1247 E Columbia Ave

The IceHouse Condominiums is a low-rise, gated condominium community in Fishtown completed in 2009 and built to LEED Platinum standards. Comprising roughly 37 residential units plus a single commercial space and an indoor garage, the development emphasizes sustainable construction, energy-efficient systems, and durable, low-VOC finishes. Units are primarily one- and two-bedroom flats and bi-levels with open-plan living, hardwood floors, large casement windows, exposed ductwork, recessed lighting, and modern kitchens with quartz or Caesarstone countertops and Energy Star appliances. Many residences include private outdoor space such as balconies or private roof decks reached from upper-level bedrooms; select homes feature dramatic double-height ceilings and floating steel staircases. Shared amenities are extensive and landscape-forward: communal green roofs and planted planters, a koi pond fed by a rainwater recycling system, rooftop sun deck and outdoor kitchen, a rooftop dog park, walking paths and courtyards, play area, and decorative water features. Practical onsite services include a secure indoor parking garage with deeded spots and car wash bay, bicycle storage, package drop and mail area, secure entry/intercom, and low-maintenance building systems like tankless water heaters and high-efficiency HVAC. The property sits within easy walking distance of Frankford and Girard Avenue restaurants, cafes, galleries, transit (El train and bus lines) and neighborhood parks, providing an urban-residential lifestyle that blends sustainability, outdoor common spaces, and close-in city access.