315 Arch Street (Old City)

Beautiful, newly-renovated one bedroom apartment in Old City. This top floor, corner unit apartment features marble counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, high-ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Huge windows offer views of the Center City skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge while providing great natural light. Plenty of storage space plus brand new washer/dryer in unit.

Excellent location steps away from great restaurants and nightlife, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and The National Constitution Center. Several bus and subway options within 2 blocks and easy access to NJ, 76 and 95.

Small pets permitted with additional deposit.

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924 Clinton Street (Washington Square)

Beautiful one bedroom, garden apartment for rent. Large walk-in closet in living room. Separate entrance in historic brownstone. Unit features eat in kitchen, central ac, and 750 s.f. of living space! The unit can be full furnished, or owner can remove if tenant prefers.  Rent includes ALL utilities (WiFi and basic cable as well!) Sorry, no pets

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117 N. 15th Street (Rittenhouse Square)

This building is regarded as Philadelphia’s finest example of Art Deco elegance. In 1926, famous French architect Louis Jallade was commissioned to design a twin-tower hotel at the corner of 15th and Arch streets. Today, this building is a beautifully adapted, 26-story residential tower with a host of contemporary amenities including a new lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center and all-new designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Amenities at this great community include in-suite washer & dryer, on-site complimentary fitness center, new community room with flat-screen TV & free WI-FI and a spectacular roof deck with great city views!

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4336 Freeland Avenue (Manayunk)

3 Large sun lit bedrooms 1.5 baths. Full basement, new washer, excellent storage. Living room, (decorative fire place) dining room and kitchen, original hardwood floors, large sun lit windows. Kitchen has Island for bar stools and an adjacent good sized dining area. Kitchen door leads to small back patio and fenced back yard area. Neighborhood easy access to public transportation and bike paths

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651 N. 15th Street (Art Museum)

Three apartments available in a beautiful Brownstone on a quiet block in the Art Museum area! This is brownstone living at it’s best featuring hardwood floors and exposed brick! All apartments were recently renovated from top to bottom!

The third floor apartment is a gorgeous two bedroom unit. Two units on the second floor, a large studio and a 1 bedroom with large living space. All units are equipped with gas stove, dishwasher and disposal. Shared laundry in basement.

Walking distance to public transportation and many great Art Museum attractions! Cats ok and Small dogs negotiable!

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How to deal with noisy neighbors

It’s the unflinching reality of renting an apartment — everyone, at some point in their leasing life, will have a noisy neighbor. But how do you address the problem without running the risk of alienating your neighbor and coming across as “that guy?” Here are some tactics you can take to ensure that you’ll never have to hear Mariah Carey singing to you on a Tuesday night ever again (unless you want to).

Confront your neighbor directly

You’re not in high school anymore, so don’t resort to leaving passive-aggressive notes. Being childish is a guaranteed way to get your neighbors to dislike you, and there’s always the chance that they’ll retaliate in an unsavory way, like making even more noise. What will you do then?

Instead, be a grown-up and tell them nicely that you can hear their late-night antics coming through the walls. More often than not, your neighbors won’t even be aware that they were being loud in the first place.

Compromise with a schedule

If you end up confronting your neighbors with concerns about noise, be sure to make them feel like you’re open to compromise. Give them a rundown of what your daily schedule looks like, specifically what times you need noise to start dying down. At the same time, ask what times are sensitive for them, so that they feel like it’s a two-way street.

Additionally, it’s good practice to follow up with all of your surrounding neighbors. If, for example, you like to work out in your apartment but live on the second floor, ask your downstairs neighbors what their schedule looks like and when noise will be an issue for them. That way, you can do plyometrics in your apartment without wondering if the people below you are going crazy. Show your neighbors that you’re willing to compromise if they are, and both of you will feel much better about the situation.

Defer to management

Don’t worry about looking like a tattle-tale — in fact, when noise is truly too much to handle, deferring to management is the most responsible and viable way to deal with the situation. Your apartment manager is, after all, the only one equipped and authorized to handle the situation. If you’re worried about coming off as the bad guy, request that the manager keep you anonymous when alerting the offending tenant.

Be sure to check your lease; most complexes have designated quiet times that begin around 9 or 10 p.m. If your neighbor is shouting or throwing disruptive parties at midnight, you’re absolutely in the right to speak with management about your concerns. In fact, your apartment manager will be glad you did. No one wants a problematic tenant who’s ruining the complex for prospective renters.

Soundproof your apartment

A fan or a white noise machine will help drown out the noise from a busy street or an overactive neighbor. Invest in curtains or drapes for the windows to insulate against outside noise.

Additional tips for the future

If noise is a sensitive issue for you, remember to take it into consideration the next time you’re looking for a new apartment. Always try to live on the top floor, and stay away from high-volume areas (especially apartments close to college campuses). Another factor to note is carpeting; if the person above you has carpeting, the noise will be diminished, unlike with hardwood floors.

Additionally, keep in mind that if you’re going to complain about noise, it’s your duty to be responsible with your own noise as well. Chances are that if you can hear your neighbors, then they can hear you. Always notify your neighbors before you have more than a few people over or if you’re having a formal party, and remember to invite them out of courtesy.

Introduce yourself to your neighbors upon moving in, offer them your phone number, and encourage them to notify you if you get too loud. This will prompt them to reciprocate, which takes care of the awkward moment when you’re debating whether you should use a broom to let #127 know that their late-night dinner party is too loud.

FULL ARTICLE: http://www.zillowblog.com/2013-06-05/how-to-deal-with-noisy-neighbors/

Jenny Zhang is a writer at SpareFoot, the online marketplace where you can find and reserve a self-storage unit with comparison shopping tools that show real-time availability and exclusive deals.

2601 Parkway Condos (Art Museum)

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bath unit available at the Parkway Condos! This 4th floor unit is state of the art with recently renovated bathrooms and kitchen, and hardwood floors in all living areas. The brand new kitchen boasts granite countertops, new oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave, and a large granite island. The open floor plan is great for entertaining, and the view of the Art Museum is impressive.

The unit also has a brand new washer/dryer and 4 newly replaced heater/air conditioner units. There is plenty of storage space, including a huge walk in closet in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a wall mounted flat screen TV that will remain as well as one in the kitchen.

Rent includes water, gas, 24-hour concierge and front desk staff, maintenance staff, modern fitness center, community room with Wi-Fi and flat screen TV, and private shuttle into Center City. You only pay electric and cable! Pets negotiable.

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2241 S 9th Street (South Philly)

Gorgeous, newly rehabbed home on great South Philly block. Large open floor plan. Spacious living room and dining room. Large kitchen with Granite counter tops and stainless steel and black appliances, and beautiful 42″ cabinets providing plenty of storage. Three spacious bedrooms on the second floor, along with a stylish and elegant full bath. Lots of closet space in this beautiful home. Full basement with washer and dryer. Central air. Rear yard. Tenant responsible for all utilities.

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We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for September occupancy! Come see our studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom layouts today!

FOR APPOINTMENTS: Please call 215-825-1400 to schedule a tour!

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