Location, Location, Location! This building is in a prime location for accessing historic and…read morecentral sections of Philly via walking. The front staff are fabulous at making residents feel valued.

As the owner of a studio, I am highly satisfied. The strategic location offers convenient access,…read more to restaurant, park and shops. The management team is consistently responsive and readily available to address any inquiries. While acknowledging past negative feedback, significant improvements and necessary repairs have been implemented.

Every summer their air conditioning doesn't work. I've never lived in an apartment conplex where…read morethe air conditioning during the summer won't go below 75 degrees. Right now max is 79 degrees. They claim the heat but how can they get it right in Miami and NY where I've lived before? They won't fix appliances even with a work order. Maintenance will tell you they need to order parts and to place another work order. My dishwasher, dryer and bathroom hasn't worked for three years. Management constantly changes and new management keep saying the same thing. "We are here to change things". Do not live here. I'm out this year. Final straw. Everyone leaves quickly. They even moved me into the wrong apartment not facing the river, but I was too kind to push back. I'd give them a 1 on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the worst with integrity, cost especially, maintenance (the guys are great however), management et al.

Spectacular building. Great views and convenient…read more Nice having market and dog daycare on premises

I have been here a year and picked this apartment complex due to the location, price, and what it…read moreoffers. PROS: Gym, food trucks, location, cameras by parking, events in the area, pet friendly and managers are good. CONS: Getting expensive to live here, hear neighbor's downstairs at times, area getting crowded due to popularity, have to turn on bathroom sink to get shower hot water quicker. I have not had a problem with mold or other tenants. I stay to myself unless I need to step out of my zone for a reason. I have not had a problem with the Managers either. Both Managers are the friendly and Kevin is the best. If they seem strict it is because they are Managers and need to ensure people are abiding by the rental agreement. People need to read the fine print and stop blaming them for doing their job. If you do not like the apartment complex, then move or get your own house.

I was on the lease sharing with others in one of the units here. The mold in the unit was a severe…read moreproblem which led to life-threatening illnesses, coupled by deflection, bullying, and gaslighting by the management team of The Glen. The offending office manager was female and has a pattern of ridiculing tenants, building straw-man defenses when something is brought to her attention. Trashing people, basically, as seen in one of the responses to a person who suffered neurological and heart and lung consequences of the hidden mold in this unit. One must wonder who is living in the unit now and whether proper remediation was performed before they sought more money moving someone unknowingly in, as was done to all 3 of us and our dog. They were brazenly about money with no regard for safety, even as they hid the issue as was evident by moisture-detection disks that they had hidden in the unit, out of sight (discovered upon move-out). I was the one who meticulously documented and sampled of all of the areas of mold, which were MANY. See photo for evidence. I have at least a dozen more images. We were advised to contact the Attorney General's office for the horrifically angry disrespectful character-assignation style of by one of the office staff members, whenever a tenant approaches her with a problem within the rental or property. Tenants were throwing trash off of their balconies, losing car parts to thefts, mail boxes broken into and mail stolen (two pre-paid SIM cards were taken from mine, but I never bothered to notify because by that time, it was so common and management's angry reply was always: "call the police" .. even as they put out notices routinely to the tune of call us if you see anything. Utterly contradictory. In my case, I simply cancelled the plan on the sims and started over with the provider). Distressingly, the office manager who takes great pleasure in mocking disability, whether medical or otherwise added to a very difficult time in this experience. This was unprofessional behavior that should be taken very seriously. The pattern of hot and cold was unstable behavior, irrationally out of nowhere, could be simple or major matters. Also the exaggerations of tenants' questions to her, misinterpreting the simplest of inquiries as something that it's not. Shifting attitudes and policies. One moments it's ok that residents are tossing trash on the grass, attracting wildlife to come too close (coyotes, rodents, and bugs), and then it's not. I observed conversations with others that went off the rails by the manager freaking out without provocation. It was not a place I'd want to lease ever again, and I hope that those who live in mold check out how dangerous that can be. Check online pages about indoor mold toxicity. Hope that they will not ridicule future renters who may find the mold sooner than we did. We left because we knew something in there was toxic, but didn't see the mold until moving things around during move-out. They aggressively fought and we paid the money they wanted, just to get out of the drama of them, but never again. Renters beware. Several have said that the management team spends a lot of time 'faking reviews.' This is just hearsay, but I wouldn't be surprised, given the reality of the experience and conversations with other tenants.

