What sold me on the apartment was the amenities. Great gym, pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor patio. And free coffee in the lobby. The building itself and room are okay. Friendly staff services.

The most common complaints are slow elevator and frequent fire alarms in the middle of the night. I would not disagree with these statements but they are not as bad as people purport them to be.

Great building! Amazing amenities at a very reasonable price. Bozzuto is also a stellar management company.

1500 Locust is an older building that does a decent job at staying with the times. The pool, lounge, and gym are great (when well maintained). The apartments are also spacious, and if you time their dynamic pricing system right, you can get a pretty good deal. However, if you keep to a tight schedule, the chronic wait times to snag an elevator will be a drag. Plus, the bike room situation is a long-running issue, so be prepared to store your bike in your apartment (which means waiting for an empty elevator car). Nevertheless, if you can get a decent price, 1500 Locust is definitely worth the move.

There are a lot of other Wharton students, which is nice. The amenities are also nice and management is very responsive. The location is a bit far from campus and 2401. I would consider living closer.

The building is one of the better buildings in Philly, with great amenities. I still think it's a bit on the pricey side though.

Great apartment, except for slow elevators. Comes with white carpeting, and charge $200 extra per month for nice, wood flooring.

A little more of a walk from campus and 2401 Walnut than other popular apartment buildings, but the amenities and building staff responsiveness more than make up for it.

Building is very nice with good amenities.

The problems that 1500 Locust faced from 2012-2013 are generally sorted out by 2013-2014. The elevators were replaced after suffering water damage in 2012. (This transition was a painful process during which one or more elevators was out of service, but the project was completed in early 2013.) The gym boasts one of the best views of Philly, and units with hardwood floors (or laminate) are particularly attractive. Water pressure in the shower is great and the water temperature is consistent. My unit stays warm in the winter due to heating throughout the building, so I don't even turn on my wall heater (saves electrical costs).

Expensive if you don't use the amenities.