Inside Luxury Apartment Building Jessup House

High-end development Jessup House captures the essence of Midtown Village with a contemporary yet warm flair.The 20th-floor penthouse lounge features stunning city views.

Nearly one year ago, Jessup House (livejessuphouse.com) welcomed Philadelphians home in style to the corner of 12th and Sansom. Inside the 20-story luxury apartment building developed by Greystar (greystar.com) with interiors by Stokes Architecture + Design (stokesarch.com), stunning abodes await. The spaces range from studios to one-, two- and threebedroom floorplans and penthouses. From the outside, designed by Studios Architecture, a fine-grained brick structure on the first two floors juxtaposes a stunning copper-colored tower—and the views get even better after stepping inside. “We wanted to infuse our expertise in hospitality design into the interiors at Jessup House. With every project we take on—from Enswell to Kalaya, Provenance and Mulherin’s Sons—we lead the design with the human experience in mind,” says Lance Saunders, director of design at Stokes Architecture + Design. Each unit is an oasis, boasting chef-inspired kitchens with high-end GE appliances, soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, kitchen islands, tile backsplashes, wide-plank flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies and terraces, spa-inspired bathrooms and more.

Jessup House features beautiful spaces for residents to enjoy, like their lobby.

Those lucky enough to call one of the 969 to 2,452-square-foot penthouse units home are treated to condo-level finishes with awe-inspiring views, 10-foot ceilings, waterfall countertops, Bertazzoni gas ranges, hardwood floors and soaking tubs. The sophisticated, urban style continues into Jessup House’s amenities, from the lighting to materials and use of greenery whenever possible. “The design has a warm, industrial-modern aesthetic,” shares Saunders. “We used stained plywood to create warmth and complement the cast concrete elements. We chose to leave much of the building exposed, with exposed ductwork and conduit throughout.” Residents enjoy a sumptuous world at their fingertips: think a fully equipped fitness center, pet spa, dog run, game room, sports simulator, 20th-floor amenity rooftop with 360 views of the city, an integrated 2nd-floor co-working space and a third-floor indoor-outdoor lounge, pool and demonstration kitchen. Beyond Jessup House’s opulent playground, residents find themselves at the intersection of Midtown Village, the Gayborhood, Market East and Washington Square, with endless places to explore. “The goal of this project was to create an elevated living experience unlike anything else in Philly,” notes George Hayward, who oversees Greystar in Philadelphia. “It’s not enough to just build an apartment building—we want to curate a lifestyle with Jessup House."