Apartment Ratings | 2400 Chestnut Apartments Ratings and Reviews

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Best address in Philadelphia. (Recommending!)

2009-10-09T16:53:02-06:00

From anothersatisfiedcustomer: I lived in a 2BR/2BA at 2400 Chestnut for nine years. I enjoyed the great view and spacious apartment. The most attractive feature of the building is its safety- because the building has its own private courtyard, there is limited potential for tresspassers. Building entry is by electronic card and ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Nice to live in but expensive (Recommending!)

2009-09-11T17:22:14-06:00

From Aanidaani: Having lived here for three months, I agree with most of the other reviewers: the staff are very friendly, the apartments are clean, and the building is well-maintained. The complimentary washers and dryers are nice, as is the gym and the free DishTV. The location of the apartment building cannot ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Awesome place (Recommending!)

2009-09-11T16:53:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in 2400 for 5 years, and was extremely sad to have to move out when leaving Philadelphia for Boston. I lived in a 1 BR as well as a 2 BR 2 bath, both of which I enjoyed. The staff is extremely responsive and maintenance issues were generally ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2009-09-11T15:36:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My experiences at 2400 were very positive. I had a clean and well maintained apartment. The doormen were great and consistently helped me with whatever issue I had. For any maintenance problems, the maintenance staff were always quick and effective. The building was at a great location to get to ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great experience (Recommending!)

2009-08-22T20:12:08-06:00

From loafboat: I lived in a studio on the 19th floor for two years. It was an excellent living experience; I was always happy to come home at the end of the day. I had very few issues during that time, but maintenance fixed everything within a day. Management was always helpful ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: sublease for summer, could not have been better (Recommending!)

2009-08-20T17:36:44-06:00

From rentermom1234: My daughter started a new job in Philly and had to find housing very fast in the early summer. Luckily, she located a sublease at 2400 Chestnut and it couldn't have been a better experience.It started with Mary Jane the manager who went out of her way to help us, ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Insects and management issues (Not Recommending)

2009-07-28T02:10:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am surprised at how overrated the reviews for this place are. I lived here for 3.5 years and left the place with a bad taste in my mouth. In summary,Things that are good:strong management presence, with accessible staffgenerally well maintained buildingdecent viewsThings I did not like:Large roaches (I am ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: great 3 years (Recommending!)

2009-07-24T13:05:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this apartment for the last 3 years and it's been great. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The ladies in the leasing office are very courteous and prompt to your concerns. The only negative thing if any is that in the winter, it could get a ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Spacious. Reasonably Prized. Great Staff (Recommending!)

2009-06-29T13:28:52-06:00

From eburbano: I lived at 2400 Chestnut for two years. The two-beroom apartment was spacious and reasonably priced. The staff was always friendly and willing to help. Repairs were always promptly addressed. Parking is conveniently located in the basement. The building has undergone several renovations which give it a very pleasant look. ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: 2400 Chestnut is AMAZING! (Recommending!)

2009-06-29T09:52:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I highly recommend 2400 Chestnut! My husband and I lived in a one bedroom apartment for two years from 2007-2009. We have relocated to another city and miss 2400 and our family there so much! The staff (everyone from the shuttle driver to the doormen to the maintenance to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Amazing apartments! (Recommending!)

2009-05-02T09:56:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are a lot of glowing reviews on here, and I am just adding mine. This building is incredible. I always recommend it to everyone I know who is moving downtown. I have had ZERO problems in 3 years here. Some of the major things:1) the staff are all very ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: 2400 Chestnut Apartments (Recommending!)

2009-02-10T13:49:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and our 2 small children and I lived in a 2-bedroom for 13 months during which time my husband was a fellow at HUP. It was an excellent property--well-managed; tremendous front desk, parking, and maintenance staff; superb location in Center City and particularly convenient to Drexel, Penn/HUP, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Sorry to go! (Recommending!)

2008-12-24T07:56:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at 2400 Chestnut for 2 1/2 years and am sorry to leave, but I am relocating out of Philadelphia. 2400's management and staff are absolutely fantastic and extremely responsive to tenants' needs. Maintenance requests are resolved quickly, the hallways and (free) laundry rooms are clean, and the parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great place in the city (Recommending!)

2008-09-23T18:07:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would recommend this building to anyone looking for a center city location with easy access to Penn or Drexel. I lived in a studio at 2400 for 3 years. I worked full time at HUP and was in school part-time at Penn. I had plenty of room in my ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Outstanding! I Wish I Could Go Back! (Recommending!)

2008-08-23T11:20:39-06:00

From phillybama: I lived in 2400 for 3 years, before moving out last month because of my job. 2400 Chestnut is an extremely well-managed, well-run apartment at a great price and a great location. If I had need for a repair in the morning, it would be done in the afternoon. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great Staff (Recommending!)

2008-08-05T20:08:04-06:00

From nmom: We spent our son's first year of life at 2400 Chestnut, during my husband's fellowship training. The location could not have been more convenient for him, and its proximity to a great playground and Trader Joe's was a great plus. The building also had a great pediatric practice on site, ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: 2400 Chestnut 2 bed/2 bath (Recommending!)

