I lived in Unit 2113 at Hopkinson House, managed by Allan Domb Properties, from April 2023 to May 2025. The unit was privately owned and shown through a third-party service (Rent Scene). This review reflects my experience and is shared in good faith to help future tenants. HVAC Renovation & Noise A major HVAC project began several months after I moved in. While technically noted in lease documents, it wasn't discussed during the tour. The work involved frequent in-unit visits and loud construction lasting about two months. I wouldn't have agreed to this lease had I known the scope. After persistence, the property manager relayed my request for rent relief to the owner, who ultimately approved two months' rent reduction. I appreciated the outcome, but it took multiple follow-ups. Plumbing & Maintenance Maintenance staff were responsive and kind. However, I dealt with recurring plumbing issues in the sink and shower. The default fix was plunging, which didn't help long-term. I asked for a plumber to snake the pipes, but that step was never taken. The sink had high water pressure and backed up frequently, likely due to poor drainage design. Pest Concerns Despite keeping the apartment clean, I encountered an ongoing roach problem. Most were found dead, indicating partial effectiveness of building-wide extermination. A building engineer found a leak behind the shower (fixed) and recommended replacing the kitchen cabinetry to seal pest entry points. Allan Domb's team brought in a second contractor who disagreed, and the cabinetry was not replaced. The owner expressed frustration over recent repair costs. While management encouraged continued reporting, I experienced a family emergency and was away from the unit much of the final nine months. On return visits, I continued to find dead roaches, and I no longer had the bandwidth to escalate further. The Unit The hardwood floors were charming but warped in the summer. Fans are available upon request. The fridge lacked a shelf above the crisper and often froze food on the top shelf despite adjustments. There's no dishwasher, but rent reflected that. The best features were the natural light and beautiful sunset views. Building & Staff Hopkinson House is well-located, secure, and home to mostly quiet residents. The rooftop pool and proximity to Center City are major pluses. The concierge and maintenance staff were truly exceptional--professional, kind, and warm. I felt genuinely cared for during my time there. Final Thoughts Allan Domb Properties has a mixed reputation based on tenant conversations. Some shared frustrations with responsiveness and Mr. Domb's ownership footprint in the building. I can't independently verify those claims but include them for context. A staff member also spoke highly of Mr. Domb's generosity, so the picture is nuanced. This review isn't meant to discourage anyone from renting at Hopkinson House. The location and community have a lot to offer. But renters deserve transparency. I hope this helps others make a well-informed decision based on real experience, not just marketing. read more

I am currently in the process of signing a lease through and with ADRE. So far they have been helpful and prompt in showing me around units and detailing me different rental options. What was unexpected was in the lease agreement I'll be paying rent and requesting maintenance from ADRE instead of via the landlord. That said, so far everything has gone smoothly from their end. Hope my stay during the entire duration is as pleasant as it has been so far. I'll update this review if things change after I've signed the lease. EDIT: The owner approved all my information however rejected the lease provided to me by ADRE. I don't know why I'm not talking with the landlord at this stage instead of a two-day turnover for discussion via the intermediary. Hopefully it works out but so far updating this rating to 3-star for now. CONCLUSION EDIT2: Given my previous lease failure with ADRE I looked at another studio with them however I decided to move forward with another apartment complex where I worked directly with management to sign an immediate lease. ADRE was slow to give me my check deposit (6 days) and would have been longer if I wasn't sending email reminders and escalation, but ultimately nothing bad happened and it all worked out. read more

I can highly recommend Allan Domb's Real Estate company because of their total, expert support throughout the process of selling my condo. Special thanks to Darlene, Debbie and of course Allan for their complete and professional guidance during this process. read more

We have known ALLAN DOMB for over 18 years. He and his excellent staff have helped us rent our apartments, and we have never had a problem. He vets the tenants to the point you don't have to worry. Recently, he sold an apartment, and he got full price within 2 months ! I highly recommend him. He speaks the truth and is very efficient. No games. read more

