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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 220 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2658796
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 220
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen anchors the open floor plan, and it earns that role. Stainless steel appliances line the compact run of counter space, and the dishwasher, disposal, and microwave mean that even after a long day you are not standing over a sink longer than you need to be. The refrigerator keeps things cool and the layout keeps things efficient. Cooking a weeknight dinner here is less a production and more a rhythm — a few steps, a turn, a plate, and you are settled. The open plan means the kitchen never feels isolated from the rest of your day. You can have something on the stove and still be part of the room.
A walk-in closet in a studio of this size is not a small thing. It is the difference between feeling like you live here and feeling like you are camping. Storage that disappears behind a door changes the psychology of a small space entirely, and this unit delivers it. The entry-level bedroom configuration keeps everything on one plane — no stairs, no split levels — which makes the space feel cohesive and easy to move through.
Beyond the front door, the building wraps you in the kind of amenities that make a studio feel larger than its footprint. A fitness center means your workout does not require a separate membership or a commute. A game room and meeting room offer spaces to decompress or focus depending on what the day calls for. The laundry facilities are in the building, which in a city like Philadelphia is a genuine daily convenience. Elevators serve the building, the property is gated, and parking is available on site for those who keep a car in the city.
For residents with pets, the building is genuinely welcoming. Cats and dogs are both permitted, subject to breed restrictions and a deposit, and the on-site dog park means your mornings can include a proper outdoor moment before the day gets going, without leaving the property.
The building itself carries the quiet authority of nearly a century of Philadelphia history. Constructed in 1927, Fairfax Apartments belongs to that generation of residential architecture that understood proportion and permanence. The bones of the building speak to an era when buildings were built to last, and the life lived inside them on the sixth floor — looking out over the city, coffee in hand, the morning light shifting across the floor — carries a certain texture that newer construction rarely matches.
Life here has a particular quality. The kind where you know your neighbors by face if not by name, where the elevator ride is a brief moment of shared city experience, where the walk from the parking lot to your front door feels like coming home rather than arriving at a waypoint. A studio at this address is not a stepping stone. For many residents, it is exactly the right size for exactly the right chapter. 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)
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 220
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 220
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 School & Business
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