The Ayer Condominiums
210 West Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 19106
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The Ayer At a Glance
| FEATURE | DETAIL |
|---|---|
| Year Converted |
2008 |
| Residences |
51 |
| Parking | Valet |
| Pets | Pet Friendly |
This Washington Square West condominium building, which was once our nation’s first advertising agency, features 24-hour concierge service, valet parking, and an on-site chauffeur-driven Mercedes Sedan. Several units offer a private balcony with a stunning view. There are also 11 foot high ceilings, high-end kitchen appliances, floating custom cabinetry, and pure white imported marble in bathrooms.
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Outline
The Ayer Condominiums at 210 W. Washington Square is a boutique luxury condominium building overlooking Washington Square in Center City Philadelphia. Originally constructed in 1929 and converted to condominiums in 2008, The Ayer contains approximately 50 residences, giving it a much more private, low-density feel than many of Center City’s larger luxury buildings.
Residences at The Ayer are known for their generous proportions, with many homes ranging from approximately 1,500 to more than 4,500 square feet. High ceilings, oversized windows, park and skyline views, and upscale finishes are hallmarks of the building. Many residences feature Bulthaup kitchens with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, along with stone baths and custom interior finishes.
The Ayer offers a full-service experience with a 24-hour concierge and doorman, fitness center, terrace, valet-style services, and on-site garage parking. Its location directly on Washington Square places residents within easy walking distance of Society Hill, Washington Square West, Jefferson, restaurants, shops, and many of the historic attractions surrounding Independence National Historical Park.
What really distinguishes The Ayer is the combination of large residences, a relatively small number of owners, full-service amenities, and Washington Square frontage. For buyers who want the space and services associated with a luxury high-rise but prefer a quieter, more intimate building, The Ayer occupies an unusual niche in the Center City condo market.
READ OUR BLOG: The Ayer Condominiums: A Buyer’s Guide
Quick Sales Stats
2025: 3 Sales – Top price $1,443,500
2024: 4 Sales – Top price $2,189,000
2023: 4 Sales – Top price $2,600,000
2022: 4 Sales – Top price $2,200,000
2021: 2 Sales – Top price $2,375,000
2020: 1 Sale – $895,000
2019: No Sales
2018: 5 Sales – Top price $3,750,000
2017: 2 Sales – Top price $1,775,000
2016: 7 Sales – Top price $2,275,000
*Detailed sales data for every condo at The Ayer is available upon request.
Two Cents
I knew The Ayer long before it became a condominium building. My real estate office was actually located inside the building for many years before its conversion. Today, with just 51 residences, The Ayer is small enough to have the privacy and quiet of a boutique building, but with the services buyers generally associate with much larger luxury buildings, including a 24-hour doorman, concierge, and chauffeured Town Car service. Most residences are two or three bedrooms, many have indoor parking, and the largest homes exceed 5,000 square feet.
What has always stood out to me is the scale of the residences. The interiors are distinctly modern and minimalist, the windows are unusually large, and many floor plans are corner units with windows on multiple exposures. The result is a building where many homes get tremendous natural light and feel larger than their square footage might suggest.
And here’s something I think buyers should understand about The Ayer: the direction you face can matter more than what floor you are on. Penthouses aside, I place considerable value on exposure when comparing units here. In particular, I think the southeast-facing residences are among the building’s most desirable. The combination of exposure, light and Washington Square views can have a meaningful effect on how a residence feels, and ultimately how buyers value it.
The Ayer is often on my list when I’m showing buyers other top-tier Center City buildings such as Ten Rittenhouse or the Ritz-Carlton Residences. It’s a different experience: fewer neighbors, large residences, excellent services and Washington Square right outside the door. It is also convenient to Jefferson and offers relatively easy access to I-676 and I-95.
The gym is quite small and isn’t the building’s strongest amenity. You choose The Ayer for the space, privacy, service, light and location, and on those counts, there aren’t many buildings in Center City quite like it.
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