Locust on the PArk is great because its halfway between the two places I spend the most time: Huntsman and Rittenhouse Square. It's a 20 minute walk from campus, so it's an easy to walk no matter the weather, and I've saved a lot of money on ubers and buses compared to friends. It's also a 2 minute walk to 2401, which is extremely convenient for team meetings, printing, etc. The apartments have ridiculously high ceiling and massive windows. Management is very receptive to any issues, and the doormen are very friendly. The gym is convenient, but nothing special. If you are a runner, you can't beat the proximity to the Schuykill River Park.

Negatives are that there isn't a ton within a 1-block vicinity (or anything?). You have a 5-10 minute walk for eggs, milk, etc. Also before signing a lease, see how the progress is with the construction next door. The management is building a new swanky high-rise, so you don't want a window facing that and be aware of the noise (this might be a good negotiation tool to get rent lowered!!).

Locust on the Park is a nice well-maintained property on the river. The neighborhood feels safer than Rittenhouse and there are lots of trees in the area. Our unit is large for a two bedroom and the ceilings are very high. We opted for the upgrade (new carpets and appliances, paint, etc.), so out unit is in great condition. The gym is quite large, but the party room is a bit outdated (still totally fine though). Management is professional and responsive. It would be nice to live a bit closer to the square for social reasons, but I actually like our neighborhood better as a place to live. It's much closer to campus than some other Wharton buildings and the square isn't a far walk at all. The only issue with the building is the construction going on near by. The road construction should end soon, but the building across the street may take a while. We don't hear the construction for the new building, but if you face 25th Street, it could be an issue. Overall, we are really happy living here and think we made an excellent choice!

Park 1 minute walk, river trail 1 minute walk, school 20 minute walk. Very roomy and good sunlight. Little noisy from construction and train.

There is nothing about Locust on the Park that I do not like. Everything is perfect and amazing value for money. We are paying $2575 for a very spacious 2BR / 2BA apartment, and even received a sign-up special of $2000 too!

Some great things about the building:
1. Excellent gym
2. Pleasant doormen
3. Management and maintenance and are responsive and effective. I managed the entire lease signing process remotely (from Asia), and had no issues figuring it out. The management team was most helpful.
4. Proximity to school (a center city apartment complex that is closest to school)
5. Gorgeous walk by the river next door
6. 10min walk to Rittenhouse square - it has never been a problem for me to get where I want to in no time
7. Proximity to 30th St Penn station and bus stop for Megabus /Bolt. This is super important if you anticipate frequent trips to New York as part of recruiting. I travel to NY at least twice a week, and the busstop / train station are just 10mins walking
8. Easy accessibility to busses 21 and 42 via Walnut St. if you don't feel like walking to school.
9. Excellent apartments with all amenities - washer / dryer / dishwasher / cable etc.

Only downside is that there is no grocery store very close by. However, South St Supermarket and Trader Joe are each a 15 min walk away, and a weekly visit is never a problem. Besides, for more urgent needs, RiteAid is a 3 min walk away.

Highly recommended!!

Beautiful apartments, nice doormen, accessible gym, pet friendly. Incredibly high ceilings in most bedrooms and living rooms. Across the street from the dog park and river trail (great for runners).

Great place to live, but recently the construction across the street (between 25th and the river) has been very loud at 7 am! Definitely something to ask about, as management (Dranoff) owns the condos they are building across the street.

Large, spacious apartments with modern furnishings including wooden flooring in the shared areas and granite kitchen tops. Ceilings are 12ft high and windows take up most of that space letting in a lot of light. well stocked gym and across the street from the Schulkill trail which is a great place to run. Management is available and fast to react if there are any issues. For students at Penn, 20 minute walk to campus, 2 minute walk to 2401, 7 minute walk to Pub and 15 minute walk to most places in Centre City. Trader joe's is about 10 minutes away and there are smaller convenience stores nearby. Surrounding area feels safe at night.

It's close to budget but you get so much more for your money a little further from Center City and you're by no means far from the action. The high ceilings do also mean that you need to buy more lamps to get light in the evening.

The best part of Locust on the Park are the units themselves -- 16' ceilings and 12' windows make them spacious and beautiful. The building has 30-40 students annually so there are plenty of young people around. There is a bit of a trade-off as your walk to campus is only 20 minutes, so it is super manageable, but you are 10 minutes from Rittenhouse square where lots of events take place. I'd make the decision to live here again!

Big space compared to what I could find closer to Rittenhouse square. Great management team and staff. If we ever have any issues, maintenance fixes it within a day. Only downside is it's a little farther from the bars/restaurants in center city than most other apts that Wharton students typically live at.

Very close to 2401, centered between school and center city, great management, lots of space in apartment, high ceilings, clean apartments

The Dranoff property management is great. Application process was smooth, and they are very professional. Great doormen who do everything they can to help you out when needed. Units are well maintained and spacious. Gym is decent. Location is just slightly away from the main action of Rittenhouse square. Is also right next to the Schuylkill running path and the dog park. Is not very close to any grocery stores or supermarkets which is the only downside.