Great apartment and location for the price. Lots of other Wharton people in the building. Deal with Comcast for cable is a good value. Nice to have a gym on days when it's cold, rainy, or you're in a hurry. The people at the front desk are amazing. Maintenance is responsive and thorough. No dogs is nice. Quiet building.

Rooms overlooking Walnut may hear the trash being collected in the mornings. It's noisy. Also, some of the bay windows are noisy when the wind is blowing.

Lot to love:
1. Great location and nice view
2. Spacious for a studio!
3. Quick repair / maintenance service
4. 24/7 doormen who are delightful
5. Many students to share rides with to campus, lend/borrow emergency (and random) items from, etc.
6. Well organized (events, there is always someone at the lobby and front door, common areas are kept clean)
7. Great communication and easy payments with landlord
8. Online system is efficient

Could improve:
1. Unit should be cleaned and repaired (if necessary) before new tenant comes in ...make an obligation for landlords managing condo units
2. Windows shake with strong winds, making noise
3. Could have a common area to read, work, print, etc

Great experience at Wanamaker House - doormen and maintenance staff are incredibly friendly and very responsive. Lots of Wharton students in the building which is nice. Location is amazing - close to Rittenhouse Square but only a 20-30 min walk to campus. Would recommend!

I've loved living at the Wanamaker. The location has been excellent and although not one of the newer buildings in the area, the building is well maintained and has been a great place to live.

The Wanamaker is centrally located for Wharton students, which is why so many live here. It's also nice having a doorman for security, receiving packages, etc.

On the downside, the utilities are oddly pricey, the amenities a bit outdated, the pool policies obnoxious, and you can find more space for the price nearby.

Overall happy with my decision to live here, but may not have if I'd done more research.

No real complaints other than the fact that the building doesn't allow you to sublet during the summer.

This building is good value for a high rise in the CC/RQ area with the amenities (e.g., lobby/front desk, etc.); however, there are definitely much nicer options that likely cost more.

Packages system could be run better. There are limits on when you can pick up packages and the system is not totally digitized / reliable. Can't have late parties. Skimpy on repairs in apartment - we are often charged for lightbulbs and things. Restrictions on when cars can park outside of Wanamaker so it's not always easy to get food deliveries.

When I first moved into the Wanamaker, they were doing construction on the roof of the parking garage that shook most of the building. So loud I could not study and definitely could not sleep. That lasted for 1 week.

Since then (over a year ago), I have had no problems. The only surprising negatives have been 1) the pool is only open for about 3 months per year (June-August) and 2) the walls are so thin I can hear my neighbor's phone ring.

Wannamaker has a great management team that takes care of your needs and address all issues within 24-48 hours. Although the place is pricey, it is good for young professionals like myself if one can afford it. There are amazing restaurants in the neighborhood which makes living here even more fun!