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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM PHILADELPHIA RENTERS
SWARTHMORE SENIORS
HOUSING GUIDE
2020
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of some of the most popular neighborhoods in Philadelphia
1 Rittenhouse Square 2 Logan Square 3 Washington Square
West/Midtown Village
Be in the Center of it All Home to City Hall Great for Working Professionals
Rittenhouse Square is located in Center Corporate offices and historic buildings, This area is home to some of the most
City and is home to some of the city's including City Hall, span across Logan popular luxury apartment buildings in
best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Square. While the neighborhood is a the city and is great for those who need
This neighborhood has luxury high-rises corporate hub, it's also home to some of to commute to work as its very central
with beautiful views of the park and the newest luxury buildings in Center location provides easy access to
quick access to transit. City. anywhere in the city.
4 Fairmount 5 University City 6 Old City
Quiet Oasis Close to Center City Phiiladelphia's Scholastic Center Charming Neighborhood on the River
Fairmount is a quaint neighborhood This area boasts a short walk to campus Named for its historic charm, Old City is
situated northwest of City Hall. It's home for Penn/Drexel/CHOP affiliates. The known for its historical landmarks and
to the Philadelphia Art Musesum, ample rent here is usually a bit cheaper and the proximity to the Delaware River. This
green spaces, and is usually a bit quieter area has a collegiate feel to it. neighborhood is full of cobblestone
than the Center City scene. streets and is extremely walkable.
Rittenhouse Square
Luxury Properties in the Heart of Center City
ABOUT RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
Rittenhouse Square is located in Center City
and is home to some of the city's best
restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The
neighborhood has luxury high-rises with
beautiful views of the the park and quick
access to popular transit.
Amazing Charm
Great Independent Restaurants
Central Location Pricey
Great Public Transit Access
MEDIAN RENTS IN RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
$1,330 $1,735 $2,640
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
Review by Local Professional 2006 SPRUCE ST Review by Philadelphia Resident ADELPHIA HOUSE
I moved to Philly from Manhattan, and Rittenhouse Easy and fast to get to all local shops. A block away
Square feels like a dream. I have all of the amazing from the reading terminal and a few blocks away from
charm, food, shopping and culture that I would find in Whole Foods and Acme. Close to the University of the
the best NYC neighborhoods with the accessible, Arts on Broad Street. Lots of local bars and restaurants
quieter, friendlier feel of a smaller city. And there are a right outside your doorstep! Chestnut street can be
handful of parks within walking distance. We live in a noisy at night due to bar crowds but other than that it's
brownstone on Spruce St. which helps give that usually fairly quiet and nice.
comparatively suburban feel.
BEST IN
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
1 ICON
“Love the building, love the staff, very quiet,
best amenities we saw! You can't beat the
location!”
“Icon is a beautiful place to live in and you
can't beat the location! The staff that run
the apartment complex are incredibly
helpful and make the environment feel very
safe. In addition, the amenities within the
complex are amazing! You can't beat it!”
9.5 RATING
THE VERSAILLES
2 "The apartments are ridiculously huge and light-filled, the doormen are
super helpful, the location is great, management is quick to fix issues,
and it's super affordable.”
2116 CHESTNUT
3 “Perfect place to live if you can afford it. 2116 Chestnut is only a couple
of years old, the amenities are amazing, and the location can't be beat.”
PARC RITTENHOUSE
4 “I love living in this building - I feel safe and secure, and the location
and amenities are the best. I enjoy the restaurants nearby, plus the
gym and pool."
1700 CHESTNUT
5 “Brand new apartment building with one of the best locations in
Philadelphia. Highly recommended.”
Logan Square
Luxury High-Rises in Center City
ABOUT LOGAN SQUARE
Corporate offices and historic buildings,
including City Hall, span across Logan Square.
While this neighborhood is a corporate hub,
it's also a popular spot for working
professionals and those in grad school since
it's fairly close to most places in the city.
