There is wide variation in how much each unit is renovated. If looking at the building, be sure to at least get photos. Some units, like mine, have been recently updated; others still have original carpeting and appliances which are decades old. The building also has lots of ammenities, including washer/dryer on each floor, a gym on the top floor, and a pool. It's important to note that the pool is normally only open Memorial to Labor day, which is less useful for Wharton students.

Doormen are fantastic and maintenance is responsive. Gym is sufficient. Lots of other students live in the building which is very convenient for meetings, etc.

The apartment has a nice lay-out and great views, and the building has a nice gym and pool, and very good doormen. The downsides are that the windows are very thin, so wind/rain can be very noisy (hard to sleep through), and the parking garage is pretty expensive ($300/month for a monthly spot). But I have lived here happily for 2+ years and would renew my lease if staying in Philly.

Nice building, great location, close to center city and not far from school. Staff are all very nice and service is prompt. Only thing that I wish could been better is the applicant in the unit. They are very old. But it is ok since you won't cook every single day. Get a higher floor, you won't regret for the extra couple hundreds a year you pay.

Great location with gym and helpful staff. The building does not allow subleasing so if you sign a lease that lasts through the summer between your first and second year, you will likely need to pay the entire rental cost while you are doing your internship (even if the apartment is empty).

Great building, very popular with Wharton students. Very secure, friendly concierge, great and well maintained facilities (pool, gym). Great location, 2 blocks from Rittenhouse and closer to school. Downsides: strictly no subleasing over summer, bus is often full by the time it gets to 20th.

It is my all time favorite apartment I have ever lived in. The doormen are absolutely wonderful. I love them and they even played a role in our engagement! If we ever move back to Philadelphia, I will absolutely live here.

Wanamaker is perfectly locationed at the intersection of 20th and Walnut Street. It is easy to jump on the #21 or #42 bus to head to campus. You can also walk tofrom campus in 20 minutes. Wanamaker is located right in the heart of Center City and is a short walk to bars and restaurants. Each year 30-40 Wharton student live in Wanamaker, which means there's a sense of community in the building. There are doormen (all of whom are very nice, experienced, and helpful), a gym, and a swimming pool.

My fiancee and I have been very happy in our 2-bed, 2-bath apartment in the Wanamaker. The apartment layout is very functional, the building staff is nice and responsive, and the views are great. Honestly the only negative is the fact that the windows are a little thin, so the wind outside can be noisy at times. That said, renewing our lease after one year was a no-brainer.

Good location (located opposite the bus stop), great staff, big rooms, decent gym. Pool is only functional for a limited period during the year. Many Wharton students to share cabs with.