Philadelphia Apartment Rental Leasing Office: 215.854.0729

Imagine living in Philadelphia in 1926...an era of glamour, good times and grand style. The downtown expanded as businesses prospered and retailers flourished. The curtains went up on majestic new theaters and movie palaces. Ritzy new hotels rose to dramatic heights. Restaurants catered to every taste and budget. During this time a spectacular new 26-story twin tower was being built at 15th & Arch Street, defining the revolutionary architectural style of the Art Deco era. Originally built as a grand hotel, the structure served many purposes during the Great Depression era and beyond. It became a YMCA hostel, then a USO hotel during World War II, and finally a residential dormitory, until prominent rehabber Historic Landmarks for Living rescued the rundown relic in 1982 and transformed it into a dazzling apartment community, resulting in the distinction of being named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Over $8 million was invested to fashion The Metropolitan, a lavishly restored Art Deco highrise of 120 apartment residences. And the building is as beautiful today as when we first reopened its doors back in the 80's. Step inside the towering entryway and enter a lobby that recalls the elegance of another era. Intricate hand-carved archways... detailed plaster friezes...terra cotta cornices...delicate marble carvings...all painstakingly restored and accented with handsome furnishings. A manned concierge desk in the lobby serves as an inviting welcome home and a wonderful convenience.

The dramatic redesign continues on every level, right up to the dazzling roof deck, where the landscaped terrace and distinctive Art Deco details create one of the most enviable viewpoints in town. The residences are every bit as remarkable. From airy studios to generously-sized one and two-bedroom apartments and a three-bedroom bi-level penthouse, each offers creative layouts that will appeal to your sense of style. Everything has been included for your convenience, from contemporary amenities to on-site fitness and community rooms.

We've blended the best of the past and the present, so you can master the art of art deco elegance, and enjoy the highest standard of urban apartment living.

Philadelphia Apartment Rental Leasing Office: 215.854.0729