2008-07-15T13:59:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our apartment was awesome! The building manager and staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Whenever something needed fixing, it was done within 24 hours. The building is close to tons of restaurants, convenience stores, a Trader Joe's, and several universities/places of business. The free shuttle to University City can't be ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: LOVE 2400 Chestnut (Recommending!)

2008-06-15T12:46:59-06:00

From Jessica82281: Great Things About 2400 Chestnut:1) Reasonable Center City rent for the size of apartments and location2) Cheap parking on site only $99 a month for residents. Great rate compared to other lots in Center City (which range $200 - $500 per month)3) Public laundry on every floor (2 washers/2 dryers) ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: a bit expensive, but amazing staff/service (Recommending!)

2009-09-13T11:25:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I loved living here for two full years. The view is amazing (from both sides...), and the staff here are wonderful. Although the rent seems a bit steep, it is a great deal for the area. Having a doorman to sign for packages, free shuttle to Penn, free gym and ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Animal house in disguise (Not Recommending)

2008-02-15T20:26:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nothing is done about neighbors who party too loudly- good luck sleeping after a long shift or long day studying. On a good note, wonderful staff and manint. ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: A Happy DenizenMost (Recommending!)

2008-01-01T00:43:50-06:00

From franciswarren: I was the recipient of two of the most enjoyable years of apartment living one could ever imagine. My time at 2400 Chestnut Street Apartments resulted in my residing in an extremely pleasurable environment. The residents are very friendly and the apartment staff is the epitome of professionalism and efficiency. ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Noise of Trian and Highway, Moldy, broken Gym (Not Recommending)

2007-09-23T20:16:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you can have a sound sleep in this apartment, good luck!There is train passing by every hour and I-76 heavy traffic noise.Then, loud motorcyle and police cars passing by Chestnut street.Simply, you will not have a sound sleep at night.The equipments in the Gym are very old. Only a ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Fabulous Deal (Recommending!)

2007-09-10T18:01:44-06:00

From pepdance: I honestly can't really say anything that people haven't already mentioned. All in all the rent may be higher then some want to pay, but considering you get free tv, a free gym, and free laundry, not to mention you only have to pay electric, how can anyone complain!! I ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Tim Duncan of Philly Apartments (Recommending!)

2007-07-03T10:48:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As an NBA fan, I have to tell you that this building reminds me of Tim Duncan a lot. This is a fundamentally sound residence in all regards. Not so fancy, true, but it offers all the important things - safety, convenience, good management, cleanliness, and most of all, great ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: I've been around, this is the best deal in Philly (Recommending!)

2009-04-10T13:22:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is easily the best deal in the city. I've lived here for nearly 2 years now, and it's been great. I usually don't write reviews, but here's my unabashed endorsement for this place :)The building is clean, quiet, everyone is friendly (mostly grad students & young professionals in ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Sorry to be leaving! (Recommending!)

2007-06-13T22:28:39-06:00

From rentee03: After nearly 2 years here, I am very sorry to have to move. This was my first time living in Philadelphia, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Here are my candid thoughts (many positives and very few negatives) on the living experience one will have in this building: POSITIVES: Staff: ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Highly recommended (Best value for money in the area) (Recommending!)

2007-05-05T15:42:38-06:00

From aa5um@yahoo.com: I've lived at this place for last 2 years while I attended the Wharton school. I've wife and 1 year old daughter who stay home. So, safety and convenience are really important to me. This building has one of the best management and staff who make sure that the apartments ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Review of Positives/Negatives: But Overall, Very Satisfied (Recommending!)

2007-05-02T12:58:16-06:00

From drudgeisapimp: I've lived in various apartment buildings on both the east and west coasts and I have to say this is by far the best complex overall- there's a reason this building has a 94% rating. Granted, the building and amenities are a bit older (you're not going to find granite ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Good place to Live, especially for Graduate students (Recommending!)

2007-04-12T11:13:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was a great place to live - Very convenient to Penn.

I had a studio apartment and only ended up moving out because I got married and we needed more space. Never had a problem with the management, and this is probably the only apartment that I have lived in ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great place! (Recommending!)

2007-01-09T10:57:07-06:00

From Nicole1102: I moved in here sept 05, just before I was married. I was apprehensive at first. It looked like such a plain building. You can tell it was renovated in the 70s. However, I had lived in other apartments in the area and 2400 surpassed them by far. The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Over RATED (Not Recommending)

2006-12-05T17:32:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: GREAT area but not worth the rental prices they ask for. Management is okay but are a little ignorant and self centered... when I need things comepleted in my place. Been here for a year now and I will renew only because school is near by. Parking stinks b/c its ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: A student couldn't ask for more... (Recommending!)

2008-04-21T09:43:24-06:00

From keraniluna: 2400 Chestnut is a great place to live - particularly for graduate and professional school students, but for everyone else as well. The size and location of the building make it very convenient - it is less than a 30 minute walk to a large part of Center City (definitely ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: My home away from home (Recommending!)

