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MLS: #PAPH2647162, Listed By: Gaurav Gambhir, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

42 S 15th Street #1605

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102

$2,303 Check your credit

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Bath

592

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Original hardwoods underfoot and the quiet hum of a well-run building around you — this is what settling into a one-bedroom at Avenir actually feels like. The building has stood in Center City Philadelphia since 1902, and more than a century of urban life has only sharpened its sense of purpose. Thick walls, a proper lobby with concierge staff who know your name, and the kind of bones that newer construction simply cannot replicate. The elevator opens onto your floor and the city noise fades behind you. Inside unit 1605, an open floor plan makes the most of 592 square feet in the way that only a thoughtful layout can. Nothing feels cramped or compromised. The kitchen anchors one end of the living space, finished with upgraded countertops and a full suite of stainless steel appliances — re frigerator, stove, dishwasher, disposal, and a self-cleaning oven with range hood. Mornings here move efficiently. Coffee brews while you load the dishwasher from last night, and the counter space gives you room to actually cook rather than just assemble. The washer and dryer are in-unit, which quietly reshapes how the whole week flows — laundry gets done on your schedule, not the building's. The bedroom is a proper retreat. A walk-in closet handles what smaller apartments cannot, giving you room to organize rather than just store. Everything in this unit is designed to work together so that the square footage feels more generous than the number suggests. Beyond the apartment door, Avenir offers the infrastructure of a building that takes hospitality seriously. A staffed concierge means packages are received, questions are answered, and the front door is never uncertain. The fitness center is downstairs when you need it — no commute, no membership fee negotiation, just consistency. The game room and meeting room give you spaces that extend your living area without requiring you to leave the building, whether that means hosting a casual evening with neighbors or finding a quiet corner to work through the afternoon. Security throughout the building means you come and go without second-guessing. Center City Philadelphia is the address that needs no explanation to anyone who knows the city, but it deserves one anyway. This neighborhood is dense with the kind of daily infrastructure that makes car-free living not just possible but genuinely preferable — coffee shops, restaurants, grocers, and cultural institutions layered one on top of another across walkable blocks. The city's energy is right outside, but the building itself provides the counterweight: a calm, staffed, well-maintained environment where coming home feels like arriving somewhere rather than just stopping somewhere. Street parking is available for those who keep a car in the city. Pets are welcome here, cats and dogs alike, which matters because the neighborhood rewards the dog-walking life. The pocket parks, the wide sidewalks, the morning rhythm of a dense urban neighborhood — it all works better with a dog leading the way or a cat waiting in the window when you return. The daily routine at Avenir has a particular texture to it. You wake up in a building that has been part of this city since the early twentieth century, make coffee in a kitchen that works the way a kitchen should, and walk out a front door that opens onto one of the most connected neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The history stays with you in the details. The modern life stays with you in the function. Both of them together make this feel like more than a rental — they make it feel like a place worth coming home to. 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Other

Price : $2,303

AD Id : 88026095

MLS Id : PAPH2647162

Beds : 1

Living Area Size : 592

Year Built : 1970

Garage : 1

County : PHILADELPHIA

Subdivision: Center City

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 1

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1
Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Open Floorplan Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

Building Information

Year Built: 1970 Building Area Total: 592 Construction Materials: Other Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

Property Information

Subdivision: CENTER CITY Source Property Type: Residential Lease Property SubType: Condominium Levels: One Property Age: 56

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $2303

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 00000000000

Parking Information

Parking Total: 1 Garage Door Opener, Garage, Assigned, Attached

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1 Pets Allowed: Dogs OK, Cats OK, Yes

Homeowners Association Information
Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Concierge, Game Room, Security, Elevator(s)

Location Information

Direction: AVENIR is conveniently located just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square, and is near the University Of The Arts (UARTS), Peirce College, Moore College of Art and Design and Drexel College of Nursing. WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/04/2026 @ 23:32

MLS: PAPH2647162 LISTED BY: Gaurav Gambhir, KW Empower 215-627-3500 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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