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Cozy studio on 2nd floor of a beautiful home in the heart of University City. Walking distance to UPenn, Drexel, USMLE exam center, CHOP and 34th train station. Comes with private full bathroom, comfortable bed, smart tv, wifi, and more. Rent includes all utilities and shared laundry room, plus parking available if needed (free 2 hour street parking in front). This property is perfect for business/medical professionals, travelers students/scholars, or visiting family/friends of the university.

Is University City CA a good place to live?

Apartments in university city  range from upscale, luxury student housing to affordable, single-family rentals. Many are located in the north of the neighborhood, where wooded areas cover large swathes of the area and give the community a tranquil feel. Residents can enjoy quiet strolls in the evening and quick, low-traffic drives to restaurants and shopping plazas.

In general, the rental units in university city are fairly well-maintained and offer an average number of amenities. The most common features include hardwood floors, high ceilings, spacious closets and in-unit laundry. Many of the communities also have a 24-hour fitness center and front porches for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

One of the best things about apartments in university city is their proximity to the thriving neighborhoods and businesses of Rittenhouse Square and Center City, which are a short subway ride away. Moreover, the neighborhood offers easy access to public transportation via the SEPTA Market-Frankford line and Trolley lines 11, 13, and 36. Residents of the neighborhood will find plenty to do, including dining at the city’s hippest spots, shopping at boutiques, and visiting local art galleries.

A little damp here and there is fine, but if it gets bigger and stays there longer, then you may be in trouble. Untreated rising damp can lead to a number of problems, including damage to internal walls and furniture, and rotting timber within skirtings, floorboards and joists.

How do you dry out rising damp?

Rising Damp Treatment is caused by water evaporating through permeable surfaces and dissolving soluble salts in building materials, such as calcium sulphate. This moisture can then travel upwards through the masonry and into the internal walls of your home, which is why it’s known as rising damp.

The problem with rising damp can be prevented if a damp-proof course (DPC) is installed during the construction process. This barrier is built into the brickwork at ground level near to the lowest section of timber in the wall.

However, many older buildings lack these courses. If this is the case, it’s essential to get them repaired or replaced.

Traditionally, this would mean cutting into and removing all the masonry from the walls to install a new physical damp-proofing course along the masonry line. This method is costly and can be risky for old structures, particularly in areas where the building is structurally weaker.

Instead, the best option is to call in an independent damp specialist to carry out a thorough survey of your property. Then, based on their findings, they will be able to give you an accurate and unbiased opinion on the type of remedial treatment needed.