Center City is one of our most active turnover markets. The housing here is concentrated in high-rise condos, luxury apartments, and historic brownstones — each with its own turnover dynamics. Rittenhouse Square buildings tend toward longer leases and higher-end finishes; the apartments around Logan Square and Washington Square West see faster tenant cycles.
The typical Center City turnover we do is a 1- or 2-bedroom condo in a high-rise, sometimes with limited freight-elevator hours and strict HOA rules about contractor schedules. We work around all of it — we have certificates of insurance ready for building managers, and we know the freight elevator etiquette in most of the major Center City buildings.
We've completed turnovers in buildings throughout Center City, including the Symphony House, 2400 Chestnut, Walnut Street brownstones, The Phoenix, 1900 Sansom, and various Rittenhouse-area pre-war buildings. We're also comfortable with the smaller 4-12 unit walk-up buildings throughout the neighborhood.
What Center City Philadelphia landlords usually need
Center City turnovers most often need full repaints in neutral colors (whites and warm creams move best in this market), premium carpet or hardwood floor cleaning, and professional photos for listings on Zillow, Apartments.com, and direct-list platforms. White Glove tier is our most common choice for Center City units.
Three tiers, flat-rate pricing
Standard (Starting at $1,000) for routine refresh. Premium (Starting at $1,800) for full refresh with paint and appliances. White Glove (Starting at $2,500) for listing-ready with photos.
Pricing for Center City Philadelphia turnovers
Center City turnovers run at the higher end of our pricing range — both because units tend to be larger and finishes higher-end, and because high-rise logistics add coordination time. Standard starts at $1,000 in Center City, Premium starts at $1,800, and White Glove starts at $2,800 on a typical 1-2BR. Final flat-rate quote set at walk-through.
Typical Center City Philadelphia pricing
Free walk-through and written quote within 24 hours. No deposit to schedule.
How to get started
Call (267) 609-2570 or fill out our quick form. We'll schedule a free walk-through within 1-3 days, send a written quote within 24 hours, and work begins on your timeline. No deposit required. One invoice at completion.