The Royal Athena

Reviews

Liam K.

Great so far. Elevators were down upon move in, but the overall experience wasn’t bad. The apartment itself is very nice and in good shape. I was initially concerned about being by 76 but after a few days I barely notice it.

Elizabeth P.

Elevators don’t work. If you do not mind climbing the staircases because there are no elevators in service, this is the place for you. I’m very concerned about the elders, emergencies, people with disabilities, or anyone who doesn’t like taking...

Madison B.

I’ve been living at The Royal Athena for a little over 3 years now. There has been a few hiccups but a majority of my time spent at this apartment complex has been pleasant.

Jonathan S.

Location and unit are fantastic. The staff is very courteous and accommodating. There are a lot of different unit options so there is something for everyone.

Christopher P.

Just moved in and everything has been near perfect. Looking forward to warmer weather, enjoying the river walk, and the extras (pool, gym, etc.)

Brienne F.

One of the best perks of living at The Royal Athena is the walking/biking trail right outside the building & the location. So close to Main Street Manayunk if you’re looking to get dinner or drinks!

debbie Mack

I recently toured this complex with a young lady named Sandy and was very impressed with her knowledge of the ins and outs of this building. The apartment I was shown was very spacious and clean and showed very well. I appreciate the fact that Sandy ...

M *adger

The Apartment was not move in ready. Upon opening the front door the handle fell off and the door stopper was on the floor, two toilets seats were on kitchen island. The water heater flooded the kitchen, water in the sink faucet had sulfur in it and ...

Kayla M.

I've just moved in but the process was easy and the staff have been nothing but helpful and kind so far. The apartment is nicely laid out, was clean on move in and amenities all seem great. I look forward to living here!

Jordan L.

I love my apartment & I love the staff. The only complaint I have is that the building has sketchy residents & visitors that make it feel unsafe at times.

Jeremiah Incognitos

fire alarm is constantly going off. this is no way to live

Brian B.

The Royal Athena needs full time security. Cameras should be placed at every entrance and exit being viewed and recorded at the front desk. There needs to be insulation installed between the garage and the second floor. During the colder months the f...

Christopher S.

Feedback is received by management. No drama, good neighbors. Preemptive security measures should be taken more seriously but otherwise great living environment.

Madison B.

Been living at RA almost 3 years now and the overall experience has been great. There were little mishaps with security and fire alarm issues but management is proactive on addressing them.

David Burdulis

Move in was super easy. Tess, Cassie-everyone at the front desk is super helpful and on top of your needs. We had an issue with our hvac on our move in day (a satuday) and they had guys working on it within a few hours. Chris (the property manager I ...

Jennifer M.

I absolutely love living here thus far! Everyone has been so friendly and helpful, and it's super quiet. My every request has been met. It's beautiful, convenient to so many things and has wonderful amenities. This is one of the best decisions I've m...

Michelle M.

Residents have been welcoming and friendly since I moved in! Amentities, although in the middle of a pandemic, have been great. Location is a bonus; the bridge connecting the complex to Main St is perfect!

Tenisha Williams

Probably the WORSE place I have ever lived. We could only handle a year. Very over priced. Especially since the fire alarm goes off every night when we lived there. They didn’t have power for over 12hrs, didn’t accommodate to the renters until pe...

Elizabeth P.

Do your research 🧐 before moving in to make a informed decision please for the safety of you and your family. Get to the management team to find out if this is a place for you.

Joseph C.

Amazing place, but the fire alarm goes off at least once a month.... you gotta get that fixed. Thats the only bad part. The apartment is great though. Layout/size/view all great.

Richard B.

Great location.I love the proximity to the trail, the amenities and the property managers. I just wish other residents would follow the mask rules better.

Alyssa Chelsey D.

Management is very responsive and takes the time to get to know their residents. Building is always clean. Maintenance is great and friendly as well!

Jonathan S.

Location and price is good. Nice place to live when the fire alarm doesn't go off. The staff is very reliable and responsive. The apartment has been very convenient in these times of the pandemic due to having everything I need in my unit.

Diana F.

The complex is beautiful, always clean and the staff is very friendly. I love being so close to manayunk also- lots of downtown shopping snd great food within walking distance.

Lydia H

Royal Athena has an inept corporate mentality. The poor managers who run this cheaply made property cannot actually help the tenants. I have a long list of small indignities, but the worst thing is it’s not really safe. After several incidents they...

Anonymous

If you enjoy: -loud noise in excess of center city levels from 76 and the train tracks + thin walls -being deliberately mislead by ever changing management staff -living with known drug dealers and distributors -being asked to go above and beyond wha...

Scumbag Central

If you enjoy: -loud noise in excess of center city levels from 76 and the train tracks + thin walls -being deliberately mislead by ever changing management staff -living with known drug dealers and distributors -being asked to go above and beyond wha...

I have been living here for several years now, and honestly I enjoy living in this place. It’s neat, on the river, close to the city while still giving you the privacy and space of the suburb. The prices are reasonable given the nearby comparison. ...

Kathleen_N111

I am a current resident and have lived at Royal Athena for more than 2 years. The only great part is there are several great people in the building and our housekeeper keeps the lobby immaculate, even cleaning up the vomit and blood left behind in pu...

Have Fun

I had the greatest experience with this property . Sandy W. Was great . She’s very kind , helpful and professional . Anyone looking to move in the Bala Cynwyd area go directly to Royal Athena and ask for Sandy or Tess ( she’s great as well !

Traci R.

I truly enjoyed living here my first year. The last couple of months, the carpet hasn’t been vacuumed and the trash shoot is always clogged! Let alone, I dread going in there because it smells horrible. The highlight are our the representatives San...

Brooklyn Krause

I toured here and the property is upkept VERY well, Tess was awesome and really had us envisioning living here. We are waiting for the floorplan we like best to become available before submitting our application.

Michele Grant

Do not rent here they don’t even deserve one star. The management office is basically non responsive and is afraid of their own shadow. I have complained multiple times about the smell of marijuana on my floor and they have done absolutely nothing....