Many thanks to Allan Domb Real Estate, and our Agent -Debbie Metzman - for selling our Center City condo. We were delighted with their professionalism and full service approach to getting us top dollar with speed and accuracy. it's a pleasure to work with this team; and we highly recommend ADRE for any and all real estate transaction. read more

I found the entire staff at Alan Domb Real Estate to be competent, courteous and quite efficient in all aspects of finding a buyer and completing the sale of my mother's co op after her passing. Phone calls were always returned in a timely manner and their advice and knowledge in how to find a serious buyer made this much easier for me. I was impressed with the communication within the office and how knowledgeable everyone was. I highly recommend using them to purchase or sell a property in Center City. read more

If i could give this company zero stars i would. I moved into an apartment owned by this company, attempted to work out getting the utilities put in my name, got no response for 6 months, then all the sudden billed $800 for utilities all at once. There is only one meter for the entire building so they randomly picked a number to charge me because they "realized they weren't"like that is my fault? Not only that, the language in the lease states nothing about a flat rate or billed back.They can't provide me with a bill, even though the business downstairs showed me utility bills paid in full dating back to when i moved in, so where is that extra 800 I'm being charged going? Do not rent from this company. read more

Allan and his team helped us buy and sell separate properties, and our experience was fantastic. Everyone was very helpful, the process was streamlined, and it felt very "no-nonsense" in a good way; I felt that every detail was attended to, and everything was very professional. On both sides of the deals, Allan had a heavy hand in the negotiations and I credit him in large part to getting us good prices; in one case, he single handedly saved the deal from failure. We will certainly be using Allan again. read more

A lot of bait and switch with these people. I've seen a couple of apartments on Zillow which say they've been just listed the past 5 days. I contact requesting to see the apartment and it is either 1. not the price listed "but I have others to show you" or 2. already rented "but I have others to show you". I think they do this to offload their non-rentable apartments because, even though I give them specifics as to what I'm looking for, they say they will send me an email of listings and instead send me ONE text with ONE apartment that is the exact opposite of what I'm looking for. And absolutely NO follow-up after that. Whatever stereotype you think of real estate agents, slimy, deceptive salesmen, is the feeling you get when communicating with them. Trust your instincts. read more

We have known Allan Domb and ADRE for 20 years. He has helped us with several real estate transactions and is committed to his clients. He is professional, so competent at his craft and thanks to the help of his exceptional staff, makes the transactions seamless and easy. Everyone there is quick to respond with any questions you may have and you always know that you are in good hands, AD Real Estate is top notch. read more

Fallon Robinson is incredibly patient and very helpful. We were looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment. We, probably, looked at 10 apartments before we found the one we leased. It was within our budget and had amenities we didn't know we needed. Interesting enough the apartment we took was in the initial list of rentals. Success! read more

Overall Allan Domb is very neglectful. We identified a problem with our dishwasher latch before we moved in on the condition that they fix it. They're solution was to change a piece of wood that was in front of the door and the problem was still there for our entire lease. Perhaps the best example was once when we had to have our water shut off for a few hours due to road work. We confirmed with the city that Allen Domb needed to turn the water back on, but Allen Domb claimed the city needed to do it. It took A FULL WEEK of constant calling before Allen Domb sent someone to finally turn on the water for us. We could not use a shower, flush the toilet, or turn on the sink for a week. Afterwards they still refused to claim any responsibility or even apologize for what had happened to us. On the plus side, they gave us back our full deposit and did not give us any guff about it which was nice. They aren't actively bad like some landlords I've seen where it seems like they want you to have the worst time possible, but it is not a company you can depend on in time of need. The unfortunate fact is that they own a lot of real estate around the area and you might have limited choices. However, I personally would never rent from Allen Domb again, and would advise avoiding them at all costs. read more

The Domb team is top-notch. Professional, strong follow-up, and always doing their best for their clients. On my recent transaction they represented us as Buyer's agents, and helped us negotiate the best price as well as certain concessions from the sellers for needed repairs. I highly recommend Allan and his team!! read more

