The Driftway

I moved into The Driftway on 08/25/24. I pay over $2.4k/month to live in a 1/1 on the 2nd floor. I picked the 2nd floor as they're the only units with patios and because I was told that the unit above mine would have less foot traffic due to it being a luxury hotel (Roost). This, I later found out, was a lie. Everyday since moving in, I've listened to workshop sounds: hammering, drilling, fumbling/dropping of tools, etc. I first emailed The Driftway on 09/27, which was ignored until 10/31. In early November, The Driftway was acquired by Greystar Property Mgmnt (Google them), resulting in my emails being redirected/disregarded until 12/11. On 12/12, I requested to view the unit directly above mine, as well as the unit to its left. Aside from actual garbage, the units were cluttered with power tools, manual tools, furniture pieces, equipment manuals, etc. One unit even had a torn apart washing machine in it. They were not hotel rooms nor apartments but, in fact, workshops. This discovery resulted in The Driftway moving furniture from the show unit (left of me) to the "vacant" unit/workshop (above me). At first, I was ecstatic because I expected normalcy but within a few weeks, the original show unit was rented out to property staff and the workshop noises began again. I've since set up mechanisms that can record this noise 24/7, but anything I send to management now is simply used to prove their ongoing lack of action. I've attached shorten clips from May, June, and July to call out the property's blatant lie of resolving the problem. I'll update, as needed.

Living at The Driftway has truly been a joy for my family. From the moment we moved in, I’ve been impressed by the level of detail in the design—everything from the clean, modern finishes to the natural light pouring in from the oversized windows creates a space that feels both luxurious and comfortable.My unit feels more like a boutique hotel than an apartment. One of the most peaceful parts of my day is watching the Schuylkill River from my living room—it’s genuinely calming and adds something special to everyday life. The amenity spaces here are outstanding. Whether I’m working from the beautifully designed co-working lounge, catching a workout in the gym, or just relaxing in one of the common areas, there’s always a space that fits my mood. I especially love inviting friends over to the rooftop pool and grill area—it’s the perfect setup for a cookout with amazing views. The concierge team also deserve a special shoutout. They’re warm, helpful, and go above and beyond to make life here smooth and welcoming. It really sets the tone for the whole building. I also appreciate the community vibe. The resident events are always fun and thoughtful, and I look forward to seeing more of them as time goes on. All in all, The Driftway has exceeded my expectations, so I have to give credit where its due!

My child recently moved into The Driftway, and I’ve been very impressed. The building is clean, modern, and feels secure. Their apartment gets great light and has a nice layout — they especially love having a patio. The location is perfect, with easy access to the river trail and Manayunk. While there were a few initial bumps with construction, the management team has been responsive and helpful throughout. As a parent, it’s reassuring to know my child is living somewhere safe, comfortable, and well-managed.

Beautiful Building- Bright, Spacious,Impeccably Clean- Amazing Amenities Spaces. Si glad I chose to make The Driftway my new home. David (leasing agent) and Victor (property manager) made the process seamless and were extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. The front desk is ALWAYS so helpful and friendly.

We’ve lived here for a year and have enjoyed our experience so much we’re renewing. I’d recommend living here to friends and family! Great people who work here as well— makes it feel like home.

I recently stayed with a friend and this was the garbage room; apparently this is common!? It is (and smells) FOUL. This, in addition to the NON-STOP noise, is the reason for my one-star review. Good luck to those that live there, and those thinking of living there.

This place sucks. I visited a very good friend here one afternoon and above him was a construction zone. He told me an ongoing “communication” had been going on between himself and management, which was nothing more than unanswered emails and staff employees shrugging their shoulders and passing the buck. While I was visiting him, he had a few knocks on the door for construction guys to maneuver equipment, check their work, walk through his unit, leave, and commence! The wouldn’t live here. And I wouldn’t even visit here. I wouldn’t live here.

my two best days here are the day i moved in and the day i broke my lease and moved out. after a 10-month stay, moved out due to unresolved issues that significantly impacted my living experience. while the on-site staff made efforts to address problems, persistent construction noise, recurrent 3rd party maintenance visits and discrepancies between what was promised and what was delivered made it a difficult stay. also surprised that a company that prides itself on design has weekly maintenance foot traffic above 5th, top floor and most expensive units. a design flub for the ages that’s sure to lead to more tenant churn. to me luxury is no hassles, low stress, low cortisol and being well rested, living at the driftway doesn’t meet these standards of luxury at all, it’s the cheap temu version of luxury. prospective tenants should thoroughly investigate the current state of the building and get all promises from the leasing agent in writing before signing a lease. the only reason the rating isn’t lower is because of the helpful on-site staff who are in the same boat as the tenants, they don’t have definitive answers either. 11/8 - updated to include their recent 📧 this review, supported by a trail of emails includes the facts, which i stand by