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Recently moved across the city and am now in South Philly. Still getting used to the parking - are there any websites that show which streets aren't permit required streets?

Here's the opendataphilly source. Last updated about 5 years ago, but streets that are permit almost never revert to non-permit, so starting from there is better than nothing.

currently a senior at Drexel, will start a full time job in the summer and I want to stop living with roommates and find somewhere for myself. what are some ways to find a studio or 1bd? I have only stayed in the UCity area but I want to explore other options but I’m unsure of what prices to expect outside of West Philly, I know it will depend on the neighborhood and wondering as well what would be some good options for a 20 sth female (will work in center city)

Depends on your budget and location, I was looking in summer of 2021 and could find 1br apartments in the 1500 to 1800 range (and higher in the more premier neighborhoods and luxury buildings). Studios iirc were like 1100 to 1600 depending on location.

I ended up in a 2br with a roommate for like 2000. Unless you have had bad experiences living with people, having just 1 roommate will greatly increase your standard of living. Currently in a 2br south philly apartment for 1750 a month.

If commuting to CC I'd reccomend being close to a train or bus line

I’m planning on moving to Philly in May for a summer internship. Does anyone have any recommendations for short term leases? This is my second summer in the area, but I’d like to live near university city this summer rather than South Philly like last year. I’ve been having trouble deciphering the best way to go about finding roommates/ affordable housing!

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Moving here from Texas. Anyone how I can register my car to PA? I was also thinking about selling it once I got here but not sure if it would be cheaper to just sell it in Texas.

thank you so much! and I haven’t had bad experiences but unfortunately all my current roommates will be living alone or with SO and the idea of moving in with someone I don’t know kinda sucks, I’m hoping to move with my SO but in two years so ideally wanted to do a studio for a year and then find something better. Have you had any experience with the so called “luxury apartments” or just apartment building in general? also would like to go from a landlord to a managing company but don’t love the idea of the elevated prices for let’s say a half ass gym the include to raise rent prices

>also would like to go from a landlord to a managing company but don’t love the idea of the elevated prices for let’s say a half ass gym the include to raise rent prices

Just moved from one of these "luxury" apartments in Fishtown and it is exactly as you described. Management company sees you as a number. Corners are cut in construction and everything looks nice but is cheap. The gym isn't good enough for a fitness junkie to get a good workout in, and isn't enough to really inspire fitness in someone who wants to get into it. Half the amenities are useless, like common rooms and stuff. It was fine for a first apartment in the city, but I don't feel like the amenities justify the rent.

I've always felt that private landlords actually see you as people and the relationship is more personal. I know some can be absolutely shitty, but I try to sus them out during the apartment tours. Just my two cents though.

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/New-Resident-Relocation-Information/New%20Residents/Pages/default.aspx

This might be a silly question but is Old City predominantly older people and couples, or are there a lot of 20-30s-year-olds living there too?

Best neighborhoods with apartments with parking included and decent rent + relatively safe? I was looking at manayunk/mt airy areas. Live in CC now.

Port Richmond

Are there certain areas I should be avoiding when finding a new place? I'm in NJ trying to make the move to Philadelphia. Thanks in advance.

I have been living here since August and every other week, I get these people knocking on my door asking for my electric bill. I was originally pleasant and would tell them that I was not interested in showing them my bill, but they keep coming. Today I told them quite literally to fuck off.

Is there any way to stop these dense bunch of assholes? I might not be from here, but it is shady af. How is this not illegal?

Can I throw a bucket of cold water at them?

Those would probably be your best bet. Anything in cc proper with parking will be expensive

Philly has one of the nations best public transit systems* and provided your living and working situations allow, you can absolutely live here without a car. If you are living in center city, south Philly, or west Philly, I would venture to say your life will be happier without a car to worry about.

If you do being your car, I would highly suggest letting AAA handle it for you on arrival. The DMV won't do it, you have to use a third party notary or inspection ship, and AAA is the least sleazy and is great at helping you with the paperwork.

There are many situations where you will be required to prove that you paid sales tax on the vehicle, otherwise you will be required to pay tax on the KBB value. Bring your receipt from when you bought the car.

Don’t answer the door. They’ll move on

I mean there are huge swaths of North and West Philly you should avoid if you’re able to, along with scattered spots in other areas. What’s your criteria in terms of budget, location, etc?

Penn housing fb group

Old City can be pretty expensive. I think there is a big difference between the average 20 something and 30 something and what they can afford. I don’t live there but Fishtown seems to attract younger people and is somewhat cheaper than Old City.

Ideally something around the 1k max range. Trying to escape Jersey's minimum $1500.

I have a medium-ish dog, no car, and will be moving pretty close to city hall. What advice can you spare for someone who's never lived in a city before?

Campus Apartments usually helps match people looking for short term leases with tenants looking to sublet during the summer months.

Have you tried posting a No Solicitors sign? Some companies do respect it.

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Philly is hard to pin down aside from the bigger areas mentioned above and everyone has their own threshold. Find places you like and once narrowed down do a dry run of regular things like a grocery trip, trip to work, train, park etc and look around. Make sure it meets your safety standards.

If you're used to having a dog in an apartment then it's not hugely different just a lot less grass, especially in that area. Rittenhouse park might be your nearest patch of grass, lots of people take their dog there. Only other advice is to take advantage of the city, go places and do things, you'll be in prime downtown area for events, not to mention some of the best restaurants you'll ever see.

You are going to have to move to one of those neighborhoods to avoid, or bordering one for 1k max unless you get a roommate.

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