What’s the 511

511 N Broad · Philadelphia

Moving

Moving trucks are encouraged to use the Nectarine Street freight door and a reserved elevator. Plan that with building management before move day so moving takes one elevator and the non-freight elevator is available for other residents.

Book with building management first

  • Contact building management before you book the truck. Don’t assume same-day Independent Service.
  • Ask for a move window so the rest of the building keeps a passenger car.
  • Owners arrange the key through building management. Renters: landlord first, then the owner talks to management.
  • The Independent Service / freight key holds the car, stops hallway buttons from calling it, and opens the exterior door on Nectarine Street.
  • Return the key when you’re done. A car left on Independent Service strands everyone else.

Load from Nectarine Street

  • Use the exterior freight door on Nectarine — not the Broad Street lobby.
  • Don’t leave the truck or stacked boxes blocking the freight door, dumpster, or recycling bins.
  • Trades on the rehab use that same door. Leave them a path.

In the building

  • Don’t force or hold elevator doors by hand. That damages the sensors.
  • Ask building management about wall blankets for the elevator.
  • Carts live in the fire room. Use them at your own risk, go easy on doors and trim, and return them when you’re done. More on Living here.
  • Don’t stage mattresses, furniture, or a household in the corridor. Bulk items: Trash.