I've lived here for about 5 years now and can't imagine moving any time soon. The staff is so…read morefriendly, the co-op is constantly reinvesting funds to make the building run more smoothly and updating the hallways / elevators /pool, and the amenities are great. My top 5: 1) The pool! Amazing views, you're swimming amongst sky scrapers and soaking in the Philadelphia sunsets. My go-to spot in the summer to read a book, bring my guests, or do a few laps in the pool. 2) Parking - Cheap! Only $80/month if you own an apartment in the building. It is also valet so the car is always warmed up and ready to go by the time it gets to you in the winter and no searching for a spot when you come home from work. 3) The staff - Again, great staff. Theres security, the front desk, the WPH office, and a bunch of other staff who do a great job keeping tenants happy and keeping the building running. 4) Gym : There are a few gyms in the area, but you cant beat having one in your building especially in the summer time. They have tvs, treadmills, weights, elliptical, etc. Great for cardio and your basic lifting. 5) LOCATION: You're in Rittenhouse square. Theres always new things popping up, great restaurants, festivals, and bars. I love this area of the city and its close to everything else you could want to get to.

I lived in the Schmidt Commons for slightly over two years from July 2015 until September 2017…read more Overall, it was a great experience and a beautiful place to live. I'll begin with the things I'll miss the most, my apartment. I used to live in the Erbe building, and it was 1) an incredible space and 2) very reasonably priced compared to the rest of NoLibs (and even Fishtown) for the value I was given. I moved in when parking was including, so I never had to "pay" to park. I did lose parking for about a month in 2016 when my parking lot suddenly became off limits, but they resolved that as timely as they could which I was grateful for. I also had the greatest view of Center City that made my friends and family insanely jealous, though my downstairs lost the view due to the building across the street. No fault to the Schmidt Commons, but it was the one thing that always stunk. I also loved the fact how dog-friendly the area is. I brought home over a year ago a 9-week-old English Bulldog, now fully grown, who had the best puppyhood. The fact a dog park was on the property and all the businesses were so dog-friendly made it a blast. Location, location, location was a huge plus. El Camino became my go-to spot. Urban Village is incredible. The fact there is a WeWork downstairs! I also ended up going car-less while living here, so the ease to the El on Girard (and Spring Garden) made life a-okay for me (and ended up saving me money vs. car payment, car insurance, gas, tolls, parking, oil changes, etc). The team at the Schmidt Commons were always good to me. Maintenance was super friendly and helpful. Leasing office always was friendly and loved my dog. They would also protect my packages if I weren't able to get it; which is great vs. having it in the hallway for someone to randomly take. Perhaps best of all, I had some great neighbors who have become lifelong friends. I moved into this area knowing no one and ended up with many friends from my time in the Erbe building. The only things I'd encourage the Schmidt Commons to improve on is their online billing system (auto-pay never worked for me, and I would make monthly payments just to find out weeks later it didn't go through even though it was successful) and to focus on fixing the elevators. It seemed every week at least one elevator is broken, and they take forever to go up only five floors (you start to think you live in a skyscraper by how long it takes to go up and down). Again, nit-picking there; but nothing to complain about. If you're looking to live in this complex, especially in the Erbe building, I encourage it. Only reason I ended up moving was that I was ready to be a homeowner vs. renter, or else I'd have no intentions on leaving :)

What has been most frustrating is the lack of communication and accountability. Maintenance issues…read morecan happen anywhere, but residents should not have to repeatedly chase management for updates or wait months for basic issues to be addressed. As a physician completing a busy emergency medicine residency, the last thing I want to deal with after a 12-hour shift, overnight shift, or a long week in the hospital is repeatedly following up on unresolved apartment issues that should have been addressed months ago. Residents pay a significant amount to live here with the expectation of a certain level of service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Unfortunately, my experience has been the opposite. Between the missing fixtures upon move-in, months without a functioning refrigerator, damaged property during the replacement process, unresolved claims, unresponsive management, and amenities that have remained out of service for extended periods, this has not been the luxury living experience that was advertised.

