Although the building is much older than many of the Wharton preferred apartments, the location and spaciousness makes up for it! It is centrally located on 21 and locust, but does not feel busy or overwhelming as sometimes walnut or chestnut can feel.
The rent is also quite affordable, making this building an ideal one to live in!

This apartment is great value for its spaciousness and location. It's nothing fancy and the management isn't very responsive, but with enough persistence things get done. It's an older building, so the amenities are not anything special (small gym in the basement), but that's compensated in the cheaper price.

Definitely recommend the building

The Carlyle is a great building - it is an easy walk or short bus ride to campus and it is right by Rittenhouze Square and walkable to everything in Center City! The doormen are incredibly kind and helpful. The building is pet friendly and there are so many dogs all the time! Only downsides are that the building is older so walls are thin, laundry is only in some units so if it’s not in your unit you have to use communal laundry, which costs money, and it’s definitely not an inexpensive place to live. But overall, I have had a great experience and would recommend the Carlyle to anyone who wants to be in Center City and who loves dogs!

Good location and building. Washer and dryer in the unit. But Management does not allow subletting!!

Our apartment feels really spacious and there's a good amount of storage. We even have room for three bikes.

Every room has lots of natural light, which is a big plus. Most of the views are of the river.

The walls are really thick, so we almost never here or neighbors. That matters to me a lot.

The door men are very nice and it's easy and secure to order packages.

The wall to wall carpeting in living, dining, and bedroom is a bit of the drug. The window air conditioning units are crazy loud (but do cool well) We're going to need to ask them to be changed or get new ones.

A lot of space for the cost. Washer and dryer in unit (not true for all in Carlyle). Space is a little dated, but a lot of old, cool charm. The building staff and doormen are also so nice and helpful. They take care of all packages and deliveries.

I am very happy with my experience at The Carlyle. It is a great, intimate building with a doorman and small gym for an excellent value. Our apartment has a stand-alone dining room, in-unit dishwasher, in-unit washer and dryer, and nice hardwood floors.

Though it is an old building and some neighbors have experienced minor plumbing or heat issues, the management company is always very quick to respond and resolve issues. The doormen and staff are very friendly and attentive. Overall, this building is great value for a very comfortable and spacious apartment with old building charm.

The Carlyle offers competitively-priced, oversized apartments. The prewar doorman building is situated within 6 blocks of everything from Trader Joe's, Rittenhouse Square park, and Pub. For someone that wants space, but does not want to live in a brownstone, this building is for you.

It is an older building so there are often maintenance issues. They have been working on the elevators for over a year.