Stephanie W.

I just moved in, but I am so happy with my first days here. Tess in the leasing office is so helpful and responsive, as is maintenance. I’m really enjoying the community so far.

Charles Wilson

Absolutely miserable place to be a tenant. Debra is nice however Sandy is absolutely rude and unprofessional. She does not look out for tenants and overall the staff has a very hard time looking out for tenants. If you want to be supported as a resid...

JD Seo

Nice premises but THE worst management.

Bernadette L.

The only people are cordial and somewhat friendly. The parking garage elevator/stair wells could use additional cleaning. Better signage for reserve paid parking tenants and signage for visitors parking and non- reserve tenants. The metal benches tha...

Anonymous

Overall a good community but there are some drawbacks: there has been an elevator out of service for months and with only one other elevator in the building it's been very inconvienent and at these prices that's pretty annoying. The staff are knowled...

Jasmine Baines

Are y'all section 8

Anonymous

The apartments aren't well built causing you to hear every single noise. Currently hearing the people above me blasting music in the middle of the night. I've told management a few times about how loud they are in the middle of the night but nothing ...

Derek Smith

Very unsafe place to live. Cars are broken into on a weekly basis, bikes and locks are cut and stolen at the same rate. Bridge access is down as often as it is open. Fire alarms go off at incredibly inconvenient hours. Look elsewhere.

In my time living here since June '19, there have been numerous false fire alarms and at least 4 car break-ins. 3 weeks ago I woke up to 20 cars broken into and management responded with roaming security. Well, earlier this week, I woke up to more ca...

Anonymous

I have lived in the Lower Marion area my whole life and have been everywhere from PCOM area across City Ave to Penn Valley, Conshohocken to Bala Cynwyd and I have never been happier than at The Royal Athena. Management with Buzzuto has been top notch...

Anonymous

Don't spend your hard-earned money to live here. You will pay luxury prices for a sub-luxury experience. You WILL be woken up out of a deep sleep in the middle of the night by a blaring fire alarm for no reason. The problem has continued for over a y...

Sindhuja Y.

So far, it has been a great experience living at the Royal Athena. The location is prime and allows easy access to center city, manayunk, KOP, etc. Thank you!

Anonymous

I moved here thinking I would pay a slight premium for a better overall quality of life but that has not been the case at all. As mentioned by almost every other review the fire alarms go off constantly and they aren't your typical fire alarm, these ...

Brian Tessler

Live on the mainline and on the water? Yup, only at the Royal Athena. Access to city line and mainline, beautiful building with easy parking. Deb and her Team are wonderful. My company loves working with them.

Emily S.

I’ve only been here 24 hours, it would be 5 stars but I was a little taken back when there were multiple police officers in the lobby while I was trying to move in. It made me a little nervous. Other than that, everyone has been incredibly helpful ...

Googleler M

Living at the Royal Athena was not a pleasure. I would not live here again even if I was given an entire year free. Not worth it at all. I barely got a single good nights sleep here. Noise traveled through walls, ceilings, and floors. And, even the a...

Anonymous

Holy Lord the fire alarms!! Blaring Fire Alarms. Constantly. In the middle of the night! This has been a persistent issue. They have had more than 4 years to fix the fire alarm issue, but still about 1-2 times per month the community wide fire alarm ...

Haeyeon J.

The people here are quite friendly, there are children here that can be quite rowdy in the corridors at night. There was one unpleasant experience where a group continued what looked like a bachelorette party in the media room and played songs with h...

Anonymous

Cheap, cheap, cheap construction (i.e. noise). Fire alarms all the time (sometimes 2-3 times a WEEK) Constantly broken appliances/elevators/amenities. Management does nothing to fix these problems. Would rate 0/5 if I could. Save yourself the trouble...

Anthony H.

We just moved into The Royal Athena about a week ago. We have enjoyed the community and the neighbors we have meet so far. Cant wait to experience this place in the summer for the pool .

Christopher S.

The apartment tour was great. The follow-up took a little time but I'm assuming that was because it is busy-renting-holiday season. Move-in was simple and the elevators made it easy. Good tip - reserve the elevator if you have a lot of stuff. The apa...

Pawel S.

Great lobby, free delicious Starbucks coffee and friendly and helpful staff. Always clean on the inside and outside, a lot of parking space for the residents. Perfect spot for families

Roxana J.

A LOT of issues from fire alarms to dumpster s being parked in the middle of the main road. The worst has to be the 4 fire alarms in the month of August. Awful.

Greta H.

Have had a GREAT experience living here so far. One piece of feedback id give is about the fitness center. It’d be nice to have a set of regular dumbells.

Anonymous

Don't live here, the apartment's fire alarm routinely goes off with some boilerplate response from the staff every time. I'm writing this as I sit outside in the freezing cold weather. It's like this place is run by idiots. They should give all of us...

Anonymous

The fire alarms always go off every year ~15 times in the middle of the night( call lower Marion fire if you would like to confirm) and something is always broken. If you read the reviews you will see the same issues every time! You can tell that thi...

Steven Gallagher

Fire Alarms always go off in the winter in the middle of the night. Bikes are always stolen and we’ve had cars broken into. Run as far as you can from this place! I’ve never had a building this bad.

Erica G.

A false fire alarm went off at 3am on the first night I lived at the royal athena. Not a great first impression. I’m told they happen very frequently

Mitchelle A.

Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. The apartments are very clean and new looking upon move in. The bridge into manayunk is very convenient.

Chad Wulleman

Fire alarm issues every year once the weather starts to get colder. In 1.5 years there have been no less then 20 separate fire alarms with alarms in the past being multiple times a day at times. Judging by the shoddy construction throughout the build...

Beth N.

I’ve had nothing, but a wonderful experience living at the Royal Athena over the past year. I just renewed my lease and am ecstatic to stay in a place that feels like home!

Sarah T.

Ever since the fire alarm issues have been fixed, I’ve been very happy with my experience here! It’s a great community and an attentive management team.

Bryan R.

