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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 444 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2651772
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 444
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen anchors the open floor plan with a lineup of stainless steel appliances that means business from the first morning you unpack your groceries. A dishwasher and disposal handle cleanup without ceremony, while the microwave and refrigerator complete a compact but fully capable workspace. Picture the counter cleared, coffee brewing, and a pan warming on the range before the city outside has fully woken up. The open layout means the kitchen doesn't disappear behind a wall — it flows directly into your living space, so the rhythm of cooking becomes part of the rhythm of the room itself.
Storage in a studio is everything, and the walk-in closet here punches well above what the square footage might suggest. It's the detail that separates a studio you tolerate from one you actually love. Hang your coats, organize your wardrobe, and still have room left over — a quiet luxury that becomes more appreciated with every passing season.
Fairfax Apartments surrounds that personal space with a community built for how people actually live. A fitness center means your morning workout doesn't require a separate commute. When you'd rather unwind than exercise, the game room offers a different kind of decompression. The meeting room is there when you need to work from somewhere other than your kitchen counter, and the laundry facilities keep that particular errand contained to the building. A gated community and elevator access mean getting home at the end of the day feels effortless rather than eventful.
If you share your space with a dog or a cat, the building welcomes them — breed restrictions and a deposit apply, so the details are worth confirming, but the intention is clear: this is a building that understands pets are part of the household. The on-site dog park gives four-legged residents a place to do their own version of decompressing after a long day.
Parking is available on-site for those who keep a car, and the gated setting adds a layer of security and calm to what is otherwise a fully urban environment.
Daily life in an efficiently designed studio like this one develops its own quiet elegance. The open floor plan encourages you to be intentional about how you arrange things, and that intentionality tends to ripple outward — a tidier space, a clearer head, a morning routine that actually functions. The building's bones, laid down nearly a century ago, give the whole enterprise a sense of permanence and craftsmanship that newer construction rarely matches.
This is the kind of home that works hardest when you need it to, disappears when you don't, and earns its place in your day without demanding your attention. 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 444
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 444
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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