So happy we found Allan Domb Real Estate! My husband and I currently live out of state and have been working with Allan's team, David, Molly, and Fallon, to find a home in the Philadelphia area. The team listened to our needs and was always available if we had a question or considered an additional place to visit. They were always professional and considerate of our needs. We will certainly contact them if we ever plan to move again, but recommend using them in a heartbeat! read more

I've only just moved into my apartment with Alan Domb Real Estate but I just want to say that the service that my agent Becky had shown me was outstanding. Becky was incredibly timely, responsive and consistent. She called me almost immediately after applying for the apartment and here I am two months later, very happy and settling into my new place! She accommodating, knowledgeable and always answered my questions right away. I'd love to continue working with her and ADRE in the future! read more

Allan helped us both buy and sell a condo. Working with his team was a wonderful experience. i can't say enough positive things about working with them. read more

I rented an apartment from Allan Domb for 2 years and decided to renew my lease at the end of the year. I never had any issues with the building itself and the woman who organized my lease and showed me the apartment had been extremely professional and helpful. However, the lease was set up to renew automatically and when it came time to renew, I got a notice that my lease was renewed and the rent was also increasing. Spoiler alert - that's not legal. I emailed back and forth with 4 different people, one of whom tried to negotiate the monthly rent increase and said that Allan Domb himself was offering a lower increase. Again, not legal, and I would think that one of the largest real estate moguls who sits on the government council should know better. It took 2+ months to resolve the issue, with me referencing PA laws and legal practices that basically they couldn't raise my rent because my lease was renewed to the terms of the original lease and that I wouldn't be paying until the bill they sent was corrected. I got no response from any of the people I had been emailing with until it came time to collect rent, which I had refused to pay until they corrected the billing statement. Finally they corrected the bill and then waited just 4 business days before threatening to start charging me late fees for holding off on paying my rent and so I had to fight them to remove the late fees. I've now moved out and it took over 30 days for them to return my security deposit (with no interest)... Both also not legal under PA law. Interest rates are so low that its not even worth fighting for a few dollars, but it's still illegal. If, for whatever reason, you do rent from Allan Domb, make sure you read your rental agreement carefully and if they attempt to do illegal things, which they probably will, double check your lease and don't be afraid to consult a lawyer! It's shameful that Allan Domb sits on a Philadelphia government real estate board and is running his business like this. He should be held accountable. read more

I would like to give a big shout out to one of your agents, Stefanie Gabel. I called about an apartment and within ten minutes Stefanie retuned my call. She listened to my laundry list of requirements and came up with a few choices that would suit our needs. They were all great but one was perfect and fit all three of our needs!! Great personality, made the search fun and still very professional. She is huge asset to your firm and I will highly recommend her to anyone who is in search for an apartment . Moving is so stressful but having Stefanie doing all the background things made it sooo easy for me!!! read more

Basically, don't give your money to this outfit. Absurd. It doesn't matter because it only takes one sucker who falls for it and rents the apartment, but if I can save one person from renting a place with these folks then feel like I may have accomplished something. Even if I didn't go to law school like my mom wanted. read more

ADRE is one of the most unprofessional companies I have ever dealt with and the worst landlord I've ever had. Aside from the apartment needing constant repairs, they take the easy way out by using cheap parts and unqualified labor, so nothing is ever fixed properly and they will inevitably need to come back. There is frequent turnaround with staff (I wonder why) so every time you contact them, you have to deal with someone new. I also had issues with them trying to raise utility costs without warning or consent. I don't know if these problems are intentional or just incompetence, but I would not recommend them. read more

DO NOT move in here. Not only do appliances not work, and remain ineffective even after putting in several maintenance requests, they have been very insensitive to individuals trying to move out during COVID who are experiencing financial hardships and are having lawyers contact tenants aggressively. STAY AWAY from this corporation. read more

Going on 3 years later and I have to say, it's been nothing but smooth sailing! Other than my dryer which has unfortunately had issues over the last year or so, ADRE has been out quickly every time to fix the issue and has even mentioned replacing it, should the problem persist. Great! Really love how the maintenance team follows up too! What service! I've run into Allan a few times in the city and think I will definitely be using him to purchase my first home in the next 5 years. The guy really knows his stuff. I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone else in Center City who knows the market better than The Condo King! read more

