
Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community)
5630-5640 Wyalusing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1902
- 33 units / 3 stories
Specialty Housing Details
This property is intended and operated in accordance with the Housing for Older Persons provisions of the Fair Housing Act.
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
- Application Fee Per Applicant$50
- Surface Lot
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Handrails
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Community Features
- 24 Hour Access
- Clubhouse
- Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Maintenance on site
- Multi Use Room
- Property Manager on Site
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active70 / 100
Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Chestnutwold El School
Grades K-5
Public
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Grades K-8
Public
Welsh Valley Middle School
Grades K-8
Public
Science Leadership Academy
Grades 9-12
Public
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Grades K-12
Public
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About Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community)
We currently have 1 bedrooms available! Contact us today to set up a tour!
Ingerman, in conjunction with the Camphor Council for Community Development, the neighborhood non-profit, redeveloped the historic George Brooks School located in the... Haddington section of West Philadelphia into an affordable living community for seniors called Birchwood at Brooks. This community now offers 33 one-bedroom residences, a leasing/ management office, maintenance shop, on-site laundry facilities, community room and a social services suite. Stop in for a tour today!
We currently have 1 bedrooms available! Contact us today to set up a tour!
Ingerman, in conjunction with the Camphor Council for Community Development, the neighborhood non-profit, redeveloped the historic George Brooks School located in the Haddington section of West Philadelphia into an affordable living community for seniors called Birchwood at Brooks. This community now offers 33 one-bedroom residences, a leasing/ management office, maintenance shop, on-site laundry facilities, community room and a social services suite. Stop in for a tour today!
Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) is an apartment community in Philadelphia, PA
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