Powelton Properties

I lived in the same property for two years. I only stayed because the location was prime but every experience me and my roommates had with management was horrible. They would walk into our house unannounced. They never hired cleaners between tenants. There was black mold in the showers. Our kitchen amenities broke every few weeks, the garbage disposal rarely worked. They randomly came one day and removed the bars off of the windows on the first floor mind you windows that didnt shut and after about 70 phone calls and 30 emails, eight months later, they replaced the bars on the windows. We left the property better than it came, and they deducted off of our security deposit without telling us why. There were rats and roaches and they never helped take care of it aside sending someone to spray raid once. Overall, horrible experience and I DO NOT recommend this for any other college students - they will take advantage of you!

My overall experience with Powelton Properties has been very good, but for my most recent property, I worked with Blake and my experience was absolutely amazing. Blake was extremely responsive, patient, and listened to my exact needs and wants to find a property that fit me perfectly. He never made me feel like a bother when I had a million questions I needed to ask. He also always answered my phone calls which was very important for me. I have a completely different outlook on the rental process and I genuinely could not thank Blake enough. I recommend that if you are not getting what you want out of finding a property, call Powelton Properties and request Blake. He is absolutely amazing!

Love Powelton Properties!! They have been super accommodating, patient and helpful in assisting in my apartment search. The staff is super friendly and answer any questions and concerns immediately. Blake helped me out and was super eager to show me new properties and find me the perfect place. The properties themselves are super clean and up kept very well, not to mention a lot of the historic charm that's been kept and restored. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for clean, nice, and affordable housing!

Worst landlords I've ever had. Our apartment was barely functioning upon arrival. Appliances didn't work, locks were screwed into the wall with ONE screw. There were holes in every wall, chips in paint, and they will not repair any of it. Mice, squirrels, and other creatures lived in the walls that were never addressed. Had to repair everything ourselves, make keys for ourselves without reimbursement. Then even they had the audacity to steal our security deposits claiming we destroyed the apartment when we actually returned it BETTER than we got it. Absolute joke of landlords and now they won't respond to our requests for proof of what we "damaged". DO NOT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE. They will assure you at first none of these things will matter but they've been doing this to students and young people in the Powelton area for years. Go ANYWHERE else, I promise you will regret going in with their properties. I'd give them a negative star if I could.

The management is TERRIBLE. I have been living in one of their houses on Powelton near Drexel Park and I cannot wait for the lease to end. Do not live or rent with them please I warn you as a student on campus. Their maintenance is often just patchwork and they will complain if you put in a request for them to purchase something new. Powelton Properties isn't honest with you and have hidden information about their properties. Be careful. Do not get scammed by them or trust them. We have had issues after issues with them to the point where we have hired our own lawyer in case something else urgent comes up but with them that is very likely. There are better places to rent with better and more communicative management around University City for even a cheaper price. Their places are not worth that much of rent so don't get trapped in living with more people will be less mindset

If I could leave zero stars I would. Rental property on Winter Street was given to us in horrible condition. The house had many problems and even had a family of racoons living in the third floor ceiling that Powelton Properties never removed. We cleaned the property before moving out but were returned none of our security deposit back. We had to take them to small claims court to get our security deposit back. Not fun! I am updating this review to respond to the post below. I was a tenant from 2015-2016 at 32nd and Winter Street. We had to file a complaint in Philadelphia Municipal Court at 1339 Chestnut Street. This was, unfortunately, a miserable and true experience.

Blake showed me multiple apartments that Powelton Properties manages and I’m very happy with my choice! Blake is extremely nice, personable, and accommodating. He is always very quick to respond. I am very pleased with the response to a few maintenance requests - both were resolved within 1 day.