Apartment Ratings | 1930 Chestnut Street Ratings and Reviews

1930 Chestnut Street: should have listened to all the complaints (Not Recommending)

2008-09-19T10:12:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just recently moved out after several years here. The neighborhood has become sleazy, yet Turchi sells this place as "Rittenhouse Square". It's Chestnut Street, which though only 2 blocks from the square, is light years away. The rents are ridiculous. You can pay less for more space in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Don't do it! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-07T21:45:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you don't want your security deposit back and you don't mind management employees hanging out in your apartment when you're out of town, this is the place for you. The management company is so shady. Not worth it!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Convenient Location but overpriced for a mediocre deal (Not Recommending)

2007-02-13T12:51:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for 3 years and I ended up appreciating the place over time.

Cons: It's true, the Turchis are mean, bullying, greedy men and the few times I've had to deal with them it's been unpleasant. The building manager is not much better. The building, although renovated, is old ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Great location, nice apartment (Recommending!)

2006-12-30T10:32:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After three months here, I would recommend this building. Whatever issues were particularly problematic in the past (fire alarms/hot water problems-- noted below in other reviews), we have not experienced any of those issues. In fact, the construction between apartments is so solid, that a party going on next door ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: any new news? (Not Recommending)

2006-05-26T07:43:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Anything changed here? I really like the place but I'm terrified from these reviews. I'm looking to come to Philly in the fall.

Any input would be great. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Terrible apartment building (Not Recommending)

2006-04-13T08:11:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The worst apt building -Turchi is notorious in Phila for his lack of ethics.Be careful of building management-Read leases thoroughly-they are thugs and thieves-I lived there for two years-false fire alarms constantly-no water/no hot water/ no water pressure-frequently elevators were out of order-stagnant pools of water in back of bldg-Just ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Fantastic (Recommending!)

2006-03-03T12:53:05-06:00

From zakaha101@yahoo.com: I am moving in next month... This place is fabulous! My husband, son, and daughter love it too. And for the great qualities that the apartments have, the rent is very reasonable. There's not too many places in Center City that are nice AND cheap! It was in awe! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Great building near Rittenhouse Square (Recommending!)

2005-08-08T14:57:17-06:00

From AdamPA: I have lived in 1930 Chestnut for the last 13-months. I would recommend it as a great place to live. Yes, nothing is perfect, but overall the location is unbeatable and the building is well maintained. The security and engineering teams are great to work with and very reliable. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Turchi Sucks (Not Recommending)

2005-06-30T03:27:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: No hot water, no electricity, false alarm at 4:00am. These are what you will experience at 1930 Chestnut. You also will be threatened if you say that you want to withhold rent because of the unlivable condition. Stay away from any buildings managed by Turchi.

The apartment is very poorly designed ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: the 3rd world country i just visited was better (Not Recommending)

2005-06-28T12:56:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i just came back from vacation in brazil... what did i come home to? 48 hours without electricity, elevators, water, and air conditioning. this place is a total nightmare. DO NOT live here. turchi doesn't give a damn about his tenants. i'm sure he makes a ton of money off ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: baaaaad (Not Recommending)

2005-06-26T17:12:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this place is so bad, even the mice and roaches are complaining. actually, the mice have decided to move out after the heat got to them. turchi should not be permitted to have any dealings whatsoever with the public; this crook should be in jail. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Promises never kept (Not Recommending)

2005-06-25T18:41:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Once again today, we had a blackout in the monring and then no hot water. In asking about the problem I was informed that no one will be able to look into the problem until Monday. Well it is Saturday, so while the Turchis are fat cats sitting on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: (Not Recommending)

2005-06-23T13:16:08-06:00

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1930 Chestnut Street: and to add another problem..... (Not Recommending)

2005-05-04T15:46:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: as of today, Wed. May 4th, 2005....TURCHI came in this morning and FIRED all the maintenance people. And the best part, there are NO REPLACEMENT people for those he just fired. Does he not have a brain? does he not get it??
I CAN'T WAIT TO MOVE OUT OF THIS ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Yet another problem (Not Recommending)

2005-05-02T21:38:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: So tonight it is yet another problem. All the elevators in the building do not work. Given that the building has over 20 floors, that's a bit of a workout! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: No Hot Water, False Fire Alarm at 4:00am (Not Recommending)

2005-04-30T17:23:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There has not been a full month during which we had hot water everyday. False fire alarms can drive you crazy especially for the timing like 4:00am or 10:30pm. Only one among three elevators operates normally.