Great Location Clean
Schuylkill River Trail Trolley
Walkable
MEDIAN RENTS IN LOGAN SQUARE
$1,200 $1,400 $2,500
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT LOGAN SQUARE
Review by Local Resident ONE FRANKLIN TOWN Review by Philadelphia Resident THE ELLINGTON
It's not Rittenhouse, but it's not as pricey. Logan is lots I absolutely love the location. Easy walk to work, good
of families, a handful of schools, some great museums, a food options ranging from fine dining to late-night pizza
scattering of nice restaurants, a Whole Foods, an to bars. It's close to a Whole Foods, a local family
excellent running trail, and some of the most accessible owned market called Kleins, and City Hall. 30th Street
transit options are found on Market as soon as you Station is a 30 minute walk away if you need to take the
cross the river. MFL or Regional Rail lines.
BEST IN
LOGAN SQUARE
1 1919 MARKET “1919 Market is the best building in
Philadelphia. It's brand new and the best
value for the amenities offered.”
“Wonderful place to live. Great restaurants
all around the building. Walking distance to
Rittenhouse Square, high-end shopping
district, and conveniently located near the
30th street Septa station. Easy to get
around town and vibrant Philadelphia
9.9 RATING community.”
THE MURANO
2 “Great quality and very kind personnel. Fantastic amenities. A bit
expensive.”
THE STERLING APARTMENTS
3 “Great renovated and spacious apartments in terrific building. Love the
open kitchens, hardwood floors and the building amenities. The gym is
huge and always available."
EDGEWATER
4 “Great for families. It's great to live in a peaceful location next to the
river and trail."
2040 MARKET APARTMENTS
5 “Brand new building with huge windows, in-unit laundry, gym, and nice
appliances. Price is very high as a result."
Midtown Village
Lots of Restaurants & Close to School
ABOUT MIDTOWN VILLAGE
Young folks abound in the heart of Center City,
populating the many restaurants and cafes
during the weekends and weeknights.
Convenience is key here as the location is ideal
for UArts students - class will be just a short
walk away.
Central Location Busy and Bustling
Higher Prices
Awesome Bars/Restaurants
MEDIAN RENTS IN MIDTOWN VILLAGE
$1,050 $1,530 $2,600
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MIDTOWN VILLAGE
Review by UArts Student BURLINGTON HOUSE APTS. Review by UArts Student THE COMMONWEALTH
Great location. 3 minute walk away from UArts. Close to The neighborhood is pretty okay, it’s the city so what
transportation. Walking distance from most theaters you see is what you get. There’s a lot of bars and
and parks. restaurants nearby, so that’s great. There’s a target really
close too, so I don’t have to go today far if I need to buy
something.
BEST IN
MIDTOWN VILLAGE
1 GRIFFIN CENTER CITY “I love living here. The management is
great and very responsive. The tenants are
all relatively young and mostly either
students or working professionals."
“The Griffin has been a very positive
experience. The building is newly renovated
and has great amenities including a gym
and beautiful roof deck. The management
staff is very nice and I love having the
concierge there 24/7. Would definitely
9.7 RATING recommend for young professionals who
are looking for a well maintained building in
a convenient location.”
THE COLLINS
2 “Best place to live in Philly. There are a lot of restaurants and shopping
spots nearby. Apartments are very nice."
1200 WALNUT
3 “The location is prime - right in the heat of Center City with good food,
parking, good coffee, grocery store, dry cleaner, gym within a block."
1213 WALNUT
4 "Honestly, the best part of living in this place is being able to have
access to the whole city. Everything is close by, including campuses and
food, grocery stores, and entertainment."
1334 WALNUT
5 “I moved here from New York and was very impressed with this
building. The location is minutes from great bars/ restaurants and
includes many of the amenities not found in many other buildings."Fairmount
Open Urban Spaces and Riverfront Walking Paths in
Center City
ABOUT FAIRMOUNT
Withdrawn from the middle of Center City,
Fairmount provides ample activities for the
community, especially families, with its green
spaces. Appropriately nicknamed the Art
Museum, Fairmount is the epicenter of artistic
culture in Philadelphia.
