West Philly’s International House to be renovated by ‘co-living’ investment group

CSC Coliving, an investment group specializing in apartment projects with shared kitchens and bathrooms and other communal spaces, has acquired the International House Philadelphia dormitory and culture-center tower in University City.

CSC borrowed $33 million to buy and renovate the 14-story concrete landmark at 37th and Chestnut Streets and expand its interior into 400 apartment units, according to a release Monday from real estate services firm JLL, which helped broker the loan.