Happy with Royal Athena. Martin and Kevin have made this experience delightful and the best concierges I have dealt with. The referral bonus that Royal Athena provides is very generous.

Anna S.

I really enjoy living at The Royal Athena. This is a very family friendly building. The personnel is always friendly and helpful. The downstairs lobby is a wonderful place to relax and socialize with other residents. The location is great since it's ...

Jonathan S.

Everything has been really good, except for fire alarm related problems. I would definitely recommend the Royal Athena to anyone who wants to live outside of Philly.

Deepak S.

I have been living in The Royal Athena for the past 6 months and I do like the place so far. Except the fact that the apartments are small, I do like the amenities and the place itself. Its usually well maintained and clean and i am happy that i dont...

Ethan S.

After the first month of being here, I fell at home and choose the right place to make a new life. Property Mgmt. has been so wonderful and helpful with 99% of the most detailed questions which have been asked. Now, if anyone know how to control the ...

Jeffrey H.

Great apartment complex with great amenities. The location is perfect in Bala Cynwyd and near Manayunk! The pool in the summer is great. It’s also quiet!

Danielle R.

Decent common spaces, an abundance of parking on site however there seems to be a lot of people who make up their own parking spots. The staff is very decent especially Mark he’s top notch and super helpful. Noise can be an issue but we drown it ou...

Marisa R.

Would be higher rated if apartment was in different location or windows were reinforced. Apartment is loud secondary to location next to freight train and major highway.

Rebecca M.

Its been great since me and my partner moved in a few days ago. Everyone has been very nice and helpful, I look forward to living here for the next year to come.

Diana C.

I like this place because it’s quiet and over all spacious. I rarely hear my neighbors. The apartments are spaced out nicely, makes the place look more homely.

James Merritt

great leasing staff, my wife and I had a great welcome from. mark & Debbie. 24/7 maintenance is a plus & tall ceilings.

Michelle G.

I just moved in and so far so good! The amenities are great and the location is also great. I'm happy I chose to live at the Royal Athena.

Brienne F.

This is the best apartment building I have lived in. The located/neighborhood is perfect for my interests. It is a close to the train for a quick commute to work.

The Royal Athena is structurly built wrong. The walls iare VERY thin. To the point you can't sleep. Fire alarms go off multiple times a night. Management is incompetent and irresponsible. Bikes are stolen, no security cameras. Mold..Mold..Mold.. DO N...

Christina Nelson

Do not be deceived.. Thin walls, fire alarms going off all through the night, horrible place to live

Johanna H.

Requests are always promptly addressed and handled. Staff are friendly and attentive. Only major gripes are that the fire alarms sound when there is no fire and preventing me from getting sleep and the occasional smell of marijuana in the hallway fro...

Theodore R.

The Royal Athena apartments are a great place to live Checks all the boxes, dog friendly, in apartment washer dryer Private bridge access to Manayunk

Sumanth K.

I made a right choice by moving here, love the amenities and even neighbors are friendly. Got one month free offer for a twelve month lease option. Overall I enjoy living here.

the building itself was very poorly constructed. Unless you live on the top floor you are going to have put up with hearing every step of your upstairs neighbors. The walls and floors are paper thin. We hear constant thuds from people who live above ...

Lee Levine

The management team is always so nice. Great community of people. Common areas are beautiful. I read some of the reviews about there being too many kids in those areas or that you can hear your neighbors...I feel like these criticisms are extremely h...

Anonymous

It was a terrible experience living here. As many have mentioned already, fire alarms go off ALL THE TIME. It's been an issue for the last two years, and management has clearly done nothing to fix it. Half of the time, it's a "building malfunction", ...

Diane K

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. It's been a terrible experience living here. Where do I even begin.. Fire alarms have been going off constantly for the past TWO YEARS, at all times of the day, all days of the week. Management does nothing...

Juliana CA

We lived here for almost 2 years and we loved every second of it!

Brian B.

We have lived here for 2 and a half years and very much enjoy the peacefulness of the area. The location is perfect! We are in walking distance to entertainment, restaurants and public transportation yet nestled in the quietness of a walk path by the...

Edmund M.

So far so good with the move in. Elevators easy to use. Check in simple. The moving dollies could be upgraded though. Also, if there could be more guest parking that would be great.

Mike H.

Good experience and good amenities. Could improve on building and room security. Could also improve on gym lighting and size. Maintenance staff is very responsive and helpful.

Andrew D.

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Shane C.

I have only been living at the community for a little over one month but have enjoyed the experience living here so far. The location is great with easy access to main street in Manayunk.

Beth Novick

I have lived in several apartment complexes, and my experience at The Royal Athena has been the best experience I’ve had by far! The staff is so friendly, helpful and willing to go out of their way to help you - from the leasing office, to maintena...

Beth N.

I have lived in several apartment complexes, and my experience at The Royal Athena has been the best experience I’ve had by far! The staff is so friendly, helpful and willing to go out of their way to help you - from the leasing office, to maintena...

Angela V.

They made my transition process very easy! I was able to transfer to a bigger apart with no problem! The apartment was clean and ready to move in.

Chloe C.

I like the convenience of the parking garage and the overall maintenance is really good. The rules are very strict and the pool could be bigger.

Jeffrey H.

Great apartment community. Great parking close to everything! Love the facilities and management! Online features are great and so is the pool!

Bryce M.

It’s great! Very clean and modern. Everyone is very friendly and the management is great at what they do. It is located in a quieter area as well.

Raylin M.

I love the staff they are friendly and always remember your name. It’s always clean in the clubhouses and I appreciate the standard for our resident rules. I really respect this community for what it stands for: serenity

Madison M.

I love the building, and it’s a great location. I wish they would build a staircase to the abandoned railroad bridge so we could have easier access

adele

The worst Management and Maintenance do not rent here

Ericka J.

I was blown away by the ambiance upon entering the leasing office at the Royal Athena. More so, after selecting a penthouse unit with a balcony overlooking the Schuylkill River

Yuqing T.

Loving it so far. Great staff. Love how its very close to buses and trains, and close to Manayunk. TIP: trim the bushes to the entrance of the parking garage, its really obstructing the view when driving out.