Lots of Community Events
Easy Metro Access Ample Parking
Great for Families
MEDIAN RENTS IN FAIRMOUNT
$1,105 $1,300 $1,950
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT FAIRMOUNT
Review by CHOP Resident 2043 SPRING GARDEN Review by Philadelphia Resident LOFTS 640
Fairmount is an excellent area to live in since it's in Fairmount is it's own self-contained neighborhood. It is
walking distance to the Schuylkill trail, great for biking to easy to take public transportation to other popular parts
work, or relaxing by the river. The area has great of the city if you're near Broad Street, otherwise, it
restaurants, easy-to-find parking, and an excellent/ quickly becomes more tedious. It's a pretty
massive Whole Foods with 4 restaurants inside. It is neighborhood, with Green Street and the Art Museum
also very easy to walk to Downtown Philly (15-40 min nearby, and is rapidly developing.
walk for most of Center City and University City).BEST IN
FAIRMOUNT
1 CITYVIEW CONDOMINIUMS
“Apartment building is great and
conveniently located for a Fairmount
complex. Minutes away from Whole Foods,
PSC, a strip of coffee and restaurant
options, and some fun bars."
“The staff, doorman, security are all so kind
and helpful. Pool and gym are amazing, so
clean! The apartment itself is very quiet.
Lots of bright, natural lighting. Pets must be
approved by owner. Very clean, fast
9.8 RATING elevators. There's also a backyard area and
it's very close to public transportation.”
PARK TOWNE PLACE PREMIER
2 “The newly renovated Park Towne Place Premier apartments are some
of the nicest in Philly that are within a decent budget. We love our
apartment."
THE GRANARY
3 “I've been living at the Granary for 2 years and have resigned our lease
for a third. It's been great. Everything is updated. We're talking all
kitchen appliances, washer/dryers, fixtures, flooring - it's all new."
NORTHXNORTHWEST
4 “I love the amenities here, but mostly I LOVE the location. You're right
next to Center City and only a short walk from the Art Museum."
THE PHILADELPHIAN ON THE PARKWAY
5 “Great condo complex. Extremely friendly staff with a professional
attitude. Gym/Pool not included but reasonably priced."University City
Universities Thrive in West Philadelphia
ABOUT UNIVERSITY CITY
Sitting west of the Schuylkill River, University
City is the scholastic center of West
Philadelphia. University City combines the
diversity of a college town with the energy of a
large metropolitan area. Public parks, farmers
markets, restaurants, and theaters, this
neighborhood has it all.
Cheaper than Center City
Lots of Students Fresh Grocer
College Feel Very Walkable
MEDIAN RENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
$1,090 $1,250 $1,525
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT UNIVERSITY CITY
Review by Student CHESTNUT HALL Review by Student 3601 MARKET
I enjoy living in University City. It is perfect if you want I'm glad I live in University City because I have such a
to live in a low-key area very close to school. Most short walk to school and can go home for lunch each
people in the area are affiliated with Penn/Drexel, so the day. I don't have time to do many fun activities in
community is generally pretty young and active. You are Center City anyway, so I don't regret not living there.
in walking distance from everything you might need. Having said that, Center City definitely has more of an
You do not need a car to get around. "adult" feel. Where I live in University City doesn't really
feel like a neighborhood or community.
13BEST IN
UNIVERSITY CITY
1 3601 MARKET “Perfect amenities. Management team is
extremely responsive and nice; they held a
lot of events as well.”
“I had no idea that I would love living in
University City so much. I moved to this
modern glass high rise at 36th and Market
after living in a similar (but much smaller)
apartment in Rittenhouse Sq last year. We
needed a bigger apartment and garage
9.6 RATING parking, and the prices on this side of the
Schuylkill were about $2,000 per month
less for 2 bedrooms + parking."
DOMUS
2 “Quiet place, perfect location, great amenities, nice and helpful front
office, good maintenance support 24/7."
THE LEFT BANK
3 “The Left Bank is a wonderful building - safe and clean with a 24 hour
doorman.”
3737 CHESTNUT
4 “My partner and I love living here. It is a little pricier than we wanted,
but we are getting our money's worth.”
CHESTNUT SQUARE
5 “The apartment itself is really nice. The location is great along with the
amenities too."Old City
Philadelphia's Historical District
ABOUT OLD CITY
In the "most historic square mile," Old City is
home to many American historical sites,
including the Liberty Bell and Independence
Hall. Combine the Old City's historic
architecture with its many family-friendly
activities, and it's easy to understand this
neighborhood's appeal.
