The Accolade on Chestnut

I’ve enjoyed living here. I really appreciate the price considering the units come furnished and include utilities. I wish some residents were more aware of their surroundings and threw trash into the appropriate chute, rather than the floor.

Somehow some residents keep leaving their garbage in the trash room without pushing it down the chute. I hope the building administration can do something about it, informing all residents of the proper way to dispose of garbage their

The apartment when handed was in an okay condition but the move-in date was 16th (more than half of the month had passed) yet they took the full-month rent for 15 days. Reception area isn't as helpful since they are there to just monitor entry and exit. Was initially very difficult to locate parcels and I have lost 1-2 of them! The apartment was okay-ishly cleaned had to do a deep-clean on the first day. My stove didn't work for a month! and only GE could've fixed it and they took a month! The... amenities are nice in the complex but the rent is quite high seeing the quality of maintenance (1 guy for such a huge complex!) Otherwise, the location is nice and safe, surrounded by students. Read More

I moved into Accolade on Chestnut in August 2025, and it has been one of the worst housing experiences of my life. If you are a student or anyone who needs a peaceful place to live, please read this before signing a lease.

From the very first night, I discovered that the building next door has 24-hour construction—bright lights on all night, constant noise, and heavy machinery that makes it literally impossible to sleep. On top of that, the Hilton hotel below starts blasting loud noise every... evening around 8 p.m. Imagine trying to study or get any rest with this going on day after day.

When I raised this issue with management, their response was dismissive. They kept saying there are no alternative rooms available and that “outside construction is not their responsibility.” Basically, they admit there’s a huge problem but refuse to take any accountability. Their only so-called “solution” was telling me to sublet my unit. I tried that—I posted in multiple Penn student WeChat groups and even on Xiaohongshu. Absolutely no one was interested, because word is already out that this place is unbearable.

So here I am: trapped in a lease I cannot escape, paying thousands of dollars for an apartment where I cannot sleep, cannot study, and cannot live a normal life. Management shows no compassion and hides behind technicalities.

This is not just about inconvenience—it is about basic livable conditions. A place that advertises itself to students but ignores 24-hour construction noise and refuses to work with tenants is unacceptable.

My advice: Do not move into Accolade on Chestnut. Save yourself the stress, the money, and the sleepless nights. Read More

People are great, friendly and responsive here and the apartment is nice. It would be better if there is window screen and smoother parcel delivery options.