Locust on the Park is extremely convenient as a resident at Penn. It’s a 15-20 minute walk to HUP. You can hav packages delivered, there is a gym, on-site parking if you need it, and a concierge service. They are generally pretty good about maintenance requests and things like that. You end up paying more than living in a walk up but the amenities and location make it worth the money

Feels very safe in my area and the apartment complex. Love the location - walk to work, roll out of bed and go to the dog park. Nice having a gym in the building

The space itself is great. High ceilings, large apartments. Great value especially if you’re comparing to NYC. Has an excellent lounge/co-working space that was excellent for COVID. Has a full gym, which is nice.

Issues:

“24 hour” concierge doesn’t really answer the phone ever.

If you’re on the 25th st side of the building, the train is VERY loud. I got used to it pretty quickly but if you’re a light sleeper or have guests, could be an issue.

Pros: high ceilings, spacious room, big windows, plenty of natural light, responsive management; great amenities; large gym; close to University City and the park.

Cons: if the apartment is facing the river, the noise from the trains can be annoying. The cargo trains operate even during the night.

The building is an old warehouse/factory that was converted into living space 20+ years ago. The building has a lot of charm and management has been pretty good so far. There are some downsides which come with an older building, including leaky windows and uneven flooring, but management is prioritizing updates. The location has been really great! Close to the running trail, Rittenhouse, and UPenn. The area feels safe and is tucked away in a corner of Philly that feels homey.

Nice facilities, responsive staff, really enjoy living here

Relatively quiet, except for the trains passing by. Safe neighborhood in a residential area. Closer to campus than some of the other options on Chestnut or Market. Rarely disturbed by traffic noise. 10 minute walk to Rittenhouse Square and 5 minute walk to South Street.

I am a repeat renter at this property. I was very pleased with my experience and signed a fresh lease. In the past, maintenance was very responsive. However, management laid off staff and maintenance has been extremely slow in responding to requests (since August). Moreover, several units in our floor were flooded in October due to a burst water heater. This has apparently happened last year as well.

The apartments are spacious, with high ceilings, and modern fittings. The building has a gated parking lot (among other amenities) and the building is a 20-25 minute walk to Penn. The area doesn't have many restaurants nearby.

Good: Apartment is very spacious, a lot of sunlight, modern appliances, easy access to park and river trail outside, good view of park and city

Bad: train can be noisy, easy to hear neighbors both on the same floor and the units above you; had leakage issue, and maintenance is understaffed (not sure if it is due to covid)

Best location in Philadelphia, but management is slow to fix things and very disorganized.