Revitalized Great Nightlife
Beautiful Scenery Great for all Ages
Cobblestone Streets
MEDIAN RENTS IN OLD CITY
$1,230 $1,720 $2,640
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT OLD CITY
Review by UPenn Employee PAPERMILL LOFTS Review by Philadelphia Resident SUGAR REFINERY
Old City has revitalized like no other: great for couples, We love our neighborhood. I think being north of Market
singles, young families and working professionals. street is a must in old city. We are on a quiet
Endless shopping and dining and safe to boot! I have cobblestone street away from the noise and rowdiness
never loved a neighborhood so much. of market street. We have great artisan shops and
restaurants around us and a perfect local coffee shop
just outside our door. I love our area and encourage
friends who live in Rittenhouse to walk here on a nice
Saturday to enjoy this great side of the city.BEST IN
OLD CITY
1 CHURCH STREET APARTMENTS
“The location is unbeatable, central to
everything, close to public transport, bars/
restaurants and east access to major
highways. Unit is very spacious with high
ceilings and plenty of storage".
“There are twenty-foot ceilings in the living
room with windows from the bedrooms
that look out into the main living area. The
building is a little older but maintenance is
quick to fix any problems. You really can't
9.6 RATING beat the location only half a block from
Market Street restaurants and bars in Old
City.”
YORK SQUARE
2 “York Square Condos are truly the best kept secret in Philadelphia.
They're off the beaten path, yet a 10 minute walk to everything. There's
a dog park. The apartments are gorgeous".
THE CHOCOLATE WORKS
3 “This apartment is in a great location. Easy access to Center City,
surrounded by coffee shops and art museums. I love living here. The
apartment itself is perfect for a single, working professional".
THE BRODERICK APARTMENTS
4 “Location is amazing but it's pricey. The full time staff is great, both the
concierge staff and management".
CRAFTS HOUSE
5 “The Crafts House is a nice place to live in Old City. The management
is on the same block so you can stop into the office with any concerns."BEST
1 GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
“Love the neighborhood, the building, the
Midtown Village management and the amenities. Building is
brand new - renovated (I am the first
tenant of my apartment)."
“I love the Griffin! It is brand new, beautiful,
and modern. The amenities are great,
including a gym, yoga room, rooftop, club
room that has games, and free coffee and a
business center. When something is not
working, management responds right away.
9.7 RATING The maintenance staff is great as well. Best
decision I have made in a while!”
THE GRANARY
Fairmount
2 "The apartments are brand new and with modern appliances. The
living room and master bedroom are always full of sunlight and if your
room is south facing, you will have a nice view of Philly skyline."
THE LOFTS AT 1835 ARCH STREET
Logan Square
3 “This is a beautiful apartment building that's extremely spacious and
extremely quite. My apartment has beautiful high ceilings and a lot of
room."
THE PEPPER BUILDING
Rittenhouse Square
4 “The Pepper Building was recently renovated, has a nice fitness center,
and amazing views. The location is great and in close proximity to
Rittenhouse Square."
1919 MARKET
Logan Square
5 “1919 Market is a new, high-end building that is great to live in.
Fantastic floorplans and finishes; everything works as it should; and
responsive, friendly management."BEST
1 1700 CHESTNUT
“The building is very nice and the amenity
Rittenhouse Square area is just amazing, with a TV room, patio,
large living-room with a pool and a kitchen.
There's also a meeting room, one spinning
studio, and a gym.”
“The apartment is small but everything is
new and feels nice. The amenities are great
and include 1) a good sized gym with new
equipment, 2) a theater room with large
couch, 3) a common room with pool table,
TV, Kitchen, and large dining table, and 4)
9.5 RATING a study room. I am very happy with the
apartment/location!"
THE NEWPORT
Rittenhouse Square
2 “Smaller apartment complex, in a quiet neighborhood that's still close
to Rittenhouse Square and right next to the Kimmel Center. It is not as
flashy as some of the other buildings, but it was recently renovated."