We had such a wonderful experience working with Allan Domb Real Estate from our realtor Paul Friedrich who is so knowledgeable about the area and helped us to find the perfect building and apartment to purchase. The entire process was seamless. A special shoutout to Debbie Metzman for making sure we had a professional, quick and efficient closing. Buying a home is never easy but Allan Domb Real Estate made it a pleasure. read more

I am writing this review as a new homeowner in a condo building managed by Allan Domb Real Estate. Allan Domb Real Estate represented the seller in the transaction so I met their sales and management team. In addition, I have already had a chance to work with the building management office, also part of Allan Domb Real Estate, which provides maintenance and upkeep of the building and the individual units. My overall impression of the team performance, the individual team members and their approach to accomplishing tasks is excellent. I am not sure how Allan Domb Real Estate does the hiring of talent, but I am really impressed by the professionalism and kindness I have encountered so far from everyone on the team. The real estate agent Linda Hing was the first member of the Allan Domb Real Estate team that I met as she was representing the seller in the condo purchase. Linda went out of her way to answer all of the questions that my real estate agent and I had, take us on tours of the building and the condo, and do research for us on questions that didn't have a straightforward answer. I was really impressed, even shocked, when I asked Linda if the condo insurance I bought was sufficient to meet the Condo Association requirements and she actually took the initiative to call my insurance agent herself to check on my insurance and make sure he gave me the correct insurance coverage! Throughout the whole process of buying the condo, Linda was very supportive, reliable, patient and knowledgeable. She helped me a lot even though she wasn't my real estate agent but an agent for the seller. I highly recommend Linda to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent. At the settlement of the condo purchase, I met Debbie Wetzman from Allan Domb Real Estate, who represented the seller in finalizing the closing documentation. My partner and I were both very impressed by the way Debbie handled the closing, by her knowledge and professionalism. Without her being present at the closing to address the unexpected issues that came up, I am not sure we would have been able to close the transaction on the first day. Debbie kept her composure in a tense situation, made sure she answered all questions and followed up on all of my concerns so I could feel at ease and confident to sign off on the documentation. In essence, Debbie was instrumental in clearing out the way for closing the deal. Debbie was also very kind to offer advice to my partner on an unusual and complex real estate issue, unrelated to the settlement of my condo, that only a very experienced real estate professional would know and understand. For me, Debbie represents the image of some of the most knowledgeable and savvy real estate professionals you can ever meet. I hope I would work with Debbie in the future as she gets things done and I trust her judgement. After the condo purchase, I started working with the building management team and staff. I cannot say enough good words for every single member of this team! The manager of the building went out of his way to assist me even before I became a homeowner in the building. He offered to give me a tour of the building while I was still in the process of buying and took time to meet with my real estate agent and me in his office where he answered all of our questions. Most of my current work is with the assistant manager. She is such a pleasure to work with, always kind, with very sunny personality, but at the same time very knowledgeable and professional. She always answers my phone calls and emails in a timely manner and follows up on all of my requests and questions. Everyone I have met from the maintenance and support staff so far has been very kind, professional and always available to help. As a new homeowner, it is very comforting to know that I have an amazing team to support me and advise me in the management of my condo. Based on my own experience I shared above with Allan Domb Real Estate and their management company, I could say that they have an excellent team of experienced real estate professionals who are not only skilled in all aspects of real estate transactions and maintenance, but who are also kind, professional and personable. I look forward to working with all of them in the future. read more

We are retired partners from a high end multinational professional services firm. We understand client service and action oriented, intelligent, teamwork that provides insights for decision making (even with the guidance is not what one wants to hear). We were extremely pleased with the entire A. Domb team (Allan, Debbie M and others) in their knowledge of the market and its application to our property. Were were also extremely pleased with their hands on approach (and accurate guidance) to assist with some unforeseen legal and other issues that arose during our transaction. read more

Stefanie has been the BEST realtor that I've ever come to know!! I lived in New York for three years but want to take a break & she was the absolute sweetest from finding the apartment I'm renting to being emotional support for making this choice to move to Philadelphia!! I had issues with figuring things out too & she was over the moon patient with me & TRUST when I say that she was patient. She's the best & HILARIOUS. I'm happy that I met her & everyone should work with her!! read more

