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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 602 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2657662
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 602
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen is where the day takes shape. Stainless steel appliances line the workspace — refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal all in their place — so the morning routine runs without friction. Picture the coffee brewing while you load the dishwasher from last night, the counter clear and ready for whatever comes next. There is a rhythm to a well-appointed kitchen, and this one is designed to support it. The open plan means the cook is never cut off from the living room, never shouting over a wall — conversation flows as naturally as the layout does.
The bedroom offers a genuine walk-in closet, the kind of storage that changes how you live. Hanging space, shelf space, room to breathe — it is a feature that sounds modest until you have it, and then it becomes something you cannot imagine giving up. The bathroom is private and accessible directly from the bedroom corridor, keeping the layout logical and livable.
Fairfax Apartments supports residents with a full suite of shared amenities built for everyday life. The fitness center means there is no reason to pay for a gym membership elsewhere. The game room offers a place to decompress without leaving the building. A meeting room accommodates the kind of focused work or small gathering that a home office sometimes cannot. Laundry is on-site, and the building is served by elevator access, making the ninth floor feel as accessible as the first. The gated community adds a layer of security to daily comings and goings, and on-site parking in the lot means a car has a reliable home when you need one. For residents with pets, Fairfax is a cat- and dog-friendly community — breed restrictions apply and a deposit is required, but the dog park on the property means four-legged residents have a dedicated space to stretch out and socialize.
Philadelphia has a way of folding history and energy into the same block, and a building like Fairfax — constructed the same decade that gave the city some of its most enduring architecture — sits comfortably inside that tradition. The neighborhood around it carries the texture of a city that has been lived in and loved, with the layers that only time can build. From the ninth floor, the relationship between inside and outside feels deliberate: a home that is sheltered and grounded, connected to a city that rewards those who choose to walk through it.
This is Philadelphia living with a sense of place — a one-bedroom that does not ask you to compromise on space, storage, or community, in a building that has been here long enough to know exactly what it is. 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.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Other
Laundry Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Amenities Available Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 602
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID NO TAX RECORD
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 602
Security Features 24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
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