The Ellington

Ellington Condominiums: Prime Rittenhouse Square Living
1500 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury

The Ellington, a historic building reimagined into luxury condominiums in 2006, offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle on the west side of Broad Street.

Property Highlights:

• Prime Location: Steps from Rittenhouse Square Park, with access to dining, shopping, culture, and transportation.
• Spacious Floor Plans: 1, 2, and 3-bedroom condos ranging from 671 to 2412 sq. ft.
• High-End Finishes: Soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, oversized windows, stainless steel appliances, Kohler fixtures.
• Spectacular Views: Most units offer stunning city views.
• Amenities: State-of-the-art fitness center & spa, 24-hour concierge and maintenance, community room.
• Pet-Friendly: Up to two pets are allowed per unit.
• Ideal for Young professionals, families, and urban dwellers seeking a blend of historic charm and modern convenience.

Additional Features:

• Secure building with controlled access
• High-speed internet available
• Discounted parking at nearby garage
• Non-smoking building
• Conveniently located near Jefferson Medical, Hahnemann, and U of Penn

Why Choose The Ellington?

• Unique Blend: Combines historic architecture with modern amenities & finishes
• Spacious & Luxurious: Large units with ample storage & high-end features
• Strong Investment: High demand, especially in the spring market
• Pet-Friendly & Well-Maintained: Welcoming community with attentive staff

What most buyers do NOT know about the Ellington Condos at 1500 Chestnut Street

1) The building overwhelmingly consists of one-bedroom condos.

2) All penthouse units on the 20th-floor bi-level UP to the 21st-floor at the Ellington.

3) The demand for Ellington is very high during the spring and summer.

4) A Staples store is on the first floor of 1500 Chestnut St.

5) The Ellington condos at 1500 Chestnut Street have rental restrictions (as of 2019).

Ellington Amenities

Ellington Additional Information

• Built in 1921 - was apartments
• Converted to Condos in 2006
• 162 Total Condos
• Unit Sizes: 671-2412 sq. ft. (1-3 bedrooms available)
• Fitness Center and Community Room
• 4 Pipe HVAC, Forced Hot Air (sourced from building - only available if outside temperature is below 52°)
• Central Air (only availavle if outside temperature is above 55°)
• Venter stove hoods and dryers
• 10 foot ceilings
• 2 pets allowed per unit (40 lb limit)
• Wired for FIOS and Xfinity
• Discounted parking available at LAZ at 15th and Sansom
• 4 passenger and 2 freight elevators
• Non-smoking condominium building

Condo Fees Include: 

• Heat, Water & Sewer, On-site management fee, Building Maintenance, Master Insurance Policy, common area electric, trash removal, snow removal, 24 Hour Doorman, window cleaning every 2 years, fitness center.
• Every new buyer pays a capital contribution fee and move-in fee. There are 2 commercial units in the building. Commercial owners also pay condo fees. There is currently a waiting list for owners that would like to rent out their condos. There are 45 storage areas available for rent (11 are oversized and there is a waiting list for those). 4'x4'x4' units are $30/month.
• There is new sub-basement HVAC mechanicals, a new main roof (2015), and a new rooftop cooling tower (2014).

Ellington Floor Plans

2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Bilevel

Ellington 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

Ellington 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Ellington Management Company

The Ellington Condo Association
Pam Clifton
215-569-8175