4247 LOCUST ST #515 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bath
472 SqFt
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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 472 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2651770
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 472
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Mornings set the tone. The kitchen is right there, close enough to feel connected to the rest of the space, appointed with stainless steel appliances that include a dishwasher, a disposal, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It is a kitchen designed for someone who actually cooks, or someone who only ever reheats leftovers — and either way it handles the job without crowding you. The open layout means you can be in the kitchen and still feel like you are part of the room, still catch whatever light is coming through, still feel the ease of a space that does not compartmentalize your mornings into separate boxes.
The walk-in closet is one of those quiet gifts that reveals itself gradually. In a studio this well-considered, storage is not an afterthought — it is part of what makes the space livable over the long term. The floor plan flows in a way that makes the square footage feel intentional rather than limiting, and the open configuration gives you genuine flexibility in how you arrange and inhabit the space.
Beyond your own front door, Fairfax Apartments offers a full complement of community amenities that extend the footprint of daily life well past the studio itself. The fitness center means your workout does not require a separate commute. The game room and meeting room give you places to decompress or connect, depending on the day. A gated community provides a layer of comfort, and the elevator means getting home at the end of the day requires no additional effort. On-site laundry and parking round out the practical side of things, and the dog park signals that this building understands that pets are not guests — they are residents too. Dogs and cats are welcome here, with breed restrictions and a deposit required.
The building itself is part of the story. Built in 1927, Fairfax Apartments carries the bones and character of a Philadelphia that knew how to build for longevity. The kind of construction that predates shortcuts, where the walls are solid and the proportions feel human. That original character exists now alongside a neighborhood that is very much in motion. Philadelphia's urban fabric has a way of cycling through quiet periods and then surging back with new energy, and the blocks around Fairfax reflect that momentum — established storefronts sharing sidewalks with newer arrivals, long-standing neighborhood institutions drawing the same foot traffic as recently opened cafes and small businesses finding their footing. It is the particular energy of a neighborhood that knows what it has been and is still deciding what it wants to become, and living inside it means you get to be part of that unfolding.
This is a home for someone who wants presence in the city without sacrificing the feeling of a settled, grounded place to return to at the end of the day. The studio at Fairfax offers exactly that — a compact, connected, character-rich base from which Philadelphia is always within reach. 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 472
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 472
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
