My best way to say this is that you get what you pay for. $1500 for a one bedroom apartment is a pretty great rate in this neighborhood and it is very convenient for me to live within a 10-minute walk to the law school. And as a woman I feel safe in the building and feel safe walking back from campus after dark, there is 24-hour security in the building. I have no major issues with the apartment that make it a bad place to live (I consider a major issue to be pests, rodents, leaking, or regularly broken appliances), but it's an old building and that comes with its issues: the apartment is not updated, temperature control is tough, the kitchen appliances are old (I do not have a dishwasher), the fire alarm has gone off a couple times randomly, and I have had to contact maintenance for a few random things (but maintenance has always been very timely and helpful). You also are not going to get any amenities here that you would get in a new apartment building. The biggest issue I have is that utilities are very expensive, it usually comes out to $150-$200 for me per month. That's all to say, if you have lived in an old building before and come in with your expectations reasonably adjusted, it's a perfectly fine apartment! But if you have only ever lived in a luxury apartment building (or you're an undergrad with rich parents and this is your first apartment), this maybe is not the place for you if you can afford a newer building or don't mind living further from campus.

It’s a very convenient location and almost exclusively occupied by students - I will say that it’s an old building, so there are inconveniences that come with that but the lobby is really pretty so there are perks too.

DO NOT LIVE HERE. I moved here without touring because I was graduating from undergrad and didn't have time to fly to Philly before moving. From the minute I moved in (they gave me the wrong apartment layout so that was a whole thing), management has been unresponsive. I have had to threaten legal action multiple times. They've owed me up to $1400 at one point and I had to start calling the regional property manager every 2 hours to ask where my money was. I moved out two months ago and they tried to keep my deposit despite me leaving no damage. Again, I was stuck calling the rental agent, calling the regional property manager, exchanging 40+ emails, and threatening small claims court. Utilities are overpriced, they stick secret fees all over the place (why are you charging me to receive packages?), and you're paying way too much for what you get. Also, the security guards are nice but don't do much: there were homeless people sleeping in our entrance way who could've easily accessed the upper floors. If you want to live in University City, you can get a studio for like 1k that's nicer than this. I think they count on students not having the time or energy to fight them when they try to scam us.

I like it here! Very convenient and close to campus. Hardwood floors, which helps when you have allergies and you’re a pet owner.

The lobby is very nice, and I enjoy my solitude in having a studio. Always staff present on site which makes me feel safe. Have to pay for utilities and if you want a locker for your packages. The maintenance requests are responded to very quickly. Some complaints about critters in the walls. Good starter apartment if you are new to Philly.

The location is amazing. It's close to a bunch of cafes and restaurants. Close to SEPTA trolley and bus stations. Since it is on Penn's campus, there's always security officers patrolling the area, making it super safe. However, there are some downsides. The management is not responsive. There is not much maintenance/cleaning done on the first floor/floor hallways. No amenities. Utility fees can be expensive in the winter months.

Nice apartment, no complaints

Management is pretty easy to reach, but sometimes maintenance/other requests don't get addressed very quickly. Also, it's just an old building so there's problems that come along with that, but that's true of a lot of buildings in the neighborhood.

I appreciate how Chestnut Hall is spacious, quiet, hassle free, and close to the Penn Law School.

Please do not suggest this to prospective Penn students. There are swastikas intentionally engraved into the lobby's tile. I have brought this up with management and they have no intention of removing them.