William K.

Great secluded area to live! Safety is a big concern of mine and I feel great knowing the precautions Bozzuto puts in place. The added bridge is a nice, luxurious feature.

Louis L.

Good experience so far upon move in. Employees are very helpful and go out of their way to make you feel at home. Pool has limited hours which is unfortunate. Only 1 grill available can also be a challenge

Karen Froio Jensen

Son lives there and very fine accommodations and staff

Michelle Brathwaite

My husband and I have lived here for almost two years. We have been through a few managing companies but the new management team is great! They really listen to the residents and they are very responsive. It’s quiet, peaceful and a wonderful place ...

Sarah T.

This is a very nice building with great amenities. I love my apartment! My only concern were the fire alarms that went off a couple of times in a 2-week period. Apart from those incidences, my time here has been great and the staff is very nice!

Maria L.

Royal Athena is nice place to live. The neighborhood is quiet. We specially like living by the river. Our neighbors were very friendly and my daughter has many friend. I definitely recommend this building.

Traci R.

I’m super happy that I made the decision to move here! Great amenities and service. Peace of mind and location means a lot to me. This serves both. The apartment is very nice, even though I need more closet space.

christopher c.

Been a great experience so. Staff is always kind and friendly. Work orders are completed in a timely manner. Mail has never been issue. Parking has not really been an issue, it does get a little crowded in the lot towards the back near the water towe...

Amanda T.

Beautiful apartment with great amenities. The location is very convenient. It is clean and quiet. The staff and very attentive and friendly.

Nicholas A.

Great facilities and amenities. Friendly people, building is clean and smells good The private bridge to Manayunk is fantastic. I enjoy the coffee machine in the lobby and the pool.

Gioia P.

Comfortable, nice with all necessary services, is a community with no noises Is only one week that I live here but I really feel at home. Thanks

Haeyeon J.

Been here for about three days now, there was a fire alarm that went on for a while and there was no explanation, which concerned me. I also didn’t know what to do in the case of a fire alarm going off. The leasing office is a bit slow to respond t...

Eric L.

The place is nice and spacious. The location is hard to beat - easy access to Manayunk/City Ave/76 but still quiet. Free covered parking is a huge plus, especially when having company over or during storms.

Kimberly C.

Debbie the leasing agent was amazing and the process has been very smooth from beginning to end. The community has been lovely and very peaceful!

Heather M.

I just moved into the Royal Athena, and so far it’s been great! The staff has been so helpful in getting us acclimated and involved in the community.

Christopher C.

So far the apartment is super clean and everyone is incredibly friendly. The amenities are clean and enjoyable for everyone. The parking is the best part as there’s always space.

Akeen P.

Just moved in. So far, it’s awesome. The move in process was easy and everything is in great condition. Huge upgrade from my previous apartment in center city

Clint S.

Very beautiful property. The rooms have tons of light from the floor to ceiling windows. Barn doors in the single-bedrooms say a lot of space. It is the perfect location; you get the tax benefits of Bala Cynwyd and the energy of Main Street Manayunk.

John M.

I really love my apartment and everyone has been very helpful and welcoming. Move-in was smooth and my neighbors whom I've met are very nice. I do hope the bridge malfunction driving in from Manayunk is fixed soon.

Yashwanth N.

Love the view and I could see the clean lake view from my space and very clean and green area with new experience of special bridge to Manayunk

Destiny b.

I love the staff, location, and neighbors. The only complaint is the walls being so thin. I can hear construction above me and my neighbors tv next to me. Besides that I love this place and will be renewing my lease

James B.

It’s been very good so far. Everyone had been very friendly and our dog is so happy that he had friends. Courtney finally got out to the pool today and said that was also super nice.

Ashley P.

We love it here! We renewed our lease for another year, and can't imagine leaving. The property is beautiful, spacious, clean and the pool deck is awesome and our favorite place to hangout. We love the friendly staff, residences, and all the pets too...

Tenisha W.

Great location and love the parking. Not a lot of noise and very safe. The staff is nice and professional. Love all the dogs around the complex.

Abigail R.

The staff is really helpful and so far the facility has lived up to or surpassed expectations. People seem kind and I feel really safe in and around the facility.

Hilton M.

I have mixed feelings on this. There seems to be far to much construction for a new building. I'm aware of who the builder was. That builder is known for cutting corners. Hence my mixed feelings.

Charles W.

Since Moving here back in March my experience has been quite pleasant. Whenever I needed something done it was handled in a timely manner. Great location as well.

Anonymous

Great apartment and location! Love the staff and my apartment is beautiful. Close to everything but still in its own area. There is a lot of free parking and I really like the bridge to manayunk and 76.

Anonymous

The people under us kept on complaining about all the noise we were making, but we weren't making any noise. We told the staff to check for whats making the noise: they said they would check, but they never did. They ended up kicking us out!

Erica A.

The community is great. There are constant events and food in the club house and very nice neighbors. Also, Everyone knows everyone else’s dogs!

Jonathan S.

Everything has been fantastic since moving in two weeks ago. Everyone in the community is friendly and the staff is always available to answer questions and address concerns. The amenities are also very much appreciated.

Tanya S.

The apartments are well maintained and the management is attentive to resident needs. Recent updates in amenities really make this a convenient and desirable place to live.

Michelle Brathwaite

This is our 3rd year at Athena and we love it here! The staff is accommodating and friendly. The amenities are great. We are always alerted when an event is coming. The environment is is warm and inviting.

Kyle P.

Friendly staff, excellent living conditions and amazing location! The bridge makes it so easy to access I-76 and main street Manayunk, while avoiding Philadelphia tax!

Milan S.

Very neat and clean housing and area. Management is super friendly and address all concerns immediately and is working on new innovative features to add to the home experience. It feels like I’m living at a hotel. My only complaint is the sound fro...

APR Team Member 1-D. Tsai A.

Newer community, however, charging resident fees for parking spot, but doing nothing about illegal parking. Floor are thin, loud noise from floor above.

