1 Bed
1 Bath
700 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 700 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2675980
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 700
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The living area is where the apartment earns its keep. Light moves through the windows across the course of the day, shifting from the soft brightness of a mid-morning to the warmer tones of late afternoon, and the open layout means there are no dark corners to work around. Whether you arrange the room around a reading chair near the window or keep things minimal and open, the space accommodates the version of home you want to build. The kitchen flows naturally out of the living area without interruption, anchored by stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, and microwave — and designed for real cooking, not just the performance of it. Counters meet you at a comfortable depth, and everything is within reach. It functions without fuss.
The bedroom sits in a quiet orientation within the unit, private enough that the rest of the apartment recedes when you need it to. A walk-in closet brings genuine storage to the equation, the kind that makes unpacking feel like settling in rather than solving a puzzle. The bathroom is straightforward and well-maintained, built on the practical logic of a building that has housed residents for nearly a century and been cared for in the years since.
University City in 2024 is a neighborhood in full stride. Locust Street has long served as one of the quieter residential corridors threading through the district, and that character holds even as the blocks around it absorb new energy. Longtime institutions anchor the commercial edges while newer restaurants, coffee shops, and creative businesses continue to open and layer in. The result is a neighborhood that feels lived-in and forward-moving at the same time, neither frozen in an older identity nor erased by development. Residents here exist at that particular intersection, which is a genuinely interesting place to be.
The building itself carries the quiet authority of its era. Built in 1927, the Fairfax has the kind of bones that newer construction rarely replicates — masonry walls, a sense of solidity underfoot, hallways with actual dimension. The community amenities extend that sense of completeness: a fitness center for the mornings when you'd rather not commute to a gym, a game room that earns its keep on slower evenings, a meeting room for the days when working from home needs a change of scenery, and a laundry facility that keeps daily logistics simple. The building is gated and served by an elevator. Parking is available on site. Pets are welcome — cats and dogs both — subject to breed restrictions and a required deposit.
The daily routine writes itself easily here. Coffee from somewhere close, a morning that starts at your own pace, evenings that have options without requiring a car or a plan made weeks in advance. At 700 square feet, the apartment is sized for the life you actually lead — compact enough to feel contained and calm, complete enough to feel like it lacks nothing. 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
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
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 700
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 700
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
Nearby Locations
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