Buy or Rent in Two Liberty Place? It’s a Matter of a Couple of Million and Some Square Feet

By Angelly Carrión· 11/8/2013, 4:24 p.m.

Living room interior of Unit #4508 at Two Liberty Place

Two sides of the same coin? Maybe not. Both these residences at Two Liberty Place share the gym (or pet spa) in one of the swankiest skyscrapers in Center City, but each offers distinct conveniences to occupants looking for something specific. The most noteworthy difference? For starters, one is for sale, the other for rent.

FOR SALE

Stepping into unit 4508, one is met with an impressive view of the city, which might overshadow the wine cellar to your right, or the den/office. Meanwhile, sizable furniture will have no trouble fitting in comfortably in the the roomy living and dining areas.

Granite countertops and European cabinetry rule its top-end kitchen, which boasts an inclusive wine chiller, espresso machine, and other luxury appliances.

The master suite (with double exposures) has a generously sized walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry. A marble tub is in the ensuite bathroom, along with a minimalist shower sans the the usual frame.

The other two bedrooms have their own perks: an en suite bathroom and custom-built bookcase, respectively.

THE FINE PRINT
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.1
Square feet: 2,750
Price: $2,425,000

Listing: Unit #4508, 50 S 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 [Fox & Roach Realtors]

FOR RENT

Unit 4005 is less than half the size of its for-sale counterpart, but its open living and dining rooms are characterized as “oversized.” As with the unit above, this rental has double exposures for a killer view.

The kitchen has European-style cabinetry (Italian, in this case), a breakfast bar, and upscale German-made appliances. There’s also a full laundry room.

A double vanity, glass shower, and jetted bathtub grace the ensuite bathroom for the single bedroom, which itself has enough space to allow a desk and sitting area.

THE FINE PRINT
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.1
Square feet: 1,275
Price: $5,900/mo.