The location is fantastic and the building gets the job done, but there are no amenities or frills. Nice and helpful staff in the building. The 1 bedroom/den floor plan is a great affordable option for roommates.

The building is located on 20th and Chestnut, close to restaurants, 2401 and school. We had issues with fire alarms and electricity outage two years in row, which the management did not take seriously. A number of people suffered from these issues right before the exam, and we even petitioned the partial rent refund. However, the management continues to be arrogant and decided to do nothing. DO NOT LIVE HERE.

Pretty self explanatory. These guys are jokers, and the fire alarm will go off 6 times per winter. Get ready for multiple water shut downs and electricity shut down as well. The building manager is one of the least friendly, least responsive people in the Greater Northeast. Horrible, horrible management.

Location is great, near all the major bars and main streets
. However, the management is not very responsive. Given the fact the rooms are also on the corner of a high rise they are very exposed to wind and temperature seems to drop a lot in the winter

Nothing terribly exciting about this place. It's clean, etc. but not too much fun

I highly recommend 1930 Chestnut for the following reasons:
1.) The location is perfect for a balance between Center City social life and campus.
2.) The staff is great and are very prompt to respond to your needs.

It's a great option to live quite comfortably for a reasonable price. However, the included amenities are scarce in comparison to other Center City apartment options (ie: no gym, no common space to invite friends over, etc.)

I LOVE this location. It is 1.5 blocks to the trolley, which I use to get to/from school everyday. It is 1 block to each of the two Wharton bars, about 4 blocks to the river running path, 3-4 blocks from Trader Joe's, 1 block from CVS, etc. Location is perfect.

My studio unit is cute, however, I was misled by management's website which says "Every one of the 144 units have been renovated with modern conveniences that include the following" and then it lists dishwasher. Renting sight unseen, I expected a dishwasher. However, my unit does NOT have a dishwasher, so make sure to ask if your chosen unit will have one. Also be aware that different units have very different finishes in terms of flooring, cabinets, and appliances.

In the few months I've been here, we were without hot water for about 3-4 days (and without WATER for a day), without electricity for a day, and had one false fire alarm at 1am. I've heard from past residents that these are common issues here.

Most of the doormen/women are great, as is the maintenance guy.

Last winter, no heat, no water, no remorse. I thought NYC landlords were bad, until I dealt with the leasing agent at Turchi. Do not live here unless you want to cause yourself unnecessary stress. Maintenance guy is the building's only saving grace. Otherwise I would break the lease and move out and pay whatever penalty they wanted to get them out of my life.

Apartment is located on the shopping street. So I can enjoy the shopping in the weekends very easily and also close to 19th Trolley station and bus stop.
Apartment itself is not so big, but interior is clean and comfortable.
Security staff and maintenance person are very friendly and kind. When I request something, they usually fix in 1 day.
Since it is located on the very busy street, I can hear someone's voice from the street sometimes.

1930 Chestnut Street is in a nice location but you pay a lot for Philadelphia and there are no amenities. In addition, the management at this property is literally terrible, they are rude and unresponsive- unless they are collecting rent. The building often loses power and water. I would not suggest living in this building to anyone and I feel bad every time I see someone move in. RUN RUN RUN from this property. You can get a much better deal in Center City.