Hopkinson House, located at 604 South Washington Square in Center City Philadelphia, is a full-service condominium building overlooking Washington Square in the 19106 zip code. Originally constructed in the 1960s, the building contains a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences.
If you’re looking at condos in Philadelphia, 1201 Fitzwater St., better known as Hawthorne Lofts, is likely on your radar. It’s one of those buildings that looks great on paper, but after years of working directly with the developer, I know there are details you just won't find by scrolling through a Zillow gallery.
On January 4, 2027, Fannie Mae's minimum reserve contributions for condo associations jump from 10% to 15% of annual assessment income. Miss that with no study to back you up, and Fannie Mae can mark your building "Unavailable", meaning no conventional financing for anyone trying to buy in.
The Top Three Condos Near The University of Pennsylvania & Drexel. 2200 Arch Street, 23 South 23rd Street and Locust Point are great nearby options that include 24/7 security.
When you are looking for a luxury home in Philadelphia’s most historic pockets, you will inevitably find yourself comparing 410 S. Front Street (410 Society Hill) and The Moravian (143 S. 2nd Street / 121-135 Walnut Street). Your decision comes down to what you want to feel when you step out of your car in the evening. Let's Compare!
CityView was originally developed as the Korman Suites hotel and converted to condominiums in 2003. The property consists of two towers — North and South — that share amenities such as the grounds, pool, gym, and library, but operate as two separate condominium associations. There are 532 condos in total across both towers. The Tivoli, at 1900 Hamilton Street, is a different animal entirely. Built in 2007, it represents new construction with high-end finishes including hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces in select units, and granite countertops. The complex is made up of a 10-story tower and a separate collection of courtyard townhouses — a distinction that matters enormously depending on which type of unit you're considering.
In the ultra-luxury real estate market of Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, two addresses consistently dominate the conversation: Ten Rittenhouse and The Rittenhouse Hotel and Condominiums-Let’s compare and contrast these two popular destinations. Having spent 37 years as a veteran Center City real estate agent—and having personally owned and lived in both of these iconic buildings—I can tell you that while they share a name and a neighborhood, they offer two fundamentally different lifestyles. If you are navigating the 19103 market in 2026, here is my "boots on the ground" perspective to help you decide which address truly fits your life.
There’s a disproportionate return on early cosmetic upgrades. The first dollar you spend fixing obvious issues—scuffed walls, worn floors, dated finishes—removes friction. And friction is what holds buyers back.
After 37 years in Center City real estate, the call I dread most is from a seller who accepted an offer — with another agent — and now the deal has just collapsed. Nine times out of ten, it wasn't the price or the market. It was something buried in the building.
Renting out your condo sounds simple enough — post it, find a tenant, collect rent. But Philadelphia has a compliance process that you cannot sidestep.
