Caribe Towers
Caribe Towers
Caribe Towers is a 57-unit affordable housing community for low-income seniors in North Philadelphia at 3231-65 N. 2nd Street in the St. Hugh Neighborhood. It welcomes residents aged 62 and over, aged 55 minimum, and provides independent living in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 81, making most daily errands walkable. The building sits just over a mile from Temple University Hospital, Main Campus, and was completed in 2005. It remains a stable housing option in the Caribe Development Zone.
The home was developed in partnership between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. This funding structure reflects a dedication to providing dignified, affordable housing that bolsters occupants in aging in place. Daily living highlights shared community spaces and practical support. A furnished community room handles gatherings of up to 75 people, providing space for residents to assemble and join activities together. The building has a spacious lobby and secure intercom access, along with coin-operated laundry facilities for residents’ everyday needs. The Resident Services Program connects occupants with essential community services, removing barriers to accessing the needed support. Transportation services are offered for residents requiring help with appointments or errands.
The blend of affordable housing, accessible neighborhood setting, and on-site support services makes stable pillars for seniors needing independent living, with community connection and practical assistance available.
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #72 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 667 homes in Pennsylvania for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
No pets allowed
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Philadelphia's city center to Caribe Towers's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.01 miles to nearest hospital (Temple University Hospital - Main Campus)
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Independent Living in Pennsylvania
Caribe Towers is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caribe Towers
What neighborhood is Caribe Towers in?
Caribe Towers is in the North Philadelphia neighborhood.
Is Caribe Towers in a walkable area?
Caribe Towers has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are there photos of Caribe Towers?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Caribe Towers in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Caribe Towers?
Caribe Towers is located at 3231-65 N. 2Nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
What is the phone number of Caribe Towers?
(215) 425-7410 will put you in contact with the team at Caribe Towers.
Does Caribe Towers provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Caribe Towers is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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