About Fairfax Apartments Philadelphia

The Fairfax Apartments, in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, provide a living experience that is rare in today’s cookie-cutter world. Designed in the late Edwardian era by prominent Philadelphia architect Julien Abele (who also designed the Philadelphia Art Museum) the apartments feature high ceilings, graceful woodwork, bright, spacious rooms and sun porches, and solid fire-proof construction built on a steel frame, brick walls and terracotta partitions and floor construction.

The building contains a mix of generously proportioned apartments that range from one to four bedrooms and sizes from 600 to 2250 sq. ft. Set on 1.3 acres in the vibrant neighborhood of West Germantown, the gated site contains off-street parking, a serene side yard with mature trees and a communal area for gatherings.

The Fairfax is conveniently located to many neighborhoods in Philadelphia including areas around the University of Pennsylvania, Temple, Lasalle and Philadelphia University as well as Manayunk, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill. It is well served by public transportation (Chestnut Hill West Line and numerous bus lines see: https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/rail-chestnut-hill-west/) and is within walking distance to the Wissahickon Valley and the scenic trails of Fairmount Park.

The tenant community at the Fairfax is a diverse mix of families and young professionals who appreciate the graceful and spacious apartments as well as the considerable value that they represent. Over a third of the tenants have lived there for over five years with a few truly long term residents dating back to the 1990’s. This has created a stable population who care about their “neighbors” and contribute to a sense of community in the building.

The owners are a partnership of three individuals dating back to the early 1990’s who are personally involved in leasing, maintenance and security. The success of their venture is based on maintaining an excellent relationship with their tenants and a communal desire to make this building a wonderful place to live.