THE TEXTILE LOFTS
Fitler Square
3 “This isn't a large building but feels much bigger because of the high
ceilings. It has all the standard modern amenities. Designated parking
lot is extra but definitely worth it. Amazing spot!"
1600 CHESTNUT
Rittenhouse Square
4 “Simple but very comfortable 1-bedroom apartment. This building has
good, low price options with perks included in rent such as water and
laundry. I definitely enjoy living here.”
1512 WALNUT
Rittenhouse Square
5 “The building is a mid-rise across the street from Brooks Brothers and
between The Gap and Chipotle. The building has exposed brick walls,
(real) hardwood floors."FO R
BEST
1 2400 CHESTNUT APARTMENTS
Fitler Square “2400 Chestnut has been a great
community. Lots of grad students, a shuttle
to Penn's campus, and excellent location
near the Schuylkill River.”
“If you do not have a low budget for a place
to stay and are looking for a safe
apartment, building, great amenities and
rental company, 2400 Chestnut is for you.
It is right in the middle of everything with
the 30th street train station, the highway,
9.5 RATING 13 minute walk to University City and
nightlife everywhere."
3601 MARKET
University City
2 “I love living close to University City (school). The amenities are great
& because it's so close to University City, it's easy to meet other
students."
THE LEFT BANK
University City
3 “Convenient to campus, excellent value (my 1BR is 1,100 sq ft), nicely
appointed, and excellent management. This is 100 times better than
living in Rittenhouse. Wouldn't change for the world.”
GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
Midtown Village
4 “While most grad students stay west of Broad, I'm thrilled that I looked
beyond the typical Rittenhouse Square buildings. This is a brand new
building that has amazing amenities and a very lively neighborhood."
EVO AT CIRA CENTRE SOUTH
University City
5 “The location of Evo is incredibly convenient - 15min walk from
University City. You can also easily access public transit as well as the
Lucy bus that is free for Penn students/employees."FO R
BEST
1 1900 ARCH STREET
Logan Square "It's super pet friendly, and a lot of the
residents have dogs (which is great with
Rittenhouse Park so close by)."
“My dream apartment. Spacious area with
almost floor-to-ceiling windows (natural
light was important to me). The curtains
are not blackout like they say. All new
appliances and excellent updated in-unit air
system. Utilities could be considered
9.5 RATING overpriced but it's very pet friendly!”
CHURCH STREET APARTMENTS
Old City
2 "Unit is very spacious with high ceilings and plenty of storage.
Reasonably priced for location. It's very pet friendly and easy to find
nice neighbors.”
2121 MARKET STREET
Logan Square
3 "I don't have a pet but this seems to be a great place for pet lovers
since it's very pet-friendly.”
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square
4 “The apartment is modern and a nice space and the amenities are a
huge perk. It costs slightly more than we planned on spending but the
private dog run sold us (we have an energetic black lab).”
2040 MARKET APARTMENTS
Logan Square
5 "For the price you get a good apartment. It is also very pet-friendly
which is great."BEST
1 GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
Midtown Village
"Love it here - they provide exceptional
amenities. The apartment homes are very
modern and provide a great environment."
"The amenities, location, and outstanding
customer service set this apartment
building ahead of the rest. I highly
recommend Griffin Center City to family
and friends!”
9.7 RATING
THE GRANARY
Fairmount
2 "Everything is updated. We're talking all kitchen appliances, washer/
dryers, fixtures, flooring - it's all new. The gym, common rec area, and
rooftop terrace are amazing."
SUMMIT PARK
Roxborough
3 "Lived there for 3 years and don't want to leave! The bar and pool are
so fun, and the classes offered are AWESOME. It's great having guests
over because parking is so easy too."
THE MURANO
Logan Square
4 “Great building with very nice and helpful management. All the
apartments seem to have wonderful views."
PARK TOWNE PLACE PREMIER
Logan Square
5 "Fully renovated/refurbished apartments, nice appliances inside, dry
cleaners, gym + swimming pool, groceries, and beauty saloon all on the
premises. Any maintenance requests are dealt with very quickly.”BEST
1 1900 ARCH STREET
Logan Square “Lots of sun in the living room. Very nice
amenities. Amazing gym and common
areas down stairs. Roof deck.”
