Hill House at Chestnut Hill

Hill House at Chestnut Hill is one of the best life decisions I have made during the past few years. First, if you are downsizing from a house or townhouse, moving to Hill House will provide you with a spacious apartment, excellent closet space including several walk-in closets, as well as basement storage space. Second, the culturally diverse residents at Hill House genuinely care about their residence (which has historical significance) as well as care about their neighbors. Third, the amenities are great BUT the real amenities are the services provided by the conscientious, personable, and well-trained building staff under the leadership of the building's long-time manager, Francesca Devlin. Fourth, the building manager, Francesca Devlin is astute, caring, and multi-tasks effortlessly and oftentimes tirelessly to address the needs and concerns of all of the Hill House at Chestnut Hill residents.

It's my DREAM HOME. Rent less than a thousand, INCLUDES electric, heat, water and free access to shared washer/dryer, PLUS huge storage in basement and adorable backdoor patio balcony with garden nook where I can sit, read, sunbathe and feed my HUMMINGBIRDS who visit EVERY Summer morning. It's clean, quiet, friendly neighbors, SAFE cool DIVERSE multi-ethnic, fluid-gendered, varied generational COMMUNITY that has GREAT public transportation access to buses and regional rail. Stores, libraries, dispensaries, hospitals, schools, cafes, restaurants, museums, markets, bars, theaters, parks, thrift shops, bodegas, mini malls-EVERYTHING is in walking, biking, driving, UBER or bus distance without breaking your piggy bank.

I have lived at Hill House for one year. From the beginning, I have appreciated the attitudes, overall responsiveness, and quality service delivery from the on-site management team, maintenance crew and round-the-clock front door security personnel. On an upper floor (waitlist often required), I enjoy a bay-windowed view (three directions) including the Philadelphia skyline (beautiful at night). My one-bedroom apartment has updated appliances, a nice wood floor, and very ample closet space. The eleven-story building houses a diverse and mostly committed group of folks who take seriously the mutual respect and collaboration needed to make living cooperatively, successful. Management strives to address and mitigate the occasional behavior of inconsiderate rule-breakers (noise, smoking, etc.) A community spirit is fostered by management periodically doing special things (ie., food trucks, bagel days, etc.) In non-Covid times, a coffee lounge is open 24/7 with a grand Starbucks machine that is kept fresh and full. Residents have been directed to wear masks in all public areas (access to many of which is temporarily suspended), ride the three often quickly available elevators one-at-a time, and make use of strategically placed Purrell dispensers. I enjoy being very close to everything; the train (200 yards), the Wissahickon woods (2 blocks), Weavers Way Chestnut Hill (2 blocks). I appreciate the safety and convenience of under-building parking.

After moving my mother out of Hill House last month as she is now in skilled nursing, I wanted to write a review to thank Francesca and her staff for all their help and care throughout. My mother lived at Hill House through several management changes, and Francesca and her team are the best! Not to mention the building’s great location just off the Avenue in Chestnut Hill, the lovely high ceilings and large windows in the apartment, and the efficient maintenance staff. My mother moved in when she sold the family home, and never wanted to leave. Thanks Francesca and team for everything!

It's been many years since I've been a renter , as I was a condo owner in NYC and Center City, Philly. Deciding to make the change wasn't easy, but coming across Hill House , I knew it's where I wanted to be. The building is impeccable,and the staff is first rate. Any issues are addressed immediately,and the maintenance staff is extremely professional and caring. The staff at the front desk is always welcoming , and make you feel right at home.
All of this comes under the management of Francesca Devlin, community
director.She is on top of all issues, and has a wonderful way of helping with any and all concerns. Meeting her was the reason I knew I was making the right choice in deciding that Hill House should be my new home. It's been a wonderful experience!