University City is the rental market most directly tied to Penn, Drexel, and CHOP. The housing is concentrated in high-rise apartments along Walnut and Chestnut Streets, renovated brownstones and rowhomes in the surrounding blocks, and large Victorian twins in the residential pockets further west. Tenant demographics: graduate students, medical residents, junior faculty, and young professionals working in University City labs and offices.
Most University City turnovers we do are 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in mid-rise or high-rise buildings. The typical scope is fast deep clean, paint touch-ups, lock rekey, and we're out within 5 days. Many buildings have specific contractor rules (work hours, freight elevator access, certificate of insurance requirements) which we handle as part of the coordination.
We work throughout University City including the corridors along Walnut Street, Chestnut Street, 40th Street, the residential streets near Penn campus, the family blocks near Powell Elementary, and the apartment buildings near 30th Street Station.
What University City landlords usually need
University City turnovers are typically fast, low-drama refreshes between professional tenants. Standard tier handles most jobs — clean, touch up, rekey, done. We handle the building paperwork (COIs, freight elevator reservations) so you don't have to coordinate with property management directly.
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 University City turnovers
University City pricing is at our standard range. High-rise condos sometimes add ~$100-200 in coordination time due to freight elevator scheduling, but no surprise charges.
Typical University City 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.