I live in a newly renovated apartment with a river view (it's beautiful!). The building is old, but can't complain - everything functions just fine and my apartment itself feels and looks new. The building management is very responsive, they repair things quickly and the staff at front desk are friendly and help take and organize your packages. There's free laundry too (although shared on the floor with other tenants). I walk to and from school, it's a good brisk walk for me. I love living in Center City too and being walking distance away from lots of things in the city itself.

Between the friendly staff and the shuttle to UPenn... 2400 chestnut makes life easy

It might not be the most elegant or upscale apartment complex, but is definitely the most convenient apartment in terms of distance to school and center city, free shuttle bus service, friendly management staff, etc

Solid value

2400 Chestnut is an old building that is slowly upgrading its units. I live in a renovated unit that faces the river (the view is amazing).
I love this building, the rent is cheap and has a great location, close to campus and a free shuttle. Also, the staff is super friendly and helpful.

Since my unit is new I haven't experience any maintenance problem. The elevator is surprisingly fast compare to newer buildings in Center City. The gym is small and a little old but is enough to get a basic work out session.

Closest to school in Rittenhouse area, has a free shuttle in the morning to school, spacious units with affordable rent compared to the area. Good management.

Renovated apartment with free communal laundry on each floor. Courtesy shuttle for residents leaving every 15 minutes for about 4 hours each weekday morning to Penn’s campus. 24 hour doorman and responsive maintenance crew.

I have very positive feelings about this place. The best part is the shuttle in the morning. It drops you off within 45 seconds of the law school. In the winter I don't wear my coat in the van and often don't bother putting it on between the van drop-off and the law school.

The facilities aren't flashy, but are more than sufficient...they spent on the lobby and are renovating apartments gradually, but I'm not in one of the renovated ones. Still definitely meets my needs.

The maintenance staff is super responsive and requests are attended to, in my experience, within 48 hrs.

Location is fantastic!! It's right between University City and Center City, which means that you are proximate to school activities at Penn and also proximate to social activities downtown. You're 5 blocks from target, 3 blocks from Trader Joe's, dry cleaner in the basement, 1 block from Rite Aid, and 3 blocks from a liquor store. There are also a number of bars and restaurants within 5-10 minute walk!!

Security is pretty solid. There's a fob for the elevators; desk guys in the lobby 24/7 who recognize most residents, call you if you have a visitor, and let them up for you. Very convenient. Similar protocol if you order food...hold delivery at the desk and call you for pick-up.

The gym is fine, but if you have high standards/needs, then it may underwhelm.

I'm on the 2nd floor, which means a quick elevator ride, but my friends on the 32nd and 33rd floor, who spend longer in the elevator, have the most gorgeous views in the mornings and evenings!

That's all I can think of.

This is a fantastic building with tons of space, a decent workout room, a dry cleaner on the bottom floor, a 24/7 front desk that receives packages, and a frequently running shuttle to campus. It's safe and easy to walk to from just about anywhere in Center City or University City. The downside is the price, but I got a discount on an overly large unit for me since it was the only one on its floor that hadn't been refurbished in the past 2 years. This building always has a long list of people looking to fill apartments, and a huge percentage of the tenants are Penn grad/med/law students and early professionals.

Great building staff. You share laundry with your floor. They’re updating the apartments and I’m in one of the renovated ones. Heat is electric and you’re responsible for your electricity ($50 in the summer and $120 for the coldest month). Parking in the attached garage is $130/ month. They allow cats ($500 pet deposit). Security deposit is an entire month’s worth of rent. They’re flexible with your move out date if you need to extend for the bar exam etc. Gym is a little old looking but it works well.