Artful row home of writer and pianist in South Philadelphia’s vibrant East Passyunk neighborhood. Looking for someone respectful of the abundance of original art and a newly restored Yamaha piano.
Two bedrooms, 1 full, 1 half bath,
Very large kitchen,
Furnished studio/den/library
Patio & central air
FIOS high speed internet
Laundry/storage area
Easy walk to everything - shops, bars, bistros, James Beard awarded bakeries and eateries.
Steps from transit and IndieGo Bikes.
State of the Art Community Center playground
The BOK; vocational arts school turned artist’s and community resource.
10 minutes to Center City’s arts district, historic sites, shops, Jefferson and PA hospitals.
20 minutes to West Philadelphia’s universities.
The home is 1100 square feet on one Philadelphia’s smaller bantam streets.
Re Accessibility: three steps into the home, stairs to second floor, and to basement studio are roughly x steeper than standard risers.
Rent includes All Utilities, Wi-Fi
I am a poet and teacher of creative writing at the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia. Prior to semi-retirement I was classical music critic for the Inquirer and other national publications.
I teach piano in my home; need someone respectful of a newly restored Yamaha keyboard.
The home is modest but well cared for; the valuables, besides the instrument and abundance of original art by professionals in the family and friends, a few treasured wood pieces, and my downstairs working library.
I live alone with a mixed lab
Neighbors on this small street are friendly and helpful.
50% deposit required upon validated references;
Refundable security deposit tbd
One dog (size and breed a consideration): there is a pet door. The neighborhood is extremely dog friendly - and Family friendly
Pets allowed in CVS, Acme, and most shops on The Avenue as Passyunk is called.
The home is three blocks from small dog park at The BOK.
Best dog park in the city roughly 1/2 mile walk.
Doggie day care and boarding facilities abound