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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Bustleton
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Northeast Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19115, 19116, 19152
| named_for = Bustleton village (historic)
| boundaries = Roughly Welsh Road to Byberry Road, Roosevelt Boulevard to Somerton
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Somerton]], [[Fox Chase]], [[Oxford Circle]]
| major_streets = Bustleton Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Welsh Road
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Bustleton commercial corridor, Northeast Philadelphia Airport
}}

'''Bustleton''' is a large neighborhood in the far [[Northeast Philadelphia]], centered on Bustleton Avenue, one of the longest commercial corridors in the city. The neighborhood developed primarily after World War II and maintains a suburban character with shopping centers, single-family homes, and diverse demographics.

== History ==

Bustleton takes its name from a historic village along the Bustleton-Newtown Turnpike (now Bustleton Avenue). The area remained largely rural until post-World War II development transformed Northeast Philadelphia. The neighborhood attracted families seeking affordable homeownership with suburban amenities.

== Bustleton Avenue ==

'''Bustleton Avenue''' is the neighborhood's spine:
* One of Philadelphia's longest commercial streets
* Strip malls and shopping centers
* Restaurants and services
* Major retail destination for Northeast Philadelphia
* Auto-oriented development

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Single-family homes
* Split-levels and ranches
* Townhouse developments
* Apartment complexes
* Suburban-style lots

=== Demographics ===
* Large Russian/Eastern European immigrant community
* Jewish community
* Korean community
* Asian businesses and restaurants
* Diverse population

== Commercial Areas ==

* Roosevelt Mall (nearby)
* Numerous strip shopping centers
* Supermarkets and big-box stores
* Ethnic grocery stores and restaurants

== Living in Bustleton ==

* Affordable single-family homes
* Shopping and services
* More space than inner city
* Auto-dependent
* Diverse food options

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 14, 58, 67, 28
* '''Roosevelt Boulevard:''' Major arterial
* '''Car:''' Primary transportation mode

== See Also ==

* [[Somerton]]
* [[Fox Chase]]
* [[Oxford Circle]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]

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