The Beacon — Local services in Philadelphia

The Beacon, and by extension Pearl Properties, is the best apartment I have lived in during my past eight years in Philadelphia. It has an awesome location in the center of the city, right next to the bus line that goes to Penn and the PATCO line that goes to Cooper. The building features a large theater room, amazing lockers, a gym, and an entire amenities floor with a balcony overlooking the neighborhood. There are fun social events every month with free food and drinks. There are no worries about roaches or mice, and the maintenance team has been extremely quick and effective whenever we need help with anything. With the exception of some construction last year, there is minimal noise despite the fact we are facing the rear street. The leasing team is easy to work with, and the tenant relations team is superb. There’s also a water dispenser in our fridge, unlike at some other properties. It’s easy to take this for granted, but it truly makes...

I’ve never lived here, but I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the apartment with one of the best agents—Jennifer! The beacon has always been at the top of my list, and the building seems extremely well managed, with an attentive front desk lady and an excellent common space and gym. Although the building itself is older, the interior looks so modern! It's a little above my budget, but I would definitely consider living here in the future. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, answering all of my questions with...

I recently moved into this apartment over the summer and couldn’t be happier. The location is ideal—right in the heart of downtown, with easy access to restaurants, fitness studios, and Rittenhouse Square. The area is lively, making it a fantastic place to live. The leasing office, tenant relations, and front desk staff have all been incredibly attentive, professional, and friendly. The building is modern and luxurious, offering great amenities and regular community events. Overall, my experience here has fully met my...