Pros:

- Locatoin
- Ammenities
- Lots of Wharton Students
- Gym
- Frontdesk

Cons:

- Management

The Icon's apartments are brand new -- the building was gutted and re-opened in 2014. I have been very satisfied with the building as far as the apartment itself and the amenities. A stellar roof deck and excellent gym are both a major plus. The quality of management leaves something to be desired. Scully Company's policies around the use of public spaces negate amenities like the roof deck. What's the point of a common space if you can't bring guests, or eat and drink, or reserve it without paying an exorbitant fee?

The units aren't huge but there are many floorpans to fit your needs.

Great building with terrible management

The Icon was recently renovated and is beautiful on the inside. That said, the apartments are REALLY expensive, the units are pretty small, and management is hard to work with.

The Icon is the best building in town.

The Icon is an amazing building in one of the best locations possible. The amenities are beautiful as well as the apartments. The only problem is, management can be a little annoying. Management has banned alcohol from the communal spaces. This is not strictly enforced but it is fairly annoying that there is a rule in place at all.
The amenities are wonderful but sometimes stuff doesn't work such as the internet, TV's and heat lamps. It is also relatively expensive for Philadelphia. We still love our place because the apartments are wonderful and the location is great.

Clean and relatively new. Great location for going out... not as great for walking to school. Management is very responsive to fixing things. Friendly staff. Fairly expensive, but great to have a doorman, and it has a fantastic roof for grilling and a gym with great equipment. Pet friendly - and lots of friendly dogs in the building! (If only there were a dog run...)

I love the location and the brand new, modern finishes of the apartment. Yes, it is small, but it is everything I need. The amenities (roof deck, gym, business center, bike storage, etc, security) are great. However, for the price tag that I signed on for, I have noticed a drop in "luxury" upkeep with the recent management switch. The new management needs to work harder to enforce policies and make sure that the community stays a quality, luxury, clean, safe community.

This apartment building is right in Center City close to Rittenhouse Square. You can walk to a ton of restaurants, bars, shopping, parks, and Philadelphia sights. I can't imagine living in a different location! The building management is great, always respond to maintenance requests promptly and are available when needed. The gym is clean, spacious and contains all necessary equipment and the resident lounge is a great place to bring friends and play pool or watch TV in the movie theater. I can't say enough about the rooftop which has the most amazing view and it beautifully decorated. The grills work very well and there is plently of seating - never gets too crowded! Love living here!