Brian B.

This is our 3rd year at Athena and we love it here! The staff is accommodating and friendly. The amenities are great. We are always alerted when an event is coming. The environment is is warm and inviting.

Nicholas S.

So far, everything seems to be great here. Only downside is that the bridge often doesn’t allow me to cross. Some of our cabinets are a little loose too.

Donna B.

Pretty good but a few ongoing issues. Getting tired of the construction noise. Will the mailroom door ever get fixed? Can the trash can be put back in the mailroom? Also could use some security or supervision of the weekend parties in the common room...

Mike H.

Living here has been a great experience. The staff is wonderful, and the apartments are in great condition. If there's ever an issue, the maintenance staff is very accessible and helpful in fixing the issue promptly. A couple areas of improvement wou...

Alaina I.

Everyone is very helpful and quick to respond to any questions we have had. Move in was easy a quick. Had a little trouble logging into things but all is well.

Erlene D.

GREAT Location!! Suburban yet super close to the city. Great atmosphere! We love it here. Lots for the family to do in the surrounding area. Great school district.

Madison M.

Moving in was fine but I felt our realtor lied to us about some aspects about the building so that’s damped our experience a bit. Other then that it’s been good

Raylin M.

I love the fact that it is quiet and I can always rely on talking to anyone from the leasing office. They are helpful and insightful. I also really enjoy the updates we receive through emails.

Bharat Jangir

Saw many loft apartments and houses in Philadelphia around Bala Cynwyd and I can affirmatively say this is one of the best apartments in the area. Its so close to the Manayunk area with the private bridge access to it you can drive to most restaurant...

Paul S.

Great aesthetic inside the apartment but I would openly question just who you allow to rent here. I think there is a reasonable experience that should come at this rate of rent.

Angelina D.

Great place to live because it's clean and people are friendly. Fire alarms get triggered too much. I would recommend to friends and family in the future.

Min Ju l.

We've been living at Royal Athena for about 2 months now and are loving it! Great community with friendly neighbors and maintenance staffs. Super quiet and convenient.

Elba O.

We are very happy here. It is very nice place to live It is very clean , very quite and the neighborhood is very nice! The apartment is beautiful, confortable, accesible, near to everything, good transportation. Wow!

Debasish G.

Very neat, beautiful location and friendly residents. The staff is very professional as well. Close to the city and Main Street Manayunk. Overall a very good experience.

I’m writing this right now while standing out in the cold rain waiting to get back in my apartment. Why? Because, for the 2nd time this month, the community-wide fire alarm has gone off for no reason. This happens CONSTANTLY. It typically occurs as...

Anonymous

I'm writing this right now while standing out in the cold rain waiting to get back in my apartment. Why? Because, for the 2nd time this month, the community-wide fire alarm has gone off for no reason. This happens CONSTANTLY. It typically occurs as y...

Anonymous

The Royal Athena boasts luxury, but underneath the pretty website pictures is an apartment hell. Fire alarms go off all the time, all hours of the night, multiple times a week. Management sends out a measly email and expects the problem to work itsel...

C W

The Royal Athena boasts luxury, but underneath the pretty website pictures is an apartment hell. Fire alarms go off all the time, all hours of the night, multiple times a week. Management sends out a measly email and expects the problem to work itsel...

The property managers fail to deal with important issues in the building and instead hear your concerns only to shut you up, and then continue ignoring the mountain of issues the building has.

Tyree C.

I love my new home, everyone is friendly. Kids always look happy. It's just a great environment. I would even have my wedding outside here. Great job guys

Andrew M.

Move in process was pretty smooth and very efficient. All maintainmence issues were fixed quickly, within one business day. Over all apartment had been clean well.

Charlie W.

Very easy to use and the building informed to to setup and and helped out overall I’m happy. It is a nice option to have co considering I’m young and tech savvy.

Verified Resident 621196

Great move in experience. Apartment was clean and nicely presented. Attentive and knowledgeable front office staff. Apartments suffer from paper thin walls and especially ceilings so with inconsiderate neighbours, this makes for a miserable living ex...

Miranda M.

Loving the new place! It’s a dream. We’re looking forward to living here in the new loft; it’s so spacious and we love the gorgeous features inside.

Ashley P.

Clean, well kept, and friendly environment. Wonderful location in terms of access to Main Street Manayunk and City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. Pet friendly and plenty of parking. Cannot wait to renew our lease for at least another year!

christopher c.

Been living here for 5 months so far and not a single complaint. Every time I approach the staff they are professional and welcoming. They answer all of my questions and respond to emails. The community is clean is and everyone is very friendly.

Emma C.

Smooth move in experience. Very helpful staff. Beautiful and quiet apartment. Great views of the river. Close to everything. Close to a regional rail.

Jeanette K.

Just moved in but staff couldn't have been more helpful. My problems were addressed. Excited to have chosen this complex. Anxious to get settled in and meet some of the other residents.

Diana A.

Very please with this complex. The staff responds to emails in a timely manner and are friendly. The amenities are great for the apartment cost.

Arielle C.

The royal Athena is absolutely beautiful from inside to out. My apartment is quite with an incredible location.the staff are super helpful and friendly. I love that they are liquid goodies in the common area at all times. I have only been there for a...

Patrick

EDIT: I left this review a few weeks ago and have since spoken with the manager of the apartment complex. I left feeling much more comfortable. Additionally, the fire alarm issues I mentioned below were the result of residents not following some pret...

Judy B.

Very easy to sign up, appreciated the month free incentive and the on-site management could not have been more supportive or informative. The apartment was clean when we moved in and the small welcome touches were appreciated.

Alyssa H.

Clean, family friendly community with easy access to restaurants, trails for walking and running. Feels very safe, pet friendly, and great public school system!

Kelsey N.

Great community! I love my apartment and everyone is very professional and friendly. Isssues are solved very quickly if they arise! The location is great and the bridge to manayunk is super convenient.

Beth N.

I moved into the building a little over a month ago and have been thrilled with everything so far. The location is perfect, making the city and suburbs equally as accessible, the amenities are kept clean and I love my apartment! The leasing office an...

