Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods. One of the five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, the park at the heart of Rittenhouse Square is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the country. The square is home to many works of public art, and the neighborhood serves as a hub for fine dining and extensive retail. Check out our ultimate guide to dining in Rittenhouse before making your next reservation.
Just Listed: Contemporary Split-Level Townhouse in Rittenhouse Square
I wonder what possessed the agent marketing this house for sale to describe it the way she did. One senses the presence of spirits from the […]
On the Market: Neotraditional Rehab in Rittenhouse Square
Most of the time, when one buys a house for sale, the furniture’s not included in the deal. I wouldn’t expect it to be part […]
Just Listed: Efficient Studio Condo on Rittenhouse Square
Last year, we told you about Alon Seltzer, a millennial Main Liner who fell in love with city living. Seltzer’s specialty is remaking small spaces […]
Just Listed: Modern 2-Story Penthouse in Rittenhouse
The Lanesborough condominium at 16th and Locust streets, two blocks from Rittenhouse Square, was built in 1929 to house two prestigious private alumni clubs: the […]
The Laurel Will Break Ground for Real Within the Next Two Weeks
Southern Land Company was eager to show off how strong demand was for condo units at the Laurel, the eventual tallest residential tower yet built […]
Just Listed: Sunny Modern Condo in Rittenhouse
Living spaces don’t get much simpler than this roomy two-bedroom condo for sale in The Chelsea, a converted office building just off the Avenue of the […]
Just Listed: Wesley Emmons’s 19th-Century Gem in Rittenhouse
Talk about “burying the lede”! (“Lede” is how editors often spell “lead” so that the start of a news story isn’t confused for some heavy […]
On the Market: Tom Knox’s High-Floor Condo in Rittenhouse
The best Art Deco interiors of the 1930s have a certain swankiness to them that few spaces before or since that era can match. So […]
5 Fabulous Rentals for Philly’s Fabulously Wealthy
Renting: It’s not just for the transient and the struggling anymore. According to a recent RentCafé study, high-income households make up the fastest-growing segment of […]
The Family-Size Apartment Comes to Rittenhouse Square
It won’t be until June before the first residents can move into The Harper, Pearl Properties’ new 24-story apartment tower now nearing completion just north of […]
On the Market: Manhattan-Style Loft in Rittenhouse Square
Lots of Philadelphians, noting the influx of New Yorkers seeking big-city amenities on the cheap, go on about how this city still isn’t New York. […]
On the Market: Postmodern Trinity in Rittenhouse Square
This one-bedroom trinity just steps from Rittenhouse Square offers a brick-and-mortar illustration of the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Just looking at […]
On the Market: Elegant Bilevel Condo in Rittenhouse Square
New to this area? Young, single and successful? Or maybe a young couple that loves city living? If you can answer any of these questions […]
Married Rittenhouse Lawyers Plead Guilty In Big IRS Tax Case
It has been over a year since we first told you about the federal tax-dodging charges against Rittenhouse Square husband-and-wife attorneys Edward “Ted” Millstein and […]
On the Market: Elegant 1845 Townhouse in Rittenhouse
Just listed: a magnificent 1845 townhouse on Pine Street in Rittenhouse Square. This elegant house for sale has been updated with all of its original […]