Condo lobbies can either greet you with their splendor or disappoint you with their lack of taste. In no particular order, these are my selections for Center City’s ten most impressive condo lobbies, based on architectural design, functionality, first impressions, and the reactions they consistently generate from buyers.
Co-op boards traditionally prefer buyers who plan to live in the home full-time. Their reasoning is straightforward: they want residents who are deeply invested in the building’s day-to-day life, its long-term upkeep, and its financial health.
After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you what to expect when buying Philadelphia condos in different price ranges, from studios to trophy penthouses and everything in between.
After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you the neighborhoods here each have their own personality — and for a pied-à-terre buyer, matching that personality to how you actually use the city matters more than almost anything else. Think concretely about why you're coming to Philadelphia: concerts at the Kimmel, dinners on 13th Street? Walkability isn't a checkbox here — it's the whole point.
Located at 112 & 120 N. 2nd St. (and spanning several addresses like 113 & 133 N. Bread St. in 19106). If you’re looking for a mix of "industrial cool" and gated security, this is your spot. The National Condominiums sit on the historic site of the former National [...]
210 West Washington Square Neighborhood: Society Hill/Washington Square West The Ayer, located at 210 W. Washington Square just along the border of Society Hill and Washington Square West in Center City Philadelphia, is a boutique luxury condominium building originally constructed in 1929 and converted in 2008. The building contains roughly 50 residences and sits directly [...]
If you want to see the full data breakdown or see which units are currently for sale in these 11 buildings, head over to CenterCityCondos.com. With 37 years of selling condos in Center City, I’ve got a collection of floor plans, ‘My Two Cents’, and active listings waiting for you there.
The Residences at The Ritz Carlton - High-Rise, Luxury Condominiums for Sale at 1414 S. Penn Square in Center City, Philadelphia
A Big Win for one of the top buildings in Philadelphia: The Arthaus Condos A major transformation is coming to Broad Street—one that will directly impact the feel and value of nearby real estate. A $150 million streetscape project aims to reshape this iconic corridor with more trees, landscaped medians, and a pedestrian-friendly design. The goal is clear: [...]
Buyers don't buy bricks and mortar. They do buy feelings and emotions. Staging works. Adding a hint of color, some well-placed artwork, rugs, and furniture can really add that pop of visual excitement that MANY buyers crave.
