So far we have had to evacuate the building twice for fire alarms. One was due to a homeless person starting a fire that was sucked into the building's ventilation system... after midnight. Please note there are move-in and move-out fees of $150. Lots of things in the apartment are broken... and only emergencies like leaky pipes are fixed. The building is in very rough shape. Avoid.

Overall a great value. High ceilings, large windows, and thick walls. Kitchens are tiny with little counter space but do include D/W. Large bathroom with W/D. Great location, 25 minute walk to campus. Near many of the Wharton bars and restaurants. Short walk to Trader Joes and also has a mini-mart across the street. 24/7 doorman and the maintenance guy, Terez, is super responsive and friendly. No amenities like a gym or deck. Building is old but in good shape. Lots of Wharton students!

Location is great. In between bus on Walnut (going to school), on the bus route back on Chestnut (coming from school) and also the Trolley on Market. Management is fine. No amenities such as gym. Utilities are expensive. Maintenance guy Terez is the absolute best. 10% Discount to Jane G (great Chinese restaurant downstairs). Rooms are above average quality in center city.

I have had no complaints while living here. This is my second year at the property. The property is well maintained, management is highly responsive to any repair needs. The one downside is that you pay a share of the properties common area utilities which adds to the monthly utility bill. Otherwise, no complaints.

I've really enjoyed living at 1930 Chestnut for the last year and a half. I live in one of the Penthouse units which has plenty of space, is great for hosting dinners and the occasional party, and has amazing views of Philadelphia's skyline. During the day we get tons of sunlight! I also love my neighbors, which include a lot of Wharton students and young professionals. 1930 Chestnut used to be a medical building so the walls are also basically soundproof which is great if you or a neighbor is hosting. The location is really convenient and the surrounding area feels fairly safe. It's pretty easy to get to school, either by the 21 bus on 20th and Walnut or the Trolley on 19th and market, both of which are under a 5 minute walk. Trader Joe's is also about 5 minutes away, and there is a CVS and a sandwich shop/convenience store right next door. Lots of other great places to grab a quick bite to eat, including a personal favorite, Thai Singha (hole in the wall Thai restaurant with a really friendly owner!). We've had a couple of minor maintenance issues over the last year, but they usually get resolved pretty quickly. Recently, the fire alarm has also gone off a few times because of the Chinese restaurant next door, which is more of an annoyance than a real problem. The biggest thing to be aware of is that 1930 charges a "Common utility fee" that can add roughly $100-$150 to your utility bill depending on the season. I was aware of it when I was moving in, so I budgeted it for it, but its something to be aware when thinking about living here. Overall, it's one of the best apartments near Rittenhouse Square and I'm thrilled with my choice to live here.

1930 Chestnut is a great building for people looking for a quality social experience, high value, and few frills when it comes to building amenities. The units themselves are great- modern kitchens (though no stainless steel in my unit), solid bathrooms, central air, decent size, etc. The building offerings are fairly vanilla- no fitness center or added features; there is an annoying communal electric expense that can be a significant added rental cost (~3-5% of rent). Security for the building does what it's supposed to but is not overly helpful otherwise. A lesser-known feature is probably how quiet the building is- rooms are well-insulated in this regard and allow you to play music or host parties without any concerns from neighbors. Also a huge plus is the location- the building is a block away from several of the most popular bars/clubs and there is a convenience store, a few sandwich shops, a shake shack, a dunkin donuts, etc. right across the street. The trolley is only 3 blocks away and there is a bus stop a block away. The building is close to Rittenhouse Square but avoids some of the traffic and noise you'd find at some of those buildings. Building management could be more transparent, but ultimately they solve problems eventually and Terez the maintenance guy goes above and beyond to be helpful.

Location is best part of this building. At corner of 20th and chestnut you are centrally located to most activities around Rittenhouse center city. Good food options within 2 blocks of apartment. Building lacks amenities but has washer dryer in unit which is a great convenience. Maintenance guy tyreze is great and always punctual with fixing things when I needed. Good selection of different types of units within building. There is always a large number of Wharton folks in building. Penthouse apartments are good party hosting spots. Another point about location is that it is one block away from bus on Walnut st. and one block away from trolley on market st. Trolley is best way to travel to and from campus.

Pros: Great location. It's close to the bars and restaurants where Wharton students hang out. I love my apartment. It's not big, but it's very comfortable. When something breaks, the managing company is quick to fix it. Cons: We didn't have hot water for over a day, which was annoying. Hard to negotiate rent or contracts.

Great location. Clean and relatively cheap

Very good experience, the building and the apartement are well maintained