"My husband and I were drawn to the
newness and style of the building, and
those model apartments were so cute/
modern. The gym was a key selling point--
one of the nicest gyms I've ever seen (they
have a climbing rope and kettle bells,
9.5 RATING medicine balls, punching bag, 4 treadmills,
a few ellipticals, and several weight
machines, all in a cool design setting)."
RITTENHOUSE CLARIDGE
Rittenhouse Square
2 “We've lived in NYC and DC and this apartment in Philly is our favorite
so far. We get such good value for our money, particularly given the
location and the brand new gym."
3737 CHESTNUT
University City
3 "I LOVE their brand new gym and the most amazing roof top. Overall I
am very pleased with my choice on making 3737 Chestnut my home.”
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square
4 “2116 is a great building that has everything you need (in unit washer/
dryers, gym, etc.). I have highly enjoyed living there and the location
(being closer to campus) has been very convenient.”
ICON
Rittenhouse Square
5 "The roof has the most spectacular view of the city as well as lounge
chairs, tables, heat lamps, a fire place, BBQ, and tables. The gym is also
outstanding."BEST
1 PARK TOWNE PLACE PREMIER
"Beautiful pool with cabanas and outdoor
Logan Square bar; recreation center with billiards, yoga
studio, art studio, in-house dry cleaner,
small market for groceries, coffee stand,
amazing gym, theater, etc."
“Decent apartment, great amenities,
fantastic location! In walking distance to
The Philadelphia Museum of Art and other
local Philadelphia museums and historic
landmarks. Very pet friendly community
with wonderful pool and cabana access.
9.9 RATING Enjoy the environment.”
THE STERLING APARTMENTS
Logan Square
2 "Love the open kitchens, hardwood floors and the building amenities.
The gym is huge and always available. The rooftop pool, grills, and
lounge are beautiful!”
PARC RITTENHOUSE
Rittenhouse Square
3 “Awesome building with amazing amenities (gym, roof deck, pools,
function room) and incredibly nice doorman. On the pricier side but
you get a lot for the money.”
1500 LOCUST
Rittenhouse Square
4 “Wonderful amenities- roof, study lounge, pool, gym. Many Wharton
students so there are always people that want to hang!”
THE MURANO
Logan Square
5 “Enjoy the swimming pool which is indoor, easy access to city, good
grocery options around, amazing access to University City. Would love
to buy my own!”BEST
1 THE GRANARY
"Whole Foods near by, a gym, great places
Fairmount to eat. Very close to Center City. I couldn't
say enough good things about the staff as
they are very helpful. The only draw back is
the price but I think it's worth it.”
"The staff are so friendly and help with
everything from mailing and receiving your
packages, to arranging cab rides, to
requesting maintenance services, and the
list goes on and on. After shopping around,
we found it to be comparable to other high
9.6 RATING rise apartments in the area. Very happy
with this place!"
EDGEWATER
Logan Square
2 “Amazing management team who bends over backwards to see that
comfort is provided.”
THE LOFTS AT 1835 ARCH STREET
Logan Square
3 Building management is super friendly and always willing to help. A lot
of my classmates have commented that my building is far and away
the best apt. building they've seen in CC.”
1334 WALNUT
Midtown Village
4 "The management is great and highly responsive and is much more
accessible than the type you’d encounter at some other properties."
NORTHXNORTHWEST
Fairmount
5 "The management team and front desk security really go above and
beyond here. They make sure residents are not only safe and satisfied,
but comfortable and feel at home.”Brownstones
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT BROWNSTONES
Brownstones are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a brownstone
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Brownstones can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Brownstone listings are typically available ~60 days in advance.
condo units in high-rises.
You can find a brownstone by searching online listings, contacting
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A BROWNSTONE a landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a brownstone search
Most renters working with VeryApt opt for larger properties in
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A BROWNSTONE order to simplify the housing search. That said, there are plenty of
wonderful brownstones - be prepared to visit more properties to
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS find that perfect home, carefully examine the pros/cons, and move
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about brownstones and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.For detailed reviews and personalized recommendations visit
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