Cardinal Group Management

Thus far, I haven't had any issues with my apartment, building management, or the location. I have everything I need; the building has pretty nice amenities, and I have easy access to Rittenhouse, West Philadelphia, etc. I rate it a 7 because, sure, the place could be bigger, and there are some temperature issues in that the thermostat is virtually useless in the winter because the building is just pretty hot/warm as is, so it stays off. I think a big plus for me here is the location.

Being this close to my school buildings is a phenomenal convenience. This apartment complex is in the heart of Penn campus, so busy students or those with mobility needs would benefit from its location. It also helps that utilities are included in the price, and my apartment was really clean when I moved in. There are plenty of issues, though:
- Confusing/contradictory communication from staff
- NO RECYCLING for paper, cans, or plastic?!?!
- No access to AC when building heat is on and vice versa. It can get pretty toasty!
- Around-the-clock construction nearby
- SUPER thin walls and big gaps under doors; you will know all of your neighbors' business, and they will know all of yours
- Leaning furniture
- Low-capacity washer-dryers
- Elevator problems. There can be a long wait because one of them is often out of service
- Package center is a mess. Even though they have you pay for ParcelPending mail lockers, they will often leave packages on the ground without notification.
- Front desk phone randomly hangs up after about 2 minutes into a call

Pretty good

I love my building! It’s located in a quiet, nice neighborhood, and has tons of amenities, including a gym and many quiet study areas. I’m under 5 minutes away from a Giant with yummy restaurants nearby. I will be living here for all of law school.

The apartment is great value overall, but the one major downside is that the garbage truck collects garbage 4 days a week at either 4am or 6am. The truck is very loud and regularly wakes me up. If you live facing the back of the building, keep this in mind depending on which floor you're on.

Happy with experience thus far.

Definitely not inexpensive but inexpensive/good value if coming from NYC. New managment sucks but amenities are great, 15 min walk to school, kind doormen who look after you/know your name, very good gym, large rooms w natural light

Being close to the law school is fantastic. As a 1L, I have 9am classes and really value being close to the school. Outside of the proximity, coffee machine, and gym, I am not super thrilled about living here.

The apartment is fully furnished, which I thought would be a positive thing, but now I see it as a negative. It would be a positive if the furniture was quality, but the furniture sucks and the desk/chair/bed are not comfortable to use. Hence, it is now a negative and I wish I had the opportunity to furnish my apartment.

The building has a free great coffee machine that I use almost every morning and the gym is open 24/7.

The management is not the greatest. I have had some problems, such as mold in my washer that was not really fixed. And one of my outlets does not work, which they would fix, but then they would have to cut into the wall and it would be a whole thing, which I don't want to deal with.

I did a random roommate assignment and its not bad. The best thing to happen would be my random roommate become friends. The second best is we respect each other's space and don't bother one another. The second best thing has happened and I am happy with it.

If you want to be close, and are willing to deal with some simple unpleasantness that really isn't all that bad, this is the place to be. Honestly, I am being harsh. I like my apartment. It is not as nice as others, but its cozy, close, and hassle free (I have wifi, utilities, and management that responds).

Pro- nice building, secure, manned lobby desk, nice amenities. Con- package delivery is complicated, maintenance for reported issues is spotty.

The Chestnut Review

Location can't be beat. Fantastic amenities too.

The management is extremely nice and responsive. If you ever have work orders, they are handled within the same day.

I've loved my time living here. Been here for 2 years. Like that there is a shuttle and Amazon lockers. The dog park is a good way for my doodle to interact with others!

Great amenities, large floor plans, relatively quiet

This is my 3rd year at Quarry Trail. They have updated the Front Clubhouse, painted all the buildings, replaced our roofs, added a dog park, and have done a lot to the complex. I have never had any issues living here and i love my roommates and my dog loves the new dog park