Even worse, when you complain, you get yelled back by the management company. For your ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Turchi Property is run by scoundrels (Not Recommending)

2005-04-29T16:39:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: One would think that all the problems mentioned in the previous postings with unexplained electricity charges, failing plumbing system, malfunctioning elevators and 5 AM fire alarms would be enough. Not for Turchi!

When I moved in, I carefullly read my lease and inquired with the leasing agent about Turchi's subleasing policy, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: A waste of money (Not Recommending)

2005-04-28T18:24:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You'd do much better than renting or purchasing from Turchi. Save your money.

Last night and this morning there was no hot water, a problem which the management has said multiple times they have fixed.

No emergency repair last night. Just making tenants wait without hot water in their apartments. Cold showers ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: (Not Recommending)

2005-04-12T22:50:58-06:00

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1930 Chestnut Street: Dishonest Turchi Corp.. (Not Recommending)

2005-04-01T11:39:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Every time I call to report a problem (such as no hot water, air conditioner is not working), I was told: �you are the only one having such problem�. However, later I realized most tenants have the similar headaches. The building is very poorly constructed. Even worse, the management company ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2005-03-31T16:33:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is unreliable and unprofessional. The electric bills are much too high (120 a month) and a "common area charge" is added, you also have to pay for your own water. They make false promises-don't do it! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Unreliable (Not Recommending)

2005-03-25T14:03:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If all the Turchi properties are like this one, I would run.

All attention is focused on their upcoming condominium project and the company couldn't care less about this building. The only thing they care about is getting the high rent payment.

The apartments are tiny and poorly insulated. The common are ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Complete ripoff (Not Recommending)

2005-03-05T14:35:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Clearly this building is an example of a property owner taking advantage of city incentives to renovate then walk away from the maintenance of the building. Philadelphia should not allow Turchi to touch another building. This city should be embarrassed.
Many times residents are awakened with fire alarms for no apparent ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Stay away from Turchi (Not Recommending)

2005-02-28T22:15:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here and would never choose this apartment again. In fact, I would steer clear of this company altogether.

There has been frequent turnover of managers, with no notification to the residents.

Problems do not get addressed. Several residents have had maintenance enter their apartments without permission.

The building appears nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: don't live here. too many problems! (Not Recommending)

2005-02-23T19:05:11-06:00

From never1930: This building has way too many problems for a "luxury" building. When problems are presented to the owner, Turchi Properties, they are not properly resolved and tend to reoccur.

Hot water goes out often. Three elevators go out at once. Fire alarm out often and dryers not installed properly. Definitely ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Do you want to live in an apartment without hot water (Not Recommending)

2005-02-08T09:42:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The hot water was on and off for several weeks in November last year. Now, February 2005, we did not have hot water for two consecutive days. Even worse, it seems that management company does not take the problem seriously. Please stay away from this apartment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Too many problems (Not Recommending)

2005-01-15T10:54:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Problems with the building:-
a. When I signed my lease, the management advised that a gym will be in place by the Spring. By the summer no gym and they advised via leaflets that they have made arrangement with a gym on Walnut to reduce their fees for residents of 1930 ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: No Venting For Clothes Dryer! (Not Recommending)

2004-11-21T13:28:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 144 Units. No clothes dryer venting.

Wondering which will come first....

Sick Building Syndrome from the mold? (a single dryer load puts out 1 gallon of water moisture)...

Or a fire from the lint buildup? ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: 1930 Chestnut (Not Recommending)

2004-11-19T09:33:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would never choose to live here. I wouldn't even recommend it to someone I disliked. I've had several problems here, to say the least. The building is awfully constructed and the managment never seems to get it right. If you're thinking of renting here, think again! Even if the ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Disapointing to say the least (Not Recommending)

2004-10-28T11:36:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not worth the $. Small apartments, Outrageous utilities, poor design,(can't fit plates in cabinet, no place for silverware, terrible craftsmanship) and leasing agents will tell you anything and everything to get you to sign the lease- only what you agreed to is not what you get. 213233 broken promises and ... [click to read full apartment review]

1930 Chestnut Street: Another false alarm, resulting in building evacuation (Not Recommending)

2004-10-27T19:11:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The shoddy elevators are still not fixed, and this resulted in a mid-day building evacuation a few days ago. It's just another example of the fact that building management does not care one bit.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that the garbage disposal is once again on the fritz, and ... [click to read full apartment review]