Tanisha S.

I love it here! The staff is great and friendly. I love the peacefulness in the area. My apartment is so cozy! The fitness center is my favorite!

Kyle L.

So far, we have loved our time at the Royal Athena! We love access to Main Street Manayunk through the Pencoyd Bridge as well as the incredible view of the Schuylkill River out of our apartment window.

Verified Resident 594001

I have enjoyed living at the property, as the apartment units are modern and the available amenities mostly meet my needs. Management is friendly and fix any issues in a timely manner. However, other communities managed by the same group compare more...

The fire alarms go off all hours of the day, especially in winter. It’s extremely disruptive and very frustrating as management do nothing about it

Anonymous

This is a nice apartment but I would not recommend this as a place to live for anyone who values sleep, a dog poop free environment, and again... sleep. This place has been through several management teams, which is great because they all want to mak...

Rose C

This issue with the “pipes/plumbing” that causes the fire alarm to go off at all hours of the day and night needs to be fixed. It happened all last winter and was not addressed by management. The management company changed again (3rd or 4th time ...

Tameisha M.

Great community, great neighbors, great amenties, great experience, great management, clean community, super convienent, beautiful living features, poor safety

Thuy-van T.

Staff is very receptive, nice amenities. Great value for location and parking situation. Enjoy being right across the river from Main Street Manayunk.

Jonathan S.

The Royal Athena is great. The building itself is beautiful and the staff are all very kind. The private bridge to Manayunk, on-site fitness rooms, and Starbucks coffee bar are a few of our favorite perks. One area for improvement is the frequency of...

Israel Jimoh

Do you have a 3 bedroom apartment ?

Alvin S.

We overall love living here and the convenience to the major roads and short distance into the city. The bridge across to Main Street is a huge asset and makes our drive super easy. We wish there were more amenities available (better use of outdoor s...

Que S.

I definitely am enjoying my new life here the building is beautiful very clean an comfortable nice neighbors im glad I decided to move here I definitely do not regret it Maintance is very fast at repsponding as well amazing building great place to ca...

Cheryl O.

I love the apartment. I wish there was more social activities. The parking remains an issue. The fire alarm going off often is very annoying

Shaquita J.

I am very pleased with my living arrangement here, at The Royal Athena. In my opinion, the monthly rental fees could be more reasonable, considering the space provided within each unit. However, the courtyard, &amenities are usually immaculately main...

Kelly G.

Too expensive, too many fire alarms, not that many amenities in comparison to other apartments. Doors do not work, mailroom is not organized

Chad W.

Everything is great except for the regular fire alarm issues. Having been here since July there have been about 10 false fire alarms. I would have to suspect faulty wiring which would require new runs back to the panel but I am not sure how that woul...

Lihua C.

Still enjoy it and love the location and the surroundings: 10 mins away from the train and bus station to get to the central city, walking or biking trails to Cynwyd or Manayunk!!

Morgan P.

The complex is very wonderful, as well as the staff. Very clean, accessible, and accommodating. I can tell I am going to love my time here!!

Lucas C.

On the apartments themselves are decent units although on the pricey side. Fire alarms go off nearly weekly sometimes in the middle of the night.

Matthew P.

So far everything has been great! Mark and Bryan are a good team down in the lobby. Only Complaint is the fire alarm issue that they seem to be making an effort to resolve quickly.

Olivia B.

The staff is very friendly, the common areas are kept very clean, and it is an overall nice complex. However, there is minimal security around the premises (no security cameras), and I have never lived in an apartment where the fire alarm goes off so...

Billy Bob

This place is a joke. The fire alarm goes off so often. It happened all last winter (all hours of the day) due to a “pipe issue” and it’s started again this year. I can’t wait until my lease is up. I would not recommend this place as manageme...

Daniel T.

Staff is wonderful. Some ofthe older residents don’t follow or respect rules. My apartment is nice but I live right above the gym and treadmills. My whole apartment shakes. The design placement of the gym is very bad. It is right over the lobby kit...

Sharon T.

Basically a lovely building. There have been problems with management and some unsavory residents in the past but things seem to be settling down. My chief complaint is the way the apartments were constructed—nowhere near enough insulation between ...

Verified Resident 577395

We've had a wonderful experience at The Royal Athena thus far. First, the building's staff--from maintenance to management--has been incredibly helpful, informative, and welcoming with everything. Second, the building has great amenities, from an out...

Kendrick R.

Great community, quiet, updated, great staff and responds right away. Biggest issue is the train passing but other then that we love it here.

Mike H.

Overall very good. Apartment building is in good condition and well-maintained. Some suggestions for improvement: better lighting in fitness rooms, adding a security guard at the front door, adding a basketball court in the back.

Matthew G.

Need help with Inforcing parking for reserved spots and fire alarms constantly going off for no reason. No carts at the front entrances ever returned

Donna B.

Pros: Excellent location, great views, love our bridge to Manayunk, maintenance staff always quick to respond, friendly staff, beautiful lobby & coffee bar. Cons: ongoing issue with front door, frequent fire alarms, the few inconsiderate residents th...

Erlene D.

The Royal Athena is an overall pleasant community and a pleasant place to live. I love the location and the convenience that it offers. My children and I enjoy the trail. Management is very attentive.

Nathanael B.

Generally it has been pretty good and we like our apartment, but there have been quite a few issues like the frequent false alarms, frequent access door issues, our trailer getting grafittied, the abandoned car in the 3rd floor garage, the drug lab t...

Kevin H.

Everything I expected before coming to RA. Very satisfied with all the staff, the cleanliness, and how trustworthy the neighbors are. No problems so far

Alexander J.

Great staff and clean community. Really enjoyed our stay and bozzuto has been great about following up about any concerns. Very pet friendly

Sandra L.

love the location, love the amenities, love how service is so fast! you can't beat it :) i would highly recommend to all my friends and family to live here.

Chun W.

The apartment is pretty good. Close to the city and Manayunk, and do not have to pay the city tax. This community is well maintained, clean and quite.

