5912 Ridge Ave

Roxborough is a Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood that has had a recent resurgence of growth and vitality over the past several years, with hundreds of units of new residential development and exciting new businesses. The neighborhood enjoys convenient transit and vehicular access to Center City Philadelphia while also being endowed with parks and outdoor recreation opportunities.Built in 1901 as the residence of brick manufacturer David Murtha, this space on the ground floor has been a Sole Practitioner Medical Office since 1940. It’s grandfathered permitting allows it to continue under Sole Practitioner Medical Office use under §14-305(5)(b)(2) of the Philadelphia Code*, despite the property’s residential zoning designation. Additionally, due to this property’s designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, it can allow uses that are allowed by CMX-3 zoning under §14-602(7) of the Philadelphia Code*. This means a new Sole Practitioner Medical Office and other uses can move into this space without a drawn-out zoning process!* *Confirm with a Zoning Attorney » » Available November 2026 » » 2,900 SF » » Several private offices » » 1 Bathroom » » Kitchenette » » Reception Area » » Large basement storage area » » Zoning: RSD-1 with Sole Practitioner Medical Office Approval and CMX-3 Uses under §14-602(7) of the Philadelphia Code » » Roxborough is a Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood that has had a recent resurgence of growth and vitality over the past several years, with hundreds of units of new residential development and exciting new businesses. The neighborhood enjoys convenient transit and vehicular access to Center City Philadelphia while also being endowed with parks and outdoor recreation opportunities.