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Mid-Rise Apartment
Spruce Hill, 4247 Locust St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog Park
  •  Dog friendly  
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets

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7.6
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14 Reviews

About this Location

Clark Park
13 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
21 (bus) - 5 min
42 (bus) - 3 min

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,200+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,700+
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Window Unit A/C
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog Park
    •  Dog friendly  
    •  Restricted breeds  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 7.6/10, based on 14 renter reviews Write a review

8.6
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6.3
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7.4
Management
7.6
Value
5.5
Social
7.8
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The Fairfax reviews and highlights

  • Close to Penn's campus and there is a CVS and a grocery store on the same block
  • Safe and affordable
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Convenient place to live
  • Parking lot behind the building
  • Building is pet friendly and great for families
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Do NOT live here

I have had so many problems here since I moved in. It was a really difficult transition into school with all the active construction that I was never made aware of before I was locked in my apartment (hallway and room remodeling), damage of my unit due to active construction, no internet for more than a month into school, hard time having remote class at home with loud construction, non-functional bathroom sink and laundry machine, and wastewater spewing out of my bathroom vent. Issues since I moved in still persist or took many months to get "fixed." Do not be fooled by the new remodeling. It's an old building with cheap cosmetic fixes. Management and maintenance are not responsive and do not care. They never follow up so it is difficult to get things done unless you go into the office (hard when you're a dental student). Even then, things don't get done in a timely manner. Window A/C unit provided is not big enough for my small studio. A classmate who broke her lease early and moved out had pest control issues that were not solved by management in a timely manner. No amenities.

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Fairfax; Renovating Old Building

Building was built in 1923. Continuous renovations have significantly improved it. Very quiet. Everyone is very nice. Mail room. Security. Bike room. Option for in unit washer/dryer. Small parking lot. Dog friendly.

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Great Management

The management at the apartment is great. There is construction going on, but it is during hours when people would be at work and school.

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Great, quiet place for older students

Really great place for grad students! Lots of small families, people with pets, dental students, PhDs, etc. Great neighborhood -- much quieter than Rittenhouse area.

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Not bad, not amazing.

Pet friendly. A lot of floor space for the price. Option to pay for a parking space. CVS and grocery store across the street. Washing/drying room in the basement.
No AC, can't control the heating. No dishwasher. Far from Center City, close to University City.

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University City

The Fairfax has been a great place to live. It's located 2-3 blocks from Penn's campus in University City and a mile from HUP. There are great restaurants nearby (including Honest Tom's, Koch's Deli, and The Restaurant School), and within a block from CVS, Shop'n'Bag grocery store, the beer distributor, and the wine and spirits store. It's across the street from the Penn Alexander School, and there's typically a safety officer at the corner of 42 and Locust. They have studio apartments as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Residents can have up to 2 pets and they have a pet area outside. On the downside, it's an older building, and so some units don't have updated amenities, and residents need to provide their own window A/C units. But overall, a great place to live!

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The Fairfax

It is a very convenient location, close to campus, grocery stores, and restaurants. It is a great bargain.

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Cozy two bedroom with two bathrooms!

My roommate and I (graduate students at Penn) lived in a two bedroom here for two years and absolutely loved it. We each had a private bathroom adjacent to our bedrooms so it was basically like a private suite. The shared living room and kitchen were situated between our rooms - no noise travelled between the bedrooms at all. Even with apartments on either side of us, we never heard any neighbors - this place is built very solid. Don't let the outdated hallways fool you, our apartment had a brand new kitchen and new windows. The storage space was unbelievable - SO many closets. The front desk staff was nice enough, some were rude at times, but we were comforted that they are there, and it's great to have them receive packages for you. I paid an extra $75/month for parking behind the building which was very convenient. It's also right across the street from a 24hr CVS - so many late night food/snack runs. There are also many delicious restaurants/food places within a two block radius, and a grocery store as well! It was a great place to live :)

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The Fairfax

The Fairfax was a great place to live in Philly. My apartment was spacious and in good condition. It was in a nice location, very close to grocery stories, small restaurants and bars. I always felt secure in the building. I really enjoyed my time there and still miss certain things about it!

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Unbelievable Price

Fairfax Apartments is amazing for the price. Decent location, laundry in the basement and really spacious apartments. It's an old building, but the apartments are relatively new. Kellee was awesome in touring the apartment, setting up the lease etc. The rest of the staff (people who work at the front desk) aren't always so helpful. But overall, it's really difficult to find apartments in a full service building for this price that are this spacious.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Pasqually’s Pizza & Pasta
Saad’s Halal Restaurant
Honest Tom’s Taco Shop
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grocery 2 Recs

Aldi
Mariposa Food Co-op
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 8 Recs

Fit Gym University City
Bikram Yoga West Philly
University City Swim Club
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parks 9 Recs

Clark Park
Clark Park Dog Bowl
Malcolm X Park
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coffee 13 Recs

Lil’ Pop Shop
Manakeesh Cafe Bakery
Lulu Cafe
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Parking Near The Fairfax

No parking is available at The Fairfax, but there is parking nearby.
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

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