1242 S 51st St

640 sq.ft. fully renovated apartment (Unit 1) in a West Philadelphia Victorian building. The unit is move-in ready and includes 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 front room and 1 bonus room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, dishwasher, stove and oven, fridge with freezer and microwave. The floor is laminate for all rooms except the kitchen and bathroom that are tiled. The backdoor gives direct access to the yard. Washer and dryer are available inside the unit upon request for additional $250/mo. Otherwise there is a laundromat in the block. There is no AC system, but you can install window units. Special feature: 24/7 security camera system that covers all entrances and common areas. The apartment is overlooking Kingsessing Park, you’ll have access to a well-maintained and thoughtful public outdoor space, featuring two tennis courts, four basketball courts, a semi-olympic swimming pool and picnic area. The building is conveniently located close to Clark Park, University City, University of Pennsylvania, CHOP and the University of the Sciences. Accessibility to local light rail is on the block! RENT AND LEASE INFORMATION: Rent is $1,200/mo with Internet Wi-Fi included. All utilities are tenant’s financial responsibility (electricity, gas and water). The first and last payment of rent is due on lease signing as well as security deposit corresponding to one month rent. Renter insurance is mandatory. Smoking and pets are not allowed. INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHEDULE A TOUR AND APPLICATIONS: To schedule a tour, you must complete a pre-qualification form. Request a tour clicking the button on this website or contact me so that I can send you the link. No credit check or payment is required during this phase. After submitting this form, if pre-qualified, you will be prompt to schedule a tour of the apartment. If you don't pre-qualify, the decision is final and you won't be able to schedule a tour nor rent any unit in the building. There are no exceptions. After submitting the form mentioned above, if you are pre-qualified, you can submit your application. It costs $29.00 + tax and includes screening reports (credit and background check included). Due to the size of the apartment, only 2 adult tenants allowed. Applicants with minors will require further discussion. MOST IMPORTANT SCREENING CRITERIA: Applicants must prove to have an established monthly income 3 times higher than the monthly rent. They must have a minimum credit score of 650. Regardless of their credit, they must have an acceptable debt/income ratio. They should have a crystal clear background check and no prior evictions. We don’t accept Section 8 applicants. No smoking. No pets. If you don’t match these basic criteria, we can eventually ask for a guarantor. A guarantor must have an established yearly income 90 times higher than the monthly rent. They must have an outstanding credit score and credit history as well as a crystal clear background check.