moving

<BODY BACKGROUND="ed8208f3.jpg" TEXT=#000000 LINK=#0000FF VLINK=#FF0000 BGCOLOR=#D3F1F6 > <BASE TARGET="_top"> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#BF00BF;font-size:16pt;'><B>Information for Those Moving to University City </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> If you are considering moving to Philadelphia, but are unsure if it's the place for you, we hope you will give us the chance to convince you that it is! Likewise, if you have any questions that are not answered on these pages, please, <A class=s0 HREF="4105_000001.html">ask us</A>. When all else fails, please feel free to bug <A class=s0 HREF="mailto:4105webmaster@gmail.com">The Webmaster</A>. (I don't bite, I promise!) </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> You may also wish to join our community listserv, in order to keep posted about community happenings. To join, please send a blank email <A class=s0 HREF="mailto:4105jews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com">4105jews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</A>. If you are having technical difficulties, please contact <A class=s0 HREF="mailto:4105webmaster@gmail.com">The Webmaster</A>. We also maintain a directory of current contact information for members and alumni of our community. To add yourself to the directory or to update your information, please contact <A class=s0 HREF="mailto:miriamne614 AT gmail.com">Miriam Lederman</A>. </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> The West Philadelphia area close to Penn is dominated by student housing - mostly older apartment buildings and row houses that were converted into flats.  Housing prices are reasonable for a student salary or stipend.  In general the further west a building is, the cheaper the rent.  Center City Philadelphia is a bit hipper, but can be pricier. If you are interested in living within the neighborhood eruv, please consult the <A class=s0 HREF="4105_000013.html">eruv map</A>. Although the eruv ends at 43rd Street, there are many nice places a few blocks further west along Baltimore Avenue and neighboring blocks. Several members of our community have found this to be an acceptable trade-off. </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> Typical West Philly rents: </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='margin-left: 13mm;'> $690 +/- $200 for a studio </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='margin-left: 13mm;'> $850 +/- $300 for a one bedroom apartment </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='margin-left: 13mm;'> $1250 +/- $300 for a two bedroom apartment </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> Please note that the areas closest to campus tend to be in higher end of these ranges. You may also consult the <A class=s0 HREF="http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/offcampusliving/">Penn Off-Campus Housing</A> site, from which the above data was taken, for more information about off-campus living and a list of local realators.. </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> If interested, <A class=s0 HREF="http://gpsp.busi.upenn.edu/">Penn Graduate Housing</A> at Sansom Place falls within the Eruv. Special Shabbos arrangements may be made for entry if needed. </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> Popular buildings within the community include (realator is listed in parenthases, see directory linked above): </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>4105 Spruce St (Sprucewood, Campus Apartments) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>4141 Spruce St (Spruce Hall, NPDF) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>4101 Spruce St (The Berkshire, UCA) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>329 S 42 St (Surrey Hall, UCA) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>4111 Walnut St (Capus Apartments) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>3131 Walnut St (<A class=s0 HREF="http://www.leftbankapts.com/">The Left Bank</A>, Dranoff) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 23mm;'> <LI>4247 Locust (The Fairfax, A.H. Klein) </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> If you are looking for someone to share housing with, you may use the listserv to post your request and search parameters. You may also check out the OCP's <A class=s0 HREF="http://www.hillel.upenn.edu/~ocp/roommate.html">roomate finder</A> and <A class=s0 HREF="http://www.hillel.upenn.edu/~ocp/classifieds.html">classifieds</A>. It is generally easiest to find roommates in the early summer (for the fall) and late December (for the spring). </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='font-size:8pt;'><I>This page last updated 11/11/2007. For more information, please contact <A class=s0 HREF="mailto:4105webmaster@gmail.com">The Webmaster</A>. </I></FONT></DIV> <DIV></DIV>