This apartment isn't as cheap as some other options, but I feel it's worth it. Nice hardwood floors, granite countertops, new appliances, spacious. The building was newly renovated. I think all apartments face 16th street, so a decent amount of sunlight. High ceilings are nice. The elevator is very messed up and gets stuck and won't open sometimes for up to a minute. They continually try to fix it, so hoping one day it will be fixed. Every floor has a washer/dryer and trash, except the 5th floor which only has a gym (and by gym, I mean 2 treadmills, 2 ellipticals, a bike, a rowing machine, a set of dumbbells, and a bench). No doorman, but hasn't been a problem. You can buzz people in so packages can still get delivered. You can also have packages delivered to Pearl's leasing office if you feel safer doing that. My bedroom is actually on the inside of the apartment and does not have any windows. Didn't like the idea at first but I've actually grown to love it. I had A/C issues in August, had maintenance come out three times before they fixed it (even bought a indoor thermometer to prove something was wrong). But on the flip side, management was very responsive. Location is great for bars and restaurants, but I personally would rather have lived in a quieter neighborhood.

Great building. Large windows, feels really open. New appliances and seems recently renovated. Laundry on each floor and a gym (couple treadmills, ellipticals, weights, bike, etc.) I live in one of the lofted 1BR units on the 6th floor. One word of warning: Ceilings are a bit low on the lofted level so could pose issues for tall people.

Decent apartment in the heart of the city

Management team is responsive and friendly. Location is a bit further east than many builldings but good food options nearby. Great value for the space!

Loved this apartment building. Only problem is that there is no doorman. Therefore, a package that I received was stolen inside the building.

While 1600 Chestnut is located a bit further east than other options, I think it's a great value for the money. I pay less than $1600 per month and have a one bedroom loft. Although there is no doorman, we have a small fitness center on the fifth floor and free shared laundry on every floor except for the fifth floor (where the gym is located).

I have found management to be very responsive to each concern I have had. They are great: they perform nice little random acts of kindness that brighten my day (i.e. goody bags on Thanksgiving, hosting happy hours and a couple weeks back even had free coffee and snacks in the lobby).

The building has fewer Wharton students than most, but I would say the overall vibe is grad student (a handful of law and med school folks) and young professional.

On the whole, very happy. I only wish the location were closer to school.

Location, although a little further out from campus but it's easy to walk to bus station or trolley station. A lot of place to shop and close to China town!! Whatever mode you choose, it will never take longer than 30 mins from door to door. (Apt to Huntsman Hall). Other great features: Hardwood floors, high ceilings, and its very low profile building so it is super safe!
My room is a loft room so I have my bed on the loft floor.
The room is great. Free laundry+utility and gym. The electric bill is super cheap compares to other building. It will be quite cold during winter because the A/C isn't that effective but it's still very good.
I love the place. Maybe you can find cheaper places but this place is definitely worth the price.

Building was renovated recently, there is a laundry and TV room with wi-fi access in each floor. One small gym for the building. Even though cable and Internet are not included in rent, the building is Comcast ready (which makes it much easier to install it on your own). I am very happy with my unit and believe it is good value for money. Location is convenient and apartment is new with hardwood floors. The only down side to this building is that it doesn't have a doorman, which can be inconvenient, but you can ship packets to Pearl Properties' office and pick it up during business hours.

1600 Chestnut is a loft format with really high ceilings and big windows. No washer and dryer in apartment but their is a free laundry room on each floor. Also, there is a gym and location for package pickup.