Apartment is generally in a good condition, except that it is a little bit old. Depending on the apartment you get, the unit will sometimes have washerdryer. If not, which was exactly my case, there is a washerdryer every other floor priced at 75c for wash and 50c for dry. The gym is just barely usable. It's got a couple of treadmills and some weights. I would save just below average on this area. The front desk is always manned by at least 2 people so security is always great. Just a little hassle when moving in when you have to "pay" to make a reservation to use a service elevator on the day of your move inout. I personally find this ridiculous. Tenants are typically very old people so they may be a little bit more sensitive to noise. But unless you plan to have parties frequently, it should not be a problem. A plus for this location is that you will ALWAYS be able to secure a seat on the #21 bus to school. Try to get private owners, not the Alan Domb kind. All the utilities are included (cable also. Only thing you'd need to get is HD TV and internet.

The building is mostly working singles and retirees. They have a small gym (pretty decent although not large) and an indoor pool and hot tub. The terrace (community space) is a good spot to have group discussions and to hang out. I personally have had dance practice there as well. I believe they will be renovating the space, but I am not sure of the timeframe. The units are individually-owned and therefore you must go through a realtor rather than contacting the Building Managers directly. It is quite clean, quiet and has laundry services on every floor. I have my own in-unit washer and dryer, which I wanted when searching for a place to live. It is near a lot of the great restaurants on 13th street and easy to walk to Rittenhouse Square.

Can't beat the space you get for the price. Location is great. Building is on the older side and doesn't have the ammenities of some of the newer buildings.

Allan Domb not always quick to repair appliances