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Midtown Village, 1201 Chestnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Bike Storage
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Individually Controlled Heat & A/C
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Secured Entry
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.0
Good
6 Reviews

About this Location

MOM’s Organic Market
2 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Dilworth Park
7 min walk
MFL (metro) - 4 min
Jefferson Station - 9 min

Pricing 
updated 23 hrs ago

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,497+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,536+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Included

    •  Gas Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Lease Terms

    •  Security Deposit
  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Individually Controlled Heat & A/C
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage  
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Secured Entry
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 7.0/10, based on 6 renter reviews Write a review

9.0
Location
5.6
Amenities
6.3
Management
7.3
Value
6.8
Social
6.5
Safety
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the good, the bad, the mediocre

Love the location - it's in the center of literally everything! Of course, this means it's often loud. There was constructuon going on for months right across the street and sometimes the jackhammers would be going off from 10:00 pm til 2:00 am. You will hear crackheads scream on any day of the night, and from Thursday-Saturday, you will definitely hear loud music till 2-3 am. Management is questionable. We lost electricity for over 24 hours and they took so long to respond. Additionally, my toilet stopped working Friday night. I was worried it would overflow - front desk said, no maintenance till Monday. Front desk didn't even know the emergency maintenance number. Reached out to management and their number was out of service, and when I did contact them finally, they were no help. Ultimately very unresponsive but there is new management in place very recently. People are generally quiet and respectful in this building. Not sure about safety since front desk doesn't really verify much and you can just lie and walk in. Amenities are whack. You pay$350 each time for a terrible gym - which has been shut down for a year now. No other "amenities." All this being said, I love the location and I love my space.

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Not re-signing, but...

I don't know, you get what you pay for. Please be advised the new management does the bare minimum for keeping building up to standard until it's dire. It's little things, like the front door is defective as it is a loud slam (just pay someone to fix it) and a piece of metal fell down from the elevator. I felt weird in the elevators for months and then they closed two out of the three at once - creating traffic. There is also homeless people sleeping outside the entrance all the time and access attendants rarely pay attention to what's going and are always on the phone. One of the overnight attended regularly falls asleep...so doesn't make me feel that great.

All in all, it's a a great location, dog-friendly, and the modern finishes are nice. It takes me 15 minutes to get to class.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Great value for Jefferson residents!

I loved my apartment unit. I was on the 10th floor in a unit facing another building, so it was completely quiet (I missed out on a day-long music festival happening on my street because I couldn't hear it), making for great sleep! My unit was full of light, had modern appliances, was clean, and was in good repair. Maintenance was very friendly and responsive.

This building is a block from Jefferson, making a very quick and convenient commute. It is also very close to bars and restaurants, however, if you get a unit in the back of the building and sharing a wall with the building next door you will not hear any of the noise from the surrounding businesses/nightlife!

The major downside of this building is lack of amenities (the "gym" comprises of a few pieces of equipment in a stuffy basement room, the rooftop I was told they were going to build was still in progress a year after they said it would be finished, no common lounges for guests/events). There are also often people loitering in front of the 7-11 next to the building, however, there is someone at the front desk of the building most of the time.

Overall, aside from the lack of amenities this is a fantastic building for Jefferson residents! I would recommend getting an apartment on the side of the building shared by the building next door (I don't know the noise situation on the side of the building facing 12th street, and there is a lot of construction happening on that side). I would also recommend getting a unit on a higher floor for less noise and more sunlight.

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Easy Peasy

This apartment is pretty great. I have three roommates, there are four of us total making rent, utilities, and groceries pretty affordable. The whole process of moving in was easy and smooth moving. I haven’t had any major problems, and anything that I do have a problem with can be fixed with a trip to the leasing office in the second floor. It’s also a pretty commute to the school.

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Well Kept Apartment

The Comminwealth is located in a great neighborhood with a booming social life. Close to Readin Terminal Market and the newly built Target. Management is I believe better than average and the security officers extremely courteous. The 1 bedroom which I reside in is more than spacious enough for my needs. While the kitchen is modern, it lacks counter space which can be problematic.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 27 Recs

Barbuzzo
Destination Dogs
El Vez
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grocery 1 Rec

MOM’s Organic Market
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convenience 3 Recs

Walgreens
Old Nelson Food Company
Wawa
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fitness 29 Recs

Unite Fitness
Philly Personal Training
The Sporting Club at the Bellevue
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parks 6 Recs

Rittenhouse Square Park
Dilworth Park
Washington Square Park
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coffee 18 Recs

Capogiro Gelato
Cake and the Beanstalk
Beiler’s Bakery
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About Midtown Village

Working professionals abound in the heart of Center City, populating the many restaurants and cafes during their lunch breaks. Also known as The Gayborhood, this area has a large concentration of LGBTQ-friendly businesses and bars. Day or night, Midtown Village is bustling with activity.
Busy
Very Safe
Gayborhood
Center City
High Prices
Tough Parking
Central Location
Median rents in Midtown Village
Studio
$
1,150
1 Bedroom
$
2,050
2 Bedroom
$
2,700

Getting around Midtown Village


Parking at The Commonwealth

Parking Garage

$250-300 / Month

Parking Near The Commonwealth

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Midtown Village Reviews

121 reviews
Access to restaurants, attractions, and shops in Center City and even nearby in South Philly or Rittenhouse Square is superb. There is generally a lot of street traffic and drug addiction and homelessness are common in the area, but typically not a source of harm for passersby and also not much different than in any other major urban center in the U.S.
Best neighborhood in Center City - can't beat the price for what you get. Amazing location, just a short walk to Rittenhouse or Old City. Can't beat living in the heart of Center City, and only a 7 minute walk to the hospital. Plenty of night life.
Some crime in the area, but overall, great bar and restaurant scene with easy access to public transit.
Center city is arguably safe but sometimes there are some issues. Police are responsive.
Midtown Village is quickly becoming one of the best places in Philly to live. The quick downside is there's a lot of construction in the area, but that's also the positive if you're okay with the feel of a city that's constantly changing. The area already has lots of great bars and restaurants, and all the new construction is adding in great new options for grocery, coffee, and convenience items. There's now a Target, Mom's Grocery, multiple Wawas, Sweetgreen, etc. all in close proximity to mainstays like Reading Terminal.
Midtown Village is a fast-growing and both has great mainstay restaurants like El Vez and Barbuzzo as well as amazing chains like Chipotle and Sweet Green. The addition of a Target, Wawa, CVS, Starbucks, and Petco makes it even more accessible and naturally the location is as central as you can be in Philadelphia. In comparing options, you usually can get a bit of a discount versus Rittenhouse Square and Old City, mainly because the Midtown Village brand is still being built up, but you really can't beat the location and access to amenities. The only thing it's missing is a full-service grocery store, but between Reading Terminal Market, Target, Walgreens, and CVS you're pretty set. The main downside can be the noise and litter that comes with being in the heart of downtown, but it's a trade off I'm more than willing to make and has been getting better with time.
I love this neighborhood! It's very lively and great for young adults. There are a lot of cool restaurants/bars around. It's a little pricey but what can you expect from being in the center of a city like Philadelphia?
The area is filled with lots of young people. I don't feel unsafe walking around even at night because there are people out all the time. There are a couple of narrow streets I probably wouldn't walk through though.
The neighborhood is amazing and getting better every day! It combines access to great daily conveniences (coffee shops, Target, Wawa, etc.) with some of the best independent restaurants and bars in Philly. The location is incredibly central overall and transit options can get you pretty much anywhere in the city. It can get a bit noisy, though that's the price you pay for being downtown.

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