Tucked into one of University City's most quietly compelling addresses, this sixth-floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence unfolds in a way that rewards a second look. At 1, 122 square feet, the floor plan breathes — an open layout connecting the kitchen and living spaces in a single, generous sweep that makes the most of every square foot. The living area is where the apartment really earns its keep. Ceilings that rise past nine feet lift the entire room, giving it the kind of airy proportion that photographs can't quite capture but your body registers the moment you walk in. Light moves across the space as the day progresses, shifting from the brightness of midmorning to the warmer tones of late afternoon, and the open configuration means that wherever you settle in — at the kitchen counter, on the couch, at a desk pulled close to the window — you're always part of the same connected space rather than walled off from it. The kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances that keep things looking clean and cohesive: refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and an ice maker for the details that make a long day easier to finish. An in-unit washer and dryer means laundry stays in your home and out of your weekend plans. Both bathrooms bring real breathing room to the two-bedroom footprint — enough space for two people to move through a morning without negotiating over time or counter space. Beyond your front door, Locust sits inside a gated community with a roster of amenities that support the full arc of how people actually live. Start the morning with a workout in the fitness center, let the dog run in the dedicated dog park, then catch the elevator up to the roof deck to watch the Philadelphia skyline settle into evening. The clubhouse, game room, and meeting room give residents spaces that extend past their own four walls — useful for working from home, hosting, or simply having somewhere other than your apartment to spend a quiet afternoon. A jogging path and picnic area round out the outdoor options, and parking in the attached garage removes one of the city's most persistent inconveniences from your daily calculus. University City itself is mid-transformation in the best sense — the kind of neighborhood where established brick institutions and century-old row houses share blocks with new construction and independently owned businesses still figuring out their signage. The energy here is less polished than Rittenhouse, more lived-in than Fishtown, and genuinely its own thing. Research corridors and university campuses give the neighborhood an intellectual hum, but the coffee shops, restaurants, and green spaces scattered throughout make it just as compelling on a slow Sunday as it is on a Tuesday morning commute. Drexel's campus, Penn's campus, Clark Park — they're all threaded into the same walkable grid that makes getting around on foot or by bike feel less like a compromise and more like a preference. Pets are welcome here, cats and dogs both, which means your household can include whoever matters most without the exhausting search for a building that will actually say yes. This is what daily life can feel like when the apartment fits — when the layout works, the building offers what it promises, and the neighborhood still has enough momentum to make living here feel like a good call for years to come. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.