to number, size, and breed guidelines have a place to decompress too. The clubhouse and meeting room give the building a social infrastructure that feels useful rather than performative, and the picnic area extends the communal outdoor life beyond the roof. Elevators serve the building, and parking is available on street. This is Fishtown as a daily practice rather than a destination coffee in the morning, dinner two blocks away in the evening, and a home that holds its own in between. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.