1830 Condominiums
1830 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19103
Snapshot
1830 At a Glance
| FEATURE | DETAIL |
|---|---|
| Year Constructed |
Mid-1920’s |
| Residences |
41 |
| Parking | Rental Nearby |
| Pets | Pet Friendly |
Originally an apartment building- this Beaux Art styled building is hailed as one of the finest examples of pre-war architecture amongst the condo set here in Philadelphia. The condos at 1830 Rittenhouse are unique in the fact that very few of the condos in the building are alike. Few know is that there are two penthouse units, and both are only accessible by taking the elevator to the 18th floor, then walking up a flight of stairs.
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Outline
Known simply to Philadelphians as “1830,” this landmark Beaux-Arts condominium building sits along the south side of Rittenhouse Square. Built in the 1920s, 1830 was the first residential high-rise on the Square and remains one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable pre-war condominium buildings.
Originally constructed as luxury apartments, 1830 Rittenhouse Square contains just 41 condominium residences. Floor plans vary considerably, ranging from approximately 1,000-square-foot one-bedroom homes to expansive full-floor residences exceeding 5,000 square feet. Over the years, apartments have been combined and reconfigured, making it unusual to find two identical homes.
The building retains many of its original architectural details and old-world character, including elevator attendants, a rarity among Philadelphia condominium buildings. The 18th floor, once associated with staff accommodations, now serves as resident storage, while two penthouse residences are accessed by stairs from that level.
Residences overlooking Rittenhouse Square generally command premium prices, particularly the larger homes with direct park views.
1830 Rittenhouse Square offers doorman services but does not have an on-site swimming pool, fitness center, or parking garage. Nearby parking options are available independently.
Quick Sales Stats
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2024: 3 Sales – Top Price $2,750,000
2023: 1 Sale – Price $1,500,000
2022: 5 Sales – Top Price $3,200,000
2021: 1 Sale – Price $1,100,000
2020: 2 Sales – Top Price $1,500,000
2019: 1 Sale – Price $1,669,000
My Take
Why 1830 Is in a Class of Its Own
I’ve sold about a dozen condos at 1830 Rittenhouse Square over my career, and I can tell you this building has a following unlike many others in Center City. I call 1830 a “destination” condo building. I’ve had more than one buyer willing to wait until something became available here rather than buy somewhere else. That tells you something about the building’s appeal. To me, 1830 is the grande dame of Philadelphia’s pre-war condo buildings. It has a certain cache that you simply can’t manufacture with new construction. Almost anyone familiar with Rittenhouse Square knows the building.
One of the things I like most about 1830 is that the condos aren’t cookie-cutter. With only 41 residences, many of which have been combined or reconfigured over the years, each condo has its own personality. Some are enormous. Some have spectacular Square views. And some are unlike anything else you’ll find in Center City.
The doormen are exceptionally kind and helpful, and the building has a level of old-school service that is increasingly difficult to find. Here’s something buyers should understand: 1830 has no pool, no gym, and no on-site parking. The condo fees aren’t cheap, either. But in my experience, those shortcomings haven’t prevented the building from attracting serious buyers. Square-facing condos command a premium, and rightly so. The views, room sizes, architecture, and scarcity all play into the value. I’ve always thought of 1830 as one of those buildings where buyers aren’t simply shopping for a condo. They’re shopping for an address, a particular style of living, and a piece of Philadelphia history. And that’s what makes 1830 special.
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