We had a very good experience with Geoffrey Verallis. He was knowledgeable, punctual, available and very easy to work with. We shifted from a search for a one-bedroom near Rittenhouse square to buying a 2 bedroom in Fairmount and he was flexible with us. We felt his advice was good and his opinions were helpful. Highly recommend him. Clearly a hard-worker with a very bright future. AD is fortunate to have him. read more

Watch out for their billing practices and read the fine print. Allan Domb just slapped us with a $400+ bill for "2017 Internet" in April 2018. We never saw an internet charge on any of our rent statements until they all appeared at once. They must have realized they weren't adding internet to our bill and have since retroactively billed us for the entire time we've lived under their lease. We pay for our internet through Comcast so we still don't understand this additional charge that fell out of the sky. I guess the building charges AD? Seems more like they're trying to score as much cash off us while we're on our way out. They also sent us someone else's lease agreement by accident when we were signing our lease. Clearly a careless group... read more

We had lived in a unit rented through Domb with a few minor problems Relating to replacing or fixing appliances but they were a always responsive and professional. I was very satisfied with everyone we dealt with including Alan and we eventually bought a Condo from him with an overall great experience. He knows the Condo market very well. I am not sure why the harsh reviews. read more

Wow. I saw the harsh review and I felt like I had to stick up for this place. I've lived in the Academy House for two years renting a unit through Adam Domb. My fiance who I live with came from the Dorchester before we moved in together, also from Alan Domb. For that matter, we've got a meeting tomorrow with Paul Friedrich (PK got his name wrong) to look at a rental unit in another AD building. now I've had some problems with the Academy House building, but as for Aland Domb, they've been pretty good. The rent bills come on time. Our maintenance requests were addressed pretty promptly. Our units have included utilities, and we've never seen a bill for any rate hikes. I think PK's got to understand that they don't own the buildings for the most part. Anyhow, Alan Domb's not a bad place to rent from. read more

Awful do not use him or their realty do not call u back when u r looking for a luxury apartment condominium they only care about selling a 4.5 million dollar house & beyond . Mind u my house was sold for 1.5 this guy no decency arrogant jerk with no caller I'd didn't even leave a callback number on message pompass read more

I want to echo the sentiment below me. Philly is a tough city to get anything you want done. I have lived here four years and have received all the kinds of treatment that most businesses give to students. That said, I recently moved into an apartment Paul found for me and have been very pleased thus far. I would recommend him to anyone because of my past experience with bad realtors, and because I know that he is not one of them. If you are looking for an affable and attentive realtor then get in touch with Paul. read more

I lived at The Wellington for 2 years and somedays, I really do miss living right on Rittenhouse Square, with Rittenhouse Square Park, Walnut St and Chestnut shopping outside my door, not to mention near some of the best restaurants in town. I really loved the location! The building staff were wonderful too, I miss having a doorman in my current location (not Allan Domb's property), they were very responsive to maintenance requests, they were incredibly helpful with deliveries and moving in and out was pretty much a breeze because of the alley in the back, the porters help and the service elevator. I think Melissa was great, she was very helpful and really oriented me to Philadelphia because I moved from out of town. She showed me two properties and actually helped me get a really good deal. I miss the natural sunlight from that apartment. After 2 years, I felt very sad and bittersweet to move onto PMC. It's true, the old adage, you get what you pay for. I'm quite happy in my high-rise with PMC but there are days that I miss the exceptional service at The Wellington which the doormen and handymen provided- particularly Wellington, Anthony, Kevin, Cliff, Troy, Omar, Frank and Earl. They made living at The Wellington the most pleasurable experience! I'd also like to say that Eric, Jaron and Kerry were great managers too! My family and I made the decision not to renew because we got a better deal with PMC and because of the rent increase upon renewal of the lease. Someday, if I were to move again, I would consider Allan Domb Real Estate again. I know a few people who still live at The Wellington and have renewed their leases. I would like to keep Allan Domb Real Estate in mind for the future! read more