I lived here for about a year in 2016 when I first moved to Philadelphia. Didn't have any major…read moremaintenance issue, so I can't comment on that. I lived in a 2 Bed/2Bath unit facing the back (away from the trains), and loved the large windows letting in lots of sunlight and overlooking the towpath. Pros: -Large windows that let in lots of sunlight. -Convenient to the the towpath walking trail, with bikes you can rent and ride to downtown Manayunk. -Offers the option of renting a garage space. -Close to Manayunk's Main Street shopping, yet tucked away in a quiet, residential area. -Convenient access to Septa train station - great for commuters. Cons: -Noise from the Septa train. -Bugs, centipedes frequently seen in the entranceway / hallway. Overall, this was a decent apartment experience for me and was a good transition while I explored options for purchasing a home in a new city.

I have lived here for 4 months. While there have been some minor irritations, overall, the…read moreexperience has been good. When you factor in the rent, the value is excellent. It is a 4-star property, with an additional star for the excellent people. I would like to commend the leasing agent, Victor, and Alex who is in charge of maintenance. Once, I was struggling with a large piece of furniture from Ikea. Victor saw that and helped me carry it to my apartment. But (a) this is not Victor's job, and (b) Victor's shift was already over and he was heading home. A+ Alex has also been very prompt and helpful with the few maintenance issues we have had so far. He typically resolves the issue the same day or the day after we report any issues unless parts need to be ordered. The Station is a 20-minute walk from Manayunk's Main Street, but it is right next to Ivy Ridge station so getting to work is a breeze. The proximity does mean that you can hear the train from the apartment. I had to buy a white noise machine to mask the noise of the train.

I lived here for one year in a studio…read more Upsides: -clean, no pets -only good experiences with management -super close to Rittenhouse -new appliances that work work -new finishings -awesome roof desk I moved only because I wanted a slightly bigger place and was able to afford that in a different part of town. The only other downside is that the area immediately in front of the building and on the block is a little less nice than other parts of Rittenhouse, with some homeless people that live nearby or on the block. It didn't bother me very much though or make me feel unsafe (as a woman). Thanks for a great experience AQR

AQ Rittenhouse must stand for 'atrocious quality' because this place is truly low-rent and ghetto…read more I'm not sure if this place use to be a senior citizens home or a prison because the space is incredibly small and uncomfortable; found this place through Airbnb and I can't say that I was impressed at all. * I was greeted by a pungent odor after checking into the "apartment" so I was beyond aggravated * the bedding in both rooms smelled old and musty like someone just slept and sweated in the beds * every piece of living room/kitchen/bedroom furniture is made of cheap plastic... simply horrid. - the sofa was covered in someone's hair (GROSS) * the bedrooms are the same size as a prison cell - tip: don't sleep with the heat on and the door closed; you just might die from a heat stroke * the beds are perfectly sized for a toddler * there's no scenic view or legit parking LONG STORY SHORT... THIS PLACE IS A DUMP! I have no idea why someone would actually play to live here but that's really none of my business I highly suggest staying at a hotel because you truly get what you pay for here and it's not much.

staff is great! management is meh..they make you feel like you are under surveillance…read more. high hoa fees.Happy to have left!!

Lived here for 7 years. A wonderful experience with neighbors, management, staff and the…read morefacilities. To update a previous post...tennis courts were replaced with a lovely garden area to chat, read or just get some sun.