u/JournalistPrimary562

The ask: 

I completed a series of apartment tours in Philly and made a shortlist of ones I found most promising (by nearest street corner):  

• S 15th St & Delancey (SE Rittenhouse)
• South St & S 5th St (Queen Village, by Society Hill)
• Crease St & E Columbia Ave (Fishtown, ~5 blocks from Girard Station)

Would like feedback on the general vibes and environs, ideally matched to my personality and what I am looking for. 

• Queen Village: I wish had more time to wander about, it seemed very cool in the 10-15 minutes I strolled around.
• Fishtown: I am concerned about access to stuff without a car and on an island away from the city. Coworker from Philly says that train stop sucks. But the nightlife + property size + age demo make it appealing.
• Rittenhouse: Loved being in the thick of it.

About me:

• Another mid-or-late twenties, WFH, east-coast transplant (not NY).
• A man.
• With a small dog.
• On the corporate-alt spectrum: I care about my job + am fairly professionally ambitious, and so want to meet slash date people like that. But I am still into fun stuff like obscure movies, vintage kitsch, indie music, etc, and would enjoy such a crowd as well. Somewhat interested in sports.
• Introverted by nature, but since I know basically no one in Philly, making new friends is my number one goal after I settle in. So I would appreciate proximity to my fellow “young professionals.” And a social atmosphere which isn't a recap of undergrad.
• Refuse to buy a car. Want to walk and bike as much as possible.
• Cook, so grocery store quality is very important.

 

Thank you.