Neighborhoods
The City Line Neighborhoods
This area includes: Overbrook Park, Green Hill Farms, Overbrook Farms, Wynnefield, Belmont Village and Wynnefield Heights
The Neighborhoods West of 52nd Street
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This area includes: Carroll Park, Cobbs Creek, Haddington, Overbrook
The Neighborhoods Northeast of 52nd & Market Streets
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This area includes: Mantua, Belmont, East Parkside, West Parkside, Cathedral Park, Mill Creek, Dunlap
The Roxborough-Manayunk Neighborhoods
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This area includes: Manayunk, Roxborough, Roxborough Park/Upper Roxborough
The Germantown Neighborhoods
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This area includes East Falls
Suburban neighborhoods
- This area includes: Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Belmont Hills, Merion, Green Hill Farms, Narberth, Penn Wynn, Wynnewood, Upper Darby
First Steps
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Decide if you want to live alone or with a roommate
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Choose the type of unit you want to live in
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Research the area and unit in which you want to live
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Review the listings that are within your budget
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Choose at least 3 or more options
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Make an appointment to view the property
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Be on time for appointments
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Inspect the property carefully during the daytime and at night
Inspection Checklist
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Windows- cracks, locks, open and close easily, storm windows, screens
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Cracks or stains on the wall
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Water stains, leaks
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Door hinges and locks work well, peephole
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Sinks, toilets and tub drain well
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Adequate water pressure
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Major appliances included /work / clean
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Carpeting worn or stained
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Heat and A/C work
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Smoke detectors
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Fire extinguisher inspected/dated
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Sprinkler system
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Pest infestation
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Phone jacks
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Emergency Exits, Fire escapes
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Adequate outdoor lighting
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Adequate hallway lighting
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Cable Connection
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Ample outlets
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Electrical outlets work and can support computer equipment
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No exposed wires or outlets