Thus far, I haven't had any issues with my apartment, building management, or the location. I have everything I need; the building has pretty nice amenities, and I have easy access to Rittenhouse, West Philadelphia, etc. I rate it a 7 because, sure, the place could be bigger, and there are some temperature issues in that the thermostat is virtually useless in the winter because the building is just pretty hot/warm as is, so it stays off. I think a big plus for me here is the location.

Being this close to my school buildings is a phenomenal convenience. This apartment complex is in the heart of Penn campus, so busy students or those with mobility needs would benefit from its location. It also helps that utilities are included in the price, and my apartment was really clean when I moved in. There are plenty of issues, though:
- Confusing/contradictory communication from staff
- NO RECYCLING for paper, cans, or plastic?!?!
- No access to AC when building heat is on and vice versa. It can get pretty toasty!
- Around-the-clock construction nearby
- SUPER thin walls and big gaps under doors; you will know all of your neighbors' business, and they will know all of yours
- Leaning furniture
- Low-capacity washer-dryers
- Elevator problems. There can be a long wait because one of them is often out of service
- Package center is a mess. Even though they have you pay for ParcelPending mail lockers, they will often leave packages on the ground without notification.
- Front desk phone randomly hangs up after about 2 minutes into a call

Pretty good

Being close to the law school is fantastic. As a 1L, I have 9am classes and really value being close to the school. Outside of the proximity, coffee machine, and gym, I am not super thrilled about living here.

The apartment is fully furnished, which I thought would be a positive thing, but now I see it as a negative. It would be a positive if the furniture was quality, but the furniture sucks and the desk/chair/bed are not comfortable to use. Hence, it is now a negative and I wish I had the opportunity to furnish my apartment.

The building has a free great coffee machine that I use almost every morning and the gym is open 24/7.

The management is not the greatest. I have had some problems, such as mold in my washer that was not really fixed. And one of my outlets does not work, which they would fix, but then they would have to cut into the wall and it would be a whole thing, which I don't want to deal with.

I did a random roommate assignment and its not bad. The best thing to happen would be my random roommate become friends. The second best is we respect each other's space and don't bother one another. The second best thing has happened and I am happy with it.

If you want to be close, and are willing to deal with some simple unpleasantness that really isn't all that bad, this is the place to be. Honestly, I am being harsh. I like my apartment. It is not as nice as others, but its cozy, close, and hassle free (I have wifi, utilities, and management that responds).

some insects, ventilation condition is not good, all other things are not bad

I moved into Accolade on Chestnut in August 2025, and it has been one of the worst housing experiences of my life. If you are a student or anyone who needs a peaceful place to live, please read this before signing a lease.

From the very first night, I discovered that the building next door has 24-hour construction—bright lights on all night, constant noise, and heavy machinery that makes it literally impossible to sleep. On top of that, the Hilton hotel below starts blasting loud noise every evening around 8 p.m. Imagine trying to study or get any rest with this going on day after day.

When I raised this issue with management, their response was dismissive. They kept saying there are no alternative rooms available and that “outside construction is not their responsibility.” Basically, they admit there’s a huge problem but refuse to take any accountability. Their only so-called “solution” was telling me to sublet my unit. I tried that—I posted in multiple Penn student WeChat groups and even on Xiaohongshu. Absolutely no one was interested, because word is already out that this place is unbearable.

So here I am: trapped in a lease I cannot escape, paying thousands of dollars for an apartment where I cannot sleep, cannot study, and cannot live a normal life. Management shows no compassion and hides behind technicalities.

This is not just about inconvenience—it is about basic livable conditions. A place that advertises itself to students but ignores 24-hour construction noise and refuses to work with tenants is unacceptable.

My advice: Do not move into Accolade on Chestnut. Save yourself the stress, the money, and the sleepless nights.

I chose studio S1 and it is full-furnished first of all, with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, etc., all the essential furniture. The room is totally enough for a single person, but may be small if you are partnered. The cooking smell is hard to volatilize and it faces towards the north and thus little sunlight comes in every day.

I’ve been living here since August 2024, and unfortunately, I’ve experienced three major leaks in my unit. The most recent one, on May 5th, was by far the worst—water was actively leaking from the ceiling in the same spot as before, to the point where it felt like it was raining inside my bathroom. I had to place two buckets to catch the water, and the wall was soaked and crinkled again. The hallway outside my unit was leaking too.
What was most upsetting wasn’t just the recurring damage, but the lack of urgency in addressing it. I called maintenance multiple times and couldn’t reach anyone. When I finally did, I was told help was coming, but no one showed up. I felt completely alone in dealing with what felt like an emergency situation, and I didn’t feel safe in my own home.
Previous leaks were never fully repaired—walls left damaged, ceiling panels left open—and I’ve had to live with the aftermath. This has been an incredibly stressful and exhausting experience, and I sincerely hope future improvements are made to better protect residents and respond to urgent issues quickly.

Nice, newly renovated building. Not fancy but very clean, with in-unit laundry and plenty of storage space. There have been issues with climate control, mainly in the winter, but management is actively working on fixing the problem. Management is responsive overall.

Great location and comes furnished!