Shila N.

Really great place! The fire alarms go off a little too much but over all good place! Beautiful lobby free coffee! Pool. Parking and modern facilities

Verified Resident 574005

The Royal Athena property is very nice, the common areas are clean, there are many amenities, and my apartment is very comfortable. The staff here have been helpful, kind, and professional. They know me and call me by name whenever they see me. I wou...

Carol S.

It’s much better than before. Their staff is courteous and responsive We’ve been here for a little over a year and the diffexne is noticeable. Thank you.

Granger B.

Very clean, spacious, well kept units. Staff is friendly. Could use more dumpsters and sometimes the door doesn’t work as well but overall a great place to live.

Tanya S.

The community is friendly, conveniently located and well maintained. The easy access to restaurants and outdoor activities makes the location ideal.

Sophie Y.

We have enjoyed living here for the past 1.5 years and appreciate the monthly community events and quick responses to requests/news updates. I hope to see future expansion on the outdoor spaces (especially the large space by the garage) and even rest...

Mason L.

Beverage area in lobby is always dirty and messy. Smells like cigarettes when I walk through halls sometimes. Windows and walls are paper thin, I can hear everything, even people talking out by the their cars in the parking lot.

Kathleen_N111

I moved to this building in August 2018. And I was very happy for the first month... I have now lived here 3-1/2 months.The locks are ALWAYS broken. The building is literally open 24 hours a day. There has been mold in my apartment... I was told it w...

Ashley P.

I have been a resident since May 2018, and I certainly plan on renewing my lease for the following year! The building is beautiful and clean, the management team is friendly and helpful, and the residents are great. I like feeling that I fit right in...

Anonymous

I have been living here since the building first opened. I can not wait to leave! There have been ongoing problems for a while and Bozzuto is even worse then the last management company. Management shows zero concern when addressed with problems and ...

Alli D.

The Royal Athena is luxurious and a walk away from Manyunk. I feel lucky to be a resident and have a gorgeous view of the river. There is a communal feel and great amenities such as the gym, pool, movie theater and pool.

christopher c.

Beautiful apartment complex. No issues. Work orders are promptly taken care of. The staff is kind and friendly. There is plenty of parking inside and outside.

Diana A.

The move in process was simple and easy. The staff was super helpful in making it an easy trasition. Everyone here is always available to answer questions.

Krystyna L.

So far so good. Residential maintenance is outstanding; community spaces maintenance is good, but some fixes of community spades take long time. Overall, very good service

Jeffrey H.

Great vide to the whole place. Nicely maintained modern amenities. Kitchens are great. Cannot hear anyone through the walls! Nice common spaces

Justin R.

Living at The Royal Athena has its’ perks. I appreciate the sense of community with the many resident events. It’s also nice to have so many amenities.

Karen H.

Great location and great amenities! It continues to exceed my expectations for location convenience. The proximity to the Schuylkill River, parking, and easy transportation access make it an ideal location for me!

Michele G.

Great community to live in I’ve been here for a year now. the management team is very attentive to residents needs and it’s a very clean complex

Matthew S.

We have only been here for a few weeks and so far the experience has been good. We are in close proximity to philadelphia and nice restaurants with access to private bridge. Work requests are handled in a timely fashion. Got used to the coffee machin...

Maria P.

Super great location near city ave. Quiet hours are a bonus! Great amenities. Amazing value for the price. I will definitely continue to renew my lease.

David S.

Enjoy living at The Royal Athena very much. Convenient to the city and suburbs. Private bridge is unique and so convenient. Would recommend to others.

Matthew W.

I love it here , everyone is so friendly save involvement for kids , love the dog park and staff , I love the events they have for residents,

Michael G.

There's a lot to like about this place! Great location, great staff and community. Plus, it's the perfect spot for dog owners. I'd venture to say there's nothing wrong with complex.

Toni R.

Nice management, nice apartments and facilities. Fire alarms go off too often but that's more a problem with neighbors than anything else. Good communication with management though- frequent emails keeping residents informed.

Sheila A.

I lived in a BUZZTO community 10 years prior to coming to the Royal Athena and I loved that experience. However recently I had a Issue with painting my apartment and it has somewhat Tainted my opinion!

Verified Resident 561677

The property is well maintained throughout all of the common areas. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The amenities are convenient and well maintained. The location and easy access to restaurants is ideal.

Verified Resident 560058

I love it here! It is clean, luxurious and comfortable. People are friendly and management is great! I feel lucky to live here and be able use the amenities. I have had a great experience and love being able to use the trail and walk into Manyunk.

Verified Resident 547551

Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very clean. Feel safe. All good. :) Wish there was a little more community feeling. But love the building and staff. I??™ve been very happy. I do have a few suggestions too.

Verified Resident 547104

So far at the Royal Athena I have been very happy. The property is nice, the common areas are clean, there are many amenities, and my apartment is very comfortable. My move in went smoothly. Most importantly, the staff here have been helpful, kind, a...

Verified Resident 546297

Management and maintenance have been helpful, timely, and fast with all requests. The property is well maintained and all the units are modern and in good condition. Everyone has been very friendly as we are getting to know our neighbors. We love the...

Verified Resident 545934

When I went there for my tutor for the first time, I was impressed by the lobby. It was beautiful and I love the coffee machine!!! Mark was very nice and took us around for the tutor. I asked so many questions and he answered all of them. So far I en...

Verified Resident 532506

Great staff, great service, very clean apartments, nice touch with move in gifts throughout the apartment! Parking is very accessible. The access to the bridge is really a nice amenity! Like another Bozzuto community I lived in, the Royal Athena??™...

Verified Resident 529446

The Royal Athena has beautiful, spacious apartments that are in a prime location. There are a lot of amenities to be taken care of and representatives available 7 days a week. There are many apartment events and it is very dog friendly.

Verified Resident 528697

First, the staff are amazing and willing to help beyond normal means. The delivery system and onsite amenities like the pool, gym, and bridge to manayunk are insane perks as well. In addition to free Starbucks every morning, I??™m not sure there??�...

