1 Bed
1 Bath
619 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
619 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 619 sqft
Subdivision Center City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2685664
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 619
Year Built 1970
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The bedroom tucks away from the living space with a walk-in closet that handles far more than a standard wardrobe — coats, luggage, off-season storage, all of it disappears behind the door. The bathroom is clean and functional, and the overall sense of the unit is one of thoughtful economy: nothing wasted, everything considered.
Downstairs, the building gives you more reasons to stay in and more reasons to venture out. The fitness center means skipping the gym membership without skipping the workout. When the day calls for something less structured, the game room offers a change of pace, and the meeting room is there when you need a quiet place to close out a project or take a call away from your desk. Concierge service at the building level adds a layer of ease to everyday logistics, and building security offers peace of mind whether you're coming home late from dinner or leaving early for a morning meeting. Elevator access keeps the commute between your floor and the lobby effortless.
And then there's the address itself. Forty-two South Fifteenth Street places you at the edge of Rittenhouse Square, one of the most walkable and genuinely enjoyable corners of Philadelphia. The square itself is steps away — a park that functions as a living room for the neighborhood, equally suited to a lunchtime break, an evening stroll, or a quiet Saturday morning with a book. The blocks surrounding it are dense with cafés, wine bars, independent restaurants, and the kind of culinary variety that makes cooking optional on any given night. Brunch spots fill up on weekends, neighborhood regulars take their usual tables at the corner bistros, and the sidewalks stay lively in a way that feels more like a village than a city center.
The building itself carries history into the present — constructed in 1902, Avenir has the bones of another era and the conveniences of this one. That combination shows up in small ways throughout the building's common areas and in the character that newer construction rarely replicates.
Pets are welcome here, cats and dogs alike, which makes the proximity to the square's green space all the more practical. On-street parking is available in the surrounding blocks for residents who keep a car. For those who rely on the city's transit network, the density of Center City means that buses, subway lines, and regional rail connections are woven into the fabric of the neighborhood — getting anywhere in Philadelphia from this address is rarely complicated, and getting to the broader region is straightforward from there. 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 19102 (19102)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Air Filter System, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s)
Hot Water Other
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Equipment Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Heat Source Other
Exterior
Parking Features Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 1.0
Amenities Available Fitness Center, Concierge, Elevator, Spa, Extra Storage, Game Room, Security, Reserved/Assigned Parking, Pool - Outdoor
Water Access N
Accessibility Accessible Switches/Outlets, Elevator, Other
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 619
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 619
Pets Allowed Dogs OK, Cats OK, Case by Case Basis, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
Nearby Locations
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