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An Urban Oasis

Among the brick office buildings that crowd the heart of the city, a newly erected glass living space stands to break up the monotony of the concrete cityscape. Point Breeze Apartment Complex, nicknamed “The Carmel Building,” opened its doors only six months ago, and, based on tenant reviews, it’s already the highest-rated living complex in the Philadelphia area. The building took over 18 months to complete and more than $75 million to construct, but despite the long wait, tenants flocked over once the crystal doors opened. Because of the building’s positive reputation, luxurious living conditions and ideal placement within the city, it’s difficult, if not impossible, for potential tenants to lock down a place in the impressive living-quarters. Luckily, a two-bedroom loft with a view of Rittenhouse Square has just opened up. 

Exercise Paradise

Point Breeze Apartment Complex is no stranger to providing exclusive amenities for its tenants. Beside the furnished lobby spans a 12,000–square-foot fitness center complete with a 10-foot-deep swimming pool and a basketball court. Here, tenants have unlimited access to work–out systems such as ellipticals, treadmills and bikes. Fitness classes ranging from yoga to Zumba are also available to tenants for free. 

Sunset City

Nothing says luxury like a room with a view. Point Breeze’s lofts include a 400–square-foot furnished deck with a clear shot of the Philadelphia skyline. Watch the sunset along the cityscape from the deck as the sounds of the streets fill the air below. For a bird’s–eye view, crash on the wide-open rooftop deck. Mingle with other tenants through a game of Cornhole, or converse by the heated wading pool. Tenants can even just hang out and unwind on the vast array of adjustable deck chairs by the fire pit.  

A Walk in the Park 

Although within one of the East Coast’s busiest cities, Point Breeze is only a few steps away from one of Philadelphia’s most popular green spaces. Rittenhouse Square is home to frequent joggers, festivals and a vast array of plant life. The park is also surrounded by a diverse selection of popular restaurants, stores and bars. 

A studio apartment on floor 12 is now available for rent, but with all these comforts, it won’t be empty for long. 

Address: 1809 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 

Number of units: 30 two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom studio apartments of 1,200 square–feet; 15 one-bedroom apartments of 600 square–feet; 25 two–bedroom apartments of 800 to 850 square-feet; 12 three-bedroom apartments of 900 to 1,050 square-feet. 

Number of parking spaces: 90 parking spaces available in lower level garage; parking space expense covered by rent. 

Pet Policy: Dog and cat friendly. Some restrictions may apply. 

Rents: Studios, $3000 per month; one-bedrooms, $1,200-1,475 per month; two-bedrooms, $1,500-1,625; three-bedrooms, $1,750-1,950. 

More Information: pointbreezeloft.com; info@pointbreeze.com; 215-867-5309 

This is a paid partnership between City Studio and Philadelphia Magazine