Tons of sunlight. Very responsive management. Gym is small but has low traffic. Pool doesn't get too busy. Staff is helpful.

The Wanamaker is in one of the best locations relative to Huntsman, Rittenhouse Square, and other student buildings. The management and front desk are great and very responsive. The building is condo units so each unit is different -- some units are less updated than others but overall the price for the space and amenities is great.

Wanamaker House is immaculately maintained and has some of the best doormen/management in the Rittenhouse neighborhood. The units are undervalued vs. comparables in the neighborhood. Centrally located between Wharton campus and Rittenhouse Square (note that buildings further east have slightly easier access to center city).

Biggest downside as an MBA student is the average age of residents in the building is much older so noise complaints are much more common. The common space is really nice, but has limited hours and is less useful for hosting large gatherings compared to some other buildings (e.g., 2116, 1919).

Apartments have nice views, are very spacious, and overall are decent value for money when compared with other managed buildings and high-rises Wharton students live in. Gym is decent and the employees at Wanamaker are great.

Only drawback is that most units are leased through Allan Domb who are pretty terrible. They are up to sketchy and dirty sh#t during the sign-on and application process. When looking for an apartment always have a backup that isn't through Allan Domb that you would be happy to take and don't let them play their unethical games trying to get the rates up or make you think there are other applicants. They are, at least, good at responding to service issues.

Also, they make you pay for $80 a month of wifi and cable - there is no choice in that matter. We essentially were forced to pay for a cable box that we haven't even opened from its box. Ridiculous. Also there is a $300 moving in fee. They really nickel and dime you, it is pretty frustrating.

The Wanamaker House Review

Pros - recently updated lobby/common spaces; great location; pretty good value and units are individually owned so rates are negotiable; good floorplans/layouts; pool in the summer; close to bus stop and easy walk to campus; quiet, not noisy or disruptive.

Cons - gym is not fantastic (no weights); have to pay for laundry; pool closed after Labor Day; management can be a bit strict/have strange rules.

Great building, but you have to pay hefty electricity and cable bills. Management is pretty strict and inflexible. Pool deck hasn't been accessible in Covid.

We have a renovated unit which is quite nice. Neighbors are wharton people so no noise complaints either.

Have no complaints, have had a great experience at Wanamaker House

Pretty good, but slightly expensive