This apartment has beautiful units, and the management is responsive to maintenance needs and other requests. The only big problem is that it is located on a corner with five loud bars, and attracts a lot of attention for that reason. If I could move this apartment to Washington Square, I would be the happiest person. That being said, it is definitely worth a look.

Positives: The apartments in this building are very nice and newly renovated, with high ceilings, dark wood floors, marble-topped counters, and new steal appliances. The basement has fenced-in storage spaces. They are the "nicest" apartments I've seen out of all of my Wharton friends, who tend to comment on it being one of the nicer apartments they've seen in the city. The location gives you easier access to the central and eastern side of the city but the building is a bit far from UPenn. Negatives: Very loud/rambunctious intersection with about 8 bars within a one block radius. The other tenants in the building tend to be younger and inconsiderate. The walls between apartments are thin. The air conditioning/heating systems are very loud and dry-out the rooms. Pearl Properties employees also tend to behave as though they're doing you a favor anytime they resolve problems, which tend to occur frequently within the building. The south-facing apartments look directly into 1500 Locust's parking garage, which have lights on 24/7/365.

You trade amenities for size - we have two baths, two beds, a den and a huge balcony. The building is nicely renovated but the downside is that it doesn't have some of the perks of full service buildings (i.e., doorman, gym, etc). That said, the location is perfect, the management company is very responsive, and we like it so much we're staying for another year!

Great 1br + study with 1.5 baths, modern kitchen, lovely finishing, euro laundry. Responsive landlord. Great option for a couple looking for extra space compared to a 1br. Living area is great for group dinners and entitaining. No gym in building, but the sporting club at the Hyatt is right across the road and is amazing. "01" apartments on each floor in this building have penthouse style direct lift access.

I am extremely pleased with my apartment and would HIGHLY recommend Pearl Properties as a management company.

1501 Locust is frequently overlooked by Wharton students because its right next to the very popular 1500 Locust building. However, I've been thrilled with 1501. Although the building is missing a lot of the community amenities you might expect from a luxury building (no gym or lounge), the units have hardwood floors, granite countertops, and a washer & dryer. The pricing is also pretty reasonable!

Although the building is nice and newly renovated with hardwood floors and tall ceilings, it is on a busy/noisy corner. Pearl Properties, the building owner/management company, is unfriendly and not easy to deal with. Rather than treating you like a client, they treat you like they are doing you a favor. I would have preferred living south of Locust Street in a brown stone on a quiet street.