I_am_Unknown t1_j3mbta7 wrote on January 9, 2023 at 3:48 PM

Are the West Lofts on 47th st a good place to live? I saw some reviews on google and it seemed like it had some issues when it was first being constructed.

trifflinmonk t1_j3mjd24 wrote on January 9, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Just some thoughts from someone who lives nearby and considered moving there: The apartments themselves look awesome and cheap. Located close to the El but also sandwiched between two busy streets. That part of west philly is less gentrified than the neighborhoods closer to Baltimore Ave. Also that construction equipment and chain link fence have been up forever. When are they actually going to landscape? Also that building is the former site of West Philly high school. In a city with a criminally underfunded school system, some may take issue living in an old school that was sold to private developers.

I_am_Unknown t1_j3mpllq wrote on January 9, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Thank you for the insight! I’ll consider that when moving out

Chimpskibot t1_j3mv9a7 wrote on January 9, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Perfectly fine area and building. Locals are vocal online like everyone but in general no one cares you live there. It’s right near garden court apts which are getting a 13 story addition soon so there may be construction noises in the near future. Otherwise very friendly neighborhood and close the the el/42/21/64 and Baltimore Ave trolley. Tons of stuff to do at Clark park.