I really appreciate all the hard work Allan and his team constantly do. I needed to move to a new apartment within two weeks and they were able to accommodate my last minute request. I highly recommend using Allan Domb Real Estate, you are in good hands! read more

I will never live in another condo managed by Allan Domb nor deal with their scheister salesmen -- Paul Freidman, that means you! Don't waste your time or your money with these guys who have no regard for addressing issues or providing a keyhole so you can see outside your unit. In fact, once you sign their lease, anticipate the run-around and just send in your monthly payments. Oh, and don't be surprised when they have you foot increased utility bills that aren't in your contract. Best of Philadelphia my ass. read more

Do not use this management company. My lease was signed in July and they called me the evening before I moved in (September) to tell me the conditions in my lease (carpet cleaning, painting, general cleaning of the unit) had not been completed. While disappointed, I was flexible and understood. My shower was unusable for 3 days and I requested a rental credit - they granted one for two days. There were other aesthetic items that were put into my lease, at the request of Allan Domb, not me, and they still have not been completed. I requested a rental credit for the company violating the unit condition at move in and the company refuses. Generally, I have had to continually email and fight to get issues resolved and it is far more trouble than it is worth. Many Allan Domb units are in condo buildings - you will get a better price and service by going directly through the condo owner. read more

I lived in one of the Dorchester units owned by Allan Domb. When I moved in the apartment it was in bad shape and not even anywhere close to moving in condition: The apartment was filthy (e.g. dust everywhere, stains on the blinds) Hardwood floors were damaged from what looked like constant over watering of a plant A sloppy paint job was applied (e.g. paint spots on the floor, closet racks and railings; warped doors that would not close) The shower curtain rod was caked in rust The refrigerator light flickered like something out of a bad horror movie The above should provide an indication of how well maintained the apartment was. Often, when I sent in a maintenance request it was ignored for weeks. It's no wonder the apartment was in such bad shape. I assume tenants just stopped asking for maintenance. After moving out I had money withheld from my security deposit for damage that was a direct result from the poor maintenance record of the apartment. The email I received from them trying to justify the withholding was not even factually correct. Advice to anyone that is thinking of renting an Allan Domb unit - If possible, don't do it! - If it's too late: i) Keep sending maintenance requests even if they are ignored and keep records of them and ii) Take photos, videos and record any other evidence for anything that they might try to pin on you They are still refusing to refund my security deposit in full, but still holding out some hope. read more

Allan Domb Real Estate is one of the most unprofessional organizations I have ever encountered. I have unfortunately been renting a townhouse from them since July and have encountered countless issues which they have handled slowly and incompetently. The worst of these issues involved our heat which broke 4 times this winter. The first time, it took them days before they even brought over space heaters (which didn't work anyway) and almost a week to fix it. Trying to negotiate a refund on our rent for the days when the temperature in our apartment was below freezing and we had to stay in hotels (which we paid for on our own) was beyond frustrating. I am honestly shocked that there are any positive reviews on this site and regret not seeing the negative ones before signing my lease. I have spoken with many other people who have had the misfortune of renting through this company and have had similarly terrible experiences. I would strongly urge anyone planning to rent through Allan Domb to reconsider. read more

My daughter and I worked with Debbie Haltzman in July 2018 to find an apartment in downtown Philadelphia. My daughter had just moved to the area from LA and we knew very little about the area. We needed to find not only an apartment, but one with a parking spot that could handle a larger car and we needed to find it last minute. Debbie took us under her wing and worked her magic to find a place that felt safe and convenient for my daughter's needs. We appreciated her advice and patience with us. Thank you to Debbie and to Allan Domb Real Estate; I highly recommend them! read more

I have both rented and bought from Allan Domb Real Estate at Parc Rittenhouse and both experiences were great. While renting, any maintenance issues I had were handled professionally and expeditiously. When I bought my unit with my fiancée everyone who I dealt with at the company was helpful and walked us through the process to ensure there were no hiccups. No one in the city has the condo inventory or knowledge that Allan Domb has read more