Academy House units are anything but cookie cutter.  Renovations are welcome, with millions of dollars in unit upgrades approved each year. Our contractor-friendly policies and customizable floor plans enable you to make your unit uniquely your own.

With our location next to the Academy of Music, a stone’s throw from the Kimmel Center, Arden, Wilma, Miller, and Suzanne Roberts Theaters, and a short walk to either the Schuylkill or Delaware river, residents can take advantage of the best Philadelphia has to offer.

Our uncommon economies of scale enable us to provide amenities at lower cost than many other condos.  All utilities, cable, internet, and HVAC maintenance are included in HOA fees.  We have had no special assessments since 2016, contribute over $1 million annually to reserves, and routinely have below average HOA fee increases due to prudent financial management.

More than $10 million has been invested recently to update all common areas, including the lobby, residential hallways, fitness and aquatic center, and outdoor terrace plaza.  More improvements are on the horizon to deliver even more amenities and services.

The Academy House is the first purpose-built condominium in Philadelphia.  The Locust Street entrance takes architectural cues from the neighboring Academy of Music. The soaring open-air “Arcade” is notable for its classical Brutalist design, greeting visitors with a six-story-tall original mural by Sam Maitin, a Postwar & Contemporary artist best known for his colorful prints, murals, paintings, and sculptures.