My unit itself is very nice with big windows. I live high up in the building facing west and it’s not very noisy. The doormen are nice and it’s nice that they accept packages for me. There is a new building manager who is responsive and is trying to improve the building. There is a small gym and “club room,” but no amenities besides those. The elevators run well too. The block that the building is on isn’t super safe late at night, but I’ve never had any problems. Building is centrally located and very close to SEPTA/PATCO trains. I generally love living in the Ellington, except for the lack of amenities!

The Ellington at 1500 Chestnut is a far cry from a luxury building. The building manager is completely unprofessional, does not do her job and orders staff to barge into your unit unannounced. Unit 4H in particular is rat, mice and moth infested. The owners of 4H are slumlords. Not only did they lie and refuse to clean/exterminate the unit prior to their tenant moving in, after the tenant told them that there are multiple rodents, they refused to properly exterminate, snooped through the personal belongings of the tenant, falsely accused the tenant of bringing dozens of rodents into their unit, then attempted to illegally evict the tenant within 2 weeks of moving in, sent strange men to violently break into the unit to threaten/harm tenant.

The Ellington at 1500 Chestnut is a far cry from a luxury building. The building manager is completely unprofessional, does not do her job and orders staff to barge into your unit unannounced. Unit 4H in particular is rat, mice and moth infested. The owners of 4H: Padmini Harigopal and Rajasekaran Ayyappan are slumlords. Not only did they lie and refuse to clean/exterminate the unit prior to their tenant moving in, after the tenant told them that there are multiple rodents, they refused to properly exterminate, snooped through the personal belongings of the tenant, falsely accused the tenant of bringing dozens of rodents into their unit, then attempted to illegally evict the tenant within 2 weeks of moving in, sent strange men to violently break into the unit to threaten/harm tenant.

The Ellington at 1500 Chestnut is a far cry from a luxury building. The building manager is completely unprofessional, does not do her job and orders staff to barge into your unit unannounced. Unit 4H in particular is rat, mice and moth infested. The owners of 4H are slumlords. Not only did they lie and refuse to clean/exterminate the unit prior to their tenant moving in, after the tenant told them that there are multiple rodents, they refused to properly exterminate, snooped through the personal belongings of the tenant, falsely accused the tenant of bringing dozens of rodents into their unit, then attempted to illegally evict the tenant within 2 weeks of moving in, sent strange men to violently break into the unit to threaten/harm tenant.

I love the apartment itself and do feel very safe within it due to 24 hour concierge, however, the particular block I'm on isn't great and is a bit unsafe so I am not a big fan of walking out alone at night.

Quiet with large windows that insulate pretty well. Nice finished in my apartment. Front desk is great and maintenance is responsive. There is a tiny gym and library, but is otherwise lacking in amenities. Centrally located and close to SEPTA and PATCO trains.

Great apartment building with friendly staff. Not many students live here but I like the small separation from Wharton life.

Large and updated units
Quiet building
Great location
My unit was fully furnished by the owner, which contributes to my high rating

Dark hardwood floors and high ceilings. A bit further from campus, but close to metro, trolley, and 21/42 bus lines. Near the new Trader Joe's on 13th and Arch.

The Ellington is located right next to City Hall. Great access to Center City's restaurant scene, close to the Schuylkill trail, very close to SEPTA stations, and a relatively easy 45 minute walk to Penn. I live with my husband, so the rent ($2075) is reasonable for both of us for a 1 bedroom, but would be too expensive if I were living by myself. There's a small gym with a 2 treadmills, 1 elliptical, 1 bike, and 1-2 weight machines. Very safe - 24 hour front desk service. Easy to get packages. Being in Center City, you get noise from the street, a little noise from other units. Minimal overhead lighting and average closet space. Other than that, no complaints!