2006-10-02T14:01:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 2400 is a fantastic place to live. I would recommend it to anyone. The staff make it feel like you are at home-always friendly, helpful, and hardworking. It's a great location, the appliances are all nearly new, the views are fantastic, and parking on site-you couldn't ask for more. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Kind staff, clean apartments, close to Penn (Recommending!)

2006-09-26T11:26:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff at 2400 are outstanding! They make an effort to know your name and take care of you. Also, the apts are just what you need while a graduate student -- clean, spacious, and comfortable. Those facing the east have what is arguably the best view of Center City ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2006-09-23T16:54:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at 2400 from 2001-2006 and loved it! They have the most wonderful staff - responsive and friendly. It is very safe, maintenance requests are usually done on the same day, doormen receive packages for you, shuttles to and from UPenn, convenient location, free laundry, and reasonably priced parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Outstanding place to live. (Recommending!)

2006-07-26T02:45:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is friendly, flexible, and very professional. By far the best experience I've had in a decade of living in apartments. ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: WE LOVE IT- Location, amenities, service unsurpassed (Recommending!)

2006-03-23T22:11:50-06:00

From jwillrn:
I've lived all around, but nowhere that I have felt so welcomed.
The charming front deskmen know everyone by name, are EXTREMELY attentive, courteous and genuinely concern about the residents.

Maintenance requests are handled within 24 hours, sometime within hours.

Safety is never a concern, parking is no problem, in ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Excellent first apartment (Recommending!)

2006-03-13T16:12:21-06:00

From firstyeargrad: I am a first year graduate student at Penn who is living with my boyfriend, also a first year grad student. It is our first apartment, and we have been very happy here. It is really nice to have a gym in the building, and the shuttle for rainy/cold days ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great Place to Live!!! (Recommending!)

2005-08-25T15:55:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I highly recommend 2400. It has a great location that makes it easy to get to whether you want to walk into Center City or University City. Very clean, friendly, reliable staff. ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Loved it. (Recommending!)

2005-08-22T15:36:16-06:00

From amyandchris: ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-08-07T14:04:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Close to Penn, good parking, safe, great staff. Just a little off the beaten bath and far from Rittenhouse. ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: nice apartment building (Recommending!)

2005-07-29T14:00:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 2400 is a very nice apartment complex, the
best of the ones I've lived in. All of the staff members I encountered were extremely friendly and helpful -- the doormen,
management office, parking, and repair people.

The building is very conveniently located for
people doing graduate or postdoctoral work
at Penn, although the rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great place to live, especially if you're a Penn grad student (Recommending!)

2005-06-16T17:30:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a great building to live in, especially if you're a grad student at Penn or other nearby schools. Parking is cheap and convenient, maintenance is fast and reliable, and rooms are relatively spacious. The view from the higher floors is unbeatable. You don't have to be a grad ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: An Excellent & Convenient Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-06-03T03:15:57-06:00

From seg3: I've lived here for the past 2 years and had an overall wonderful experience. Not as close to Rittenhouse as I sometimes would have liked, but otherwise no complaints at all. Very spacious apartments with beautiful views (at least facing the city), individual heat & A/C, no real problems with ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Excellent Staff (Recommending!)

2005-05-15T17:21:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I loved living at 2400 Chestnut for many reasons. It's a great location between PENN's campus and going out to bars in Rittenhouse. It's well maintained and very safe, and the people that work at 2400 make it a truly a pleasure. They know everyone by name and are so ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Good value (Recommending!)

2005-04-10T20:56:12-06:00

From blackandblue: I agree with much of what the other reviewers have noted. The building is a good value for a what it has going. Unfortunately, it just reminds me of the college house I lived in during my undergrad career. It serves its purpose as a stepping stone for me until ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: If only the building had better heat insulation (Recommending!)

2005-03-21T14:59:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As I said as a response to one of the viewers, this building is one of the best values that you can get in Philadelphia for its price range. The maintanence is good, tenants are friendly, amneties are not just for show, they are useful.

The only problem I have is ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: A honest look at this building (Not Recommending)

2005-02-20T16:20:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While overall this is a good building to live in, there are things that the other reviewers did not mention.

The Good and Bad of Building Features & Amenities:

The amenties are better than in other buildings in the city. The gym is small but has enough equipment to satisfy your ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Great place; good value (Recommending!)

2004-09-28T12:11:58-06:00

From Welike2400: We lived at 2400 Chestnut for 2 years of grad school, then stayed for one more year until we bought a house. Great building--free gym, free cable, free laundry, cheap parking ($80/month), reasonable rent, short walk to the train station. Also, the doormen were great. Building doesn't have a lot ... [click to read full apartment review]

2400 Chestnut Apartments: Awesome place to live, but not for those on a budget. (Recommending!)

2004-09-05T00:00:00-06:00

From jakephish: A beautiful view, especially on the city side. Fantastic location and a terrific staff. Apartments are well equipped and kept up nicely. Parking is dirt cheap for the city (though the garage is kinda cramped to move around in....but for the price...cant complain) Terrific location with great access to 76, ... [click to read full apartment review]