Anonymous

Staff is less than helpful more concerned with there own conversations and gossip then with aiding residents. Daily problems with repetitive issues, safety concerns the doors are broken at elevators entrances which are residents main entrance. When p...

Verified Resident 504280

My experience has been wonderful. I could not imagine living anywhere else and was happy to renew my lease. Although noise continues to be a challenge at times, the new management is very responsive. It is upsetting how some residents do not clean up...

Verified Resident 502557

Great experience! The apartment is well equipped with top line appliances. There is plenty of parking, location is incredible with a private bridge to Manayunk and close to Montgomery avenue. They have plenty of amenities and management is friendly a...

Mike Mike

They don’t vacuum any of the hallways on clean anything but the lobby.... it’s not lux at all when it comes to upkeep.

If you like the Idea paying for luxury but not getting it, come on down! The new management company says how amazing they are(all the time, its crazy), but they miss big on the simple things. Like not having all the hallway walls covered in dirt, foo...

Mikemikehike

If you like the Idea paying for luxury but not getting it, come on down! The new management company says how amazing they are(all the time, its crazy), but they miss big on the simple things. Like not having all the hallway walls covered in dirt, foo...

Jimtat

At first glance it’s a great place. Location is as good as it gets. Everything you can ask for. Upon closer inspection, you realize - cheap construction, sub-par fixtures and construction. Bad construction. It’s got all the symptoms of a builder ...

cuse5

The BOZZUTO management company is awful, they put the obnoxious sign around the building how great they are. But they have been here for over a month and have not replace the Starbucks coffee maker with a new one instead a kurig (bong water). They ar...

PatriZia Valenti

Great place to live. Beautiful and clean interior. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Jerry Valenti

Great location right near City Line Avenue. Great facilities in common area -- movie theater you can reserve, pool, pool table, etc. Private parking spot in parking garage. Very nice.

Jerry Valenti

Beautiful facility, well maintained. Located conveniently close to City Line Avenue with easy access to Center City. Great common area with coffee, hot chocolate, etc. Movie theater that you can reserve for private parties.

Mama Bear

Beautiful clean interior. Looks like a fancy hotel. It gives you a feeling of being on vacation while not going anywhere.

Nicole Rios

Absolutely beautiful place to live, with a dedicated and courteous staff. Brett is part of the maintaince department and he consistently goes above and beyond to ensure all tenants are safe, and satisfied. It does not go unappreciated! Overall a grea...

John D

The amount of times the fire alarms go off is getting ridiculous. This has been a consistent issue for several months and nothing has been done by management.

rose172628

The fire alarm goes off several times a week at all hours of the day. Management are useless and there have been 3 new management teams since we've moved in. Apartment is nice as we were first to move into our unit but the building is poorly construc...

Morgan Moore

Such a beautiful , set back and private property. It has a very classy and unique touch. I am very happy with the cleanliness and aesthetic look! The employees and management are always courteous and helpful with anything I need! I definitely recomme...

Rose

The fire alarm goes off several times a week at all hours of the day. Management are useless and there have been 3 new management teams since we've moved in. Apartment is nice as we were first to move into our unit but the building is poorly construc...

Alysse Pujol

This place is awesome! I feel like I have everything at my fingertips. The amenities are top notch and my favorite is our exclusive bridge into Manayunk.

Glenn Manko

Love the location in that it's just a little off the beaten, Main Line path, yet still in Lower Merion. The builder spared no luxuries and the apartments are spacious, bright and incredibly comfortable. Pet-friendly and in between the Cynwyd Heritage...

Fook Yeah

I love living at The Royal Athena. The staff was very helpful and informative from the tour up until out move in. I love the easy access to Philadelphia on the private bridge.

brandy mcdonald

The Royal Athena is a beautiful place to live, and management is very nice . You must schedule a tour !!

Steven Johnson

My Fiance and I absolutely love The Royal Athena! We have been renting in the Philadelphia area for over 10 years and The Royal Athena has been, by far, the best experience. This complex has it all; perfect location, topnotch amenities and an accommo...

David Smoger

Very impressed with The Royal Athena. It's a unique property with all of the high end amenities one would come to expect from luxury branding. I found myself in a situation which required a quick move, which led me to director of sales, Amanda McGran...

Alex DiNolfi

I loved it here! The pool, apartment features, and easy access to Manayunk! Very convenient and close to the city as well. You can walk places, bike, train, or hop right on the highway. I had good experiences with management whenever I had an issue. ...

Katelyn Anderson

In love with this community! Just moved in a few weeks ago and cannot be more happy with my decision. The views are amazing, amenity spaces are always clean, and the staff is always has a smile on their faces!

Pros: 24/7 coffee bar, conference room was amazing, entertaining area was luxe, outdoor patio overlooking the river was breathtaking. Separate media room was MY FAVORITE (with 3 rows of movie theater style seats). Music via pandora available all over...

Robertmichael

Being close to the city and the bridge into manayunk is so clutch! All my friends live in manayunk so its perfect! Also only a 10 dollar uber into the city! Coming from the city it was super relaxing to have all the green around me and a walking/biki...

AV1977

I just relocated to Philadelphia from New York for work and I am very happy here. I can walk to Manayunk and drive to the city in 15 minutes. I originally was interested in the studio because of the price but I was pleasantly surprised with how big i...

Anonymous

My girlfriend and I just relocated from upstate New York to Philadelphia and found Athena from a friend at work. We found a great 2 bedroom right on the river and trail. I walk to the SEPTA (Philly train) that is over this cool new bridge and get to ...

Tung Phan

I arrived for a showing at the agreed time and no one at the front desk can be found. Multiple phone calls and waiting for 1 hour didn't help either. For Royal Athena to brand itself as luxurious, professionalism is definitely not included.

William Stetar

Perfect for rail fans!

Bal Lin

Everything at The Royal Athena is royally expensive. I was blown away, not in a good way, by the prices. The price of the apartments are roughly 20-35% higher than other properties in the surrounding area. To add to that, the price of the lease does ...

Joseph PPD