What is Main Street Manayunk?

Main Street Manayunk is the core ‘downtown’ area of the Manayunk neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. It is about a half-mile stretch lined with historic boutique brick and Victorian structures featuring dozens of restaurants, shops, fitness boutiques, and galleries. Yes, the street is called Main Street. You can find just about anything on this quaint historic […]

Where to Live Near 30th Street Station in Philadelphia?

Bridge with New York city skyline in the background at sunset

In this post we cover: What is 30th Street Station? 30th Street Station is the main train transit hub in Philadelphia, for local bus routes (SEPTA), local trains (SEPTA for Pennsylvania) and New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit), as well as Amtrak. From 30th Street Station, you can access almost every major city in the Northeastern […]

Why Live Near Public Transportation?

SEPTA train at a station

What are the benefits of living near public transportation? There are several benefits to living near public transportation, including, cost-savings, more predictable commutes, increased productivity, and overall impact to the environment.  Why do people prefer public transportation? Public transportation can save significant money ($4,800 to $12,000+ a year), improve the predictability of their commute, and […]

Does the Manayunk Norristown Train Stop at Jefferson?

Does the Manayunk Norristown Train Stop at Jefferson? Yes, the Manayunk Train does indeed stop at Jefferson Station. The Manayunk Train, among other stops, stops at Temple University, Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, and some trains stop at Penn Medicine/University City. How long does it take? The Manayunk Norristown Train takes a brief […]

Where to Live Near Main Line PA?

So you want to be near the “Main Line” whether for your job or family that lives there, and trying to figure out where to live? Perhaps your job is in Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Radnor or Wayne, but don’t really want to live there? Maybe you want that urban, city feel. A place where you […]

Benefits of Renting Historical Apartments

Rendering of the church building at The Roe at Manayunk

New Apartment Buildings are often critiqued for “looking identical”. As buildings age and their use shifts over the generations, many are converting historical structures into other creative uses including apartments. Historical buildings have become increasingly popular among renters for a variety of reasons. Here’s a few:

Finding Manayunk Apartments For Rent

Map showing local restaurants and places of interest in Manayunk

What is Manayunk? Manayunk is a charming, historic, and rapidly growing neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. Its location on the river, Main Street, food scene, large trail and park network, and proximity to Center City Philadelphia, have made it an increasingly popular place to live. Why Manayunk? There are lots of reasons to love Manayunk. Some […]

Benefits of Living in Manayunk

Pretzel Park sculpture

Zillow.com rated Manayunk the #5 Most Loved Neighborhood in the entire United States. Out of Tens of Thousands of Neighborhoods across the United States of America, this makes Manayunk one of America’s Most Loved Neighborhoods. Let’s take a look at the benefits of living in Manayunk, and why this neighborhood is so adorned.

What is a Green Apartment Community?

The Bell Collection rendering of the parks area

You often hear people looking for a ‘green’ apartment community or a sustainable apartment community, but what does that mean? In general, a green sustainable apartment community refers to the degree to which an apartment community is environmentally friendly and doing its part to conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment.  Green Community Additionally, […]

Is Manayunk Part of Philadelphia?

Outdoor dining in Manayunk

Yes, although many people think it’s separate, Manayunk is part of the City of Philadelphia. Manayunk is a popular neighborhood located in Northwest Philadelphia, with the zip code 19127.  While neighborhood boundaries are not agreed on by everyone, generally Manayunk is bound by Manayunk Avenue to the North, Leverington Avenue to the West, and Shurs […]