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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Apr 21, 2016 12:55:47 GMT
Looking for apartment or other rental for the Philadelphia area. Any suggestions? Close to public transportation, and preferably an easy commute to both UPenn and offices near the 5000 area of Broad Street. What areas would you recommend? Stay away from? Thanks!!
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MorningPerson
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Post by MorningPerson on Apr 21, 2016 14:43:09 GMT
No advice on apartments, but I think you want to be close to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), and not Penn State (Pennsylvania State University, which is in the center of the state.) UPenn people would tar and feather you for that mixup.  |
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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Apr 21, 2016 14:56:10 GMT
Thanks, Morningperson. My DD's BF is going to school there, and I'm not familiar with that school at all. So do have any tips on neighborhoods near UPenn?
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Post by scrapcat on Apr 21, 2016 15:25:51 GMT
It's pretty easy to commute via public transit around Philly and it's not that big. Also Uber is prolific. The nicest neighborhood is Rittenhouse Square, but most of the younger/college age people are around University City. If he can afford that, then that's good. If not, the hip and upcoming areas are Northern Liberties and Fishtown near the river. Near the Art Museum, Fairmont starts to get a little sketchy, but there are some nice parts. It's a great city, lots of culture, arts, festivals, always something to do.
Where is he coming from?
eta: Does he have a job at the Navy Yard? That is pretty fast up and coming too with businesses and there's a huge plan to build up that area with residence spaces and shops, etc. There's a big food truck following down there too.
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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Apr 21, 2016 15:38:23 GMT
DD will be working near the Navy Yard, but they won't have a car, so someplace close to public transit is good. They're coming from NYC, so they're used to navigating. I just want to have places to suggest from someone who's familiar with the area and knows the local flavor of the community. They will definitely have a limited budget, but I want something very safe as well.
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