Apartment Ratings | Benjamin Franklin House Ratings and Reviews

Benjamin Franklin House: B (Recommending!)

2008-05-08T04:47:22-06:00

From kaisarsossay: This is the best managed building I have lived in. Excellent service, very secure, and well-maintained. The only major problem here is not their fault-- it isdreadfully noisy in this neighborhood. The constant ambulance noise will drive you made during the times of year you open the windows. There are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Very clean, good people and pet friendly (Recommending!)

2008-04-17T10:33:00-06:00

From jw137l: I picked this place because I wanted to be close to Jefferson hospital as possible. I had heard good and bad things, but after I moved in I found that it was very clean and the security and front desk people were very nice and looked out for the residents. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2007-07-12T13:51:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the The Ben for almost a year and I really like it. I am currently a grad student and from talking to my friends I think that The Ben is one of the better places to live in Philly. Maintenance fixed any problems with my apartment ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: skip it (Not Recommending)

2007-01-09T16:51:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: No views, too much money and a manager who avoids you. Thank goodness I got out. I realize that there are problems living anywhere but to pay that much for outdated kitchen and NO views is crazy. I had to live close to my job otherwise I'd have lived across ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: This place is a nightmare (Not Recommending)

2006-12-15T13:05:49-06:00

From rekipuhs: Sure it looks nice and they boast 24-hour security. It's not worth it for the price. Noise isn't too bad unless you're close to the ballroom. They have events there that last until midnight on any given day of the week. Management is not helpful at all. Most are irresponsible, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: NO (Not Recommending)

2006-12-05T17:57:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ?? Why did I move here and sign for 2 years?? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: LOVE IT!!! (Recommending!)

2006-11-02T11:46:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is great! I recently moved to the Ben about two months ago and I can't begin to say enough good things. The doormen are friendly and helpful, the management and maintenance couldn't be nicer, and the place is beautiful. Seriously, if I have a maintenance problem, it's fixed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: A great place to live in the city (Recommending!)

2006-07-18T12:44:58-06:00

From timmcarey@comcast.net: I recently lived at The Ben for 2 years, and I must say it was a great experience. Having lived in doorman condos in the city previously, I was pleased at how well the front desk handled security, guests, and package deliveries for me. While the units themselves lack any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Only major drawback... (Recommending!)

2006-04-07T16:19:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Comcrap cable, with poor service, performance, and lineup, has a lock on this building and is a bigger pain in the butt than a festering polyp.

That's it for the downside.

This is a nice place to live.

The area is very safe... jewelers row is next door, the Liberty Bell is down ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Excellent place to live (Recommending!)

2006-03-14T11:34:29-06:00

From lovetheben06: I have been living at the Ben for 4 months, now, and I like it very much. It is a professionally run building, with a great staff. I would recommend it to anyone. They do have a few more fire alarm issues than I would prefer, but what can you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: awsome Maintenance staff (Recommending!)

2005-01-18T21:52:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i loved when i lived in the Ben whenever i had a problem with anything in my apt Maintenance was there to fix it fast and reliable. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: (Recommending!)

2005-01-18T09:46:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at The Ben for 3 years and was sad to leave but being a home owner beconed. I will miss the maintenance. Any time I had a problem it was fixed within hours. The Maintenance staff might not be pretty to look at but they sure know ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Good location, good maintenance (Recommending!)

2005-01-18T09:22:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Ben and loved the fact that everything got fixed quickly. I never had to worry about a slumlord not fixing my stuff right away or worry about stranger after stranger coming into my apartment.

I also liked the location, I got to walk to the subway ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Close to TUSPM (Recommending!)

2005-01-10T18:28:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there from 1998 to 2002 and chose this location because it was close to temple podiatry school. The good is that it has a restaurant and grocery store and dry cleaner in the building. the security looks safe because there is a doorman and you need a key ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Do your shopping!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-15T16:44:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ben is fine if you choose to spend alot money and get nothing in return. The apartments are a good size but that's about it. You get very, very expensive electric bills, well over $100.00 and plus they charge you $46.00 a month for cable and all you get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2004-09-24T11:05:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We, a family of four, live at the Benjamin Franklin House on the Penthouse Level. Although we have only lived here for the summer, we have been nothing but pleased with the accomodations. The doormen (and doorwomen) are pleasant and helpful, the maintenance staff come quickly when needed, and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: (Not Recommending)

2004-09-20T00:00:00-06:00

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Benjamin Franklin House: So far... it has been great! (Recommending!)

2004-09-17T00:00:00-06:00

From smolinar: I have lived here for two months and so far it has been great. Our cable wasn't working and they told us they would have someone the next day - but he came a few hours after we called it in. It is very quiet. You can't hear anything above ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: good (Recommending!)

2004-03-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in when I was an intern at Jeff. It was great. The people are friendly,the staff nice and the maintenance crew are fast and good. I tell everybody I come in contact with the Ben is the best. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Not So Bad! (Recommending!)

2004-02-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at The Ben for the last few years. My time here had it´s good times and bad but what apartment doesn´t? The building location is great everything you could need and want is right outside your door. The Ben offers a great gym to work out in and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Ripped Off (Not Recommending)

2004-02-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THe Ben Franklin decides that since it is conveniently located to the Jefferson Hospital and the school that it can charge its tenants whatever price. The realtor had the price of the apt confused 3 times. Each time it was something new. Even when we moved in, apparently there was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Look around before you decide! (Not Recommending)

2003-08-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We suggest that you look around before deciding on the Ben. Just because maintenance is fast to fix a burned-out light bulb doesn´t mean jack when it gets right down to it. Someone broke into our apartment (and no one else had a key)in this "very secure" apartment with a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Nice,Safe,Clean,Well maintained (Recommending!)

2003-08-07T00:00:00-06:00

From doctorgirl2003: I have lived here for about a year with my husband. He}s a medical resident right next door and I am taking some time off from the field as well. Well there are things about the Ben Franklin House that make it the best place to live for the price. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Until it happens to you, it´s fine... (Not Recommending)

2003-06-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yeah, we loved it too until the dishonesty started....never expected it from this place, but what can you say? All I know is that everything is great until it happens to you and the situation is handled as it was in our case. Yes, a city is noisy (not stupid ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Love it!!!!! (Recommending!)

2003-06-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have now lived here for 2 years and I still recommend it to my friends! Contrary to what some people say I do not have any association with the medical field and I feel very comfortable with my neibors and everyone in management and maintenance. I feel very much ... [click to read full apartment review]

Benjamin Franklin House: Overall, a great value. But ... (Recommending!)

2002-12-18T00:00:00-06:00

From phljarhead: The Plusses:

a) simply unbeatable Center City location. Everything you could possibly need is within walking distance. Everything.

b) inspired combination of well-maintained 1920s elegance in the lobby and public areas, combined with 21st century amenities in the apts

c) courteous, conscientious and competent management that takes tenant concerns seriously

d) freight elevator. ... [click to read full apartment review]