521 S Broad Street, Unit 219
Philadelphia, PA 19147

$1,919.00 / Monthly

Beds: 1
Baths: 1 full
Sq. Feet: 739
MLS ID: PAPH2652310
Subdivision: WASHINGTON SQ
School Dist: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
An open kitchen flows into a living room framed by a thoughtful floor plan that makes every square foot of this 739-square-foot one-bedroom feel intentional and lived-in. Upgraded countertops anchor the kitchen, where stainless steel appliances — including a refrigerator with ice maker, a self-cleaning oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a disposal — line up cleanly along the workspace. This is the kind of kitchen where you actually cook: where Saturday morning eggs happen without navigating a cramped corner, where the counter has room for a cutting board and a coffee mug at the same time. The open layout means conversation carries from the kitchen straight into the living area, so whether you are hosting or just unwinding after a long day, the space moves with you rather than against you. The bedroom offers a genuine walk-in closet, the kind of storage that quietly changes how a home feels to live in day after day. No more rotating seasonal wardrobes or doubling up on dressers — everything has a place. In-unit washer and dryer mean laundry gets done on your schedule, folded in your own space, without a trip down a hall or a pocketful of quarters. Life at Southstar extends well beyond the four walls of the unit itself. The roof deck is the kind of amenity that earns its reputation — city views, open sky, and enough space to make an evening feel like an occasion rather than an afterthought. When the weather calls for it, the picnic area gives the experience a more grounded, social quality. The fitness center means skipping the gym membership is a legitimate option, not a compromise, and the game room and meeting room offer spaces for everything from a casual hangout to a focused work session away from the desk at home. Elevator access keeps the building easy to move through, and on-site parking in the garage means a car is an asset rather than a logistical puzzle. Security measures throughout the community add a layer of everyday ease that is easy to take for granted until you notice you already have. Pets are part of the picture here. Cats are welcome, and dogs are welcome with certain breed and size considerations in place — a deposit is required, so prospective residents with animals should confirm the specifics directly. The dog park on the property means morning walks do not require a trip around the block before the coffee has even kicked in. Built in 2014, the building carries none of the maintenance surprises that come with older stock, and the contemporary construction shows in the way the spaces feel clean, functional, and uncompromised. This is a building designed with residents in mind from the ground up, and that intention comes through in the details — from the appliances to the amenities to the way common spaces are laid out for actual use. Philadelphia has a way of making a neighborhood feel like its own small city, and this address puts you inside that experience. The street-level energy, the proximity to daily errands, and the broader connective tissue of the city are all within reach. For residents who commute, the surrounding transit infrastructure makes Center City accessible without making a car feel mandatory. For those who prefer to stay closer to home, the neighborhood itself offers enough texture and character to fill a week without repeating the same block twice. 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. View this listing at: http://karenrisserrealtor.com/mls=PAPH2652310

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  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Printed July 27, 2026


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