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Doorman & A Gym? So Basic. Here Are 5 Condos That Have Cool &, In Some Cases, Unusual Amenities.

August 15, 2023 /

Mortgage rates are high so, if you’re going to buy, go big or go home.

What was considered an amenity is now expected, particularly if you’re splurging on a newly constructed building. Gym? Sure, but it should have a swimming pool.  Parking? Great!  It’s completely automated right? I don’t have to use a valet?

Basically, amenities that accompany luxury condo purchases have come a long way as have people’s expectations, clearly.  We blame NYC and Dubai. However, here are up 5 luxury condos currently on the market in the Rittenhouse Square area that offer cool amenities for the $$$$$.

📍1706 Rittenhouse at 1708 Rittenhouse Square

The Building:  1706 Rittenshouse.

The Location: On 17th Street and Rittenhouse Square, close to a pub (Black Sheep) and a steakhouse (Barclay Prime)

The Cost: $3.9M for unit 1601 – is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath with 4,166 square feet.

The Amenities: Here’s the rundown of cool amenities:
  • Lap pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor terrace with Koi pond
  • Sauna
  • (2) garage spaces
  • Spa with on-call massages
  • Clubroom
  • Conference room 
What’s Special: The automated parking is a unique feature.  So unique they even made a video about how it works. 

See the listing here.

📍The Phoenix at 1600 Arch Street

The Building:  The Phoenix.

The Location: 16th & Arch, so technically Logan Square, and right across from Love Park.

The Cost: Apt 1621 costs $3.9M for 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,752 square feet.

The Amenities: Here’s the rundown of cool amenities:
  • Fitness center with personal training
  • Direct access to SEPTA and the regional train station
  • Clubroom
  • Parking
  • Valet shoe shine and dry cleaning
  • The pub Tir Na Nog is listed as an amenity on their site 🤔
What’s Special: They note that this building “combines the charm of the past with the comfort of the present” and that seems very true.  It is a charming building with vintage touches. The amenities however seem to be geared towards business people.  Also, the personal training in-building is neat.

See the listing here.

📍The Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1414 Penn Square

The Building:  The Ritz-Carlton Residences

The Location: 1414 Penn Square, directly opposite City Hall, and next to the hotel.

The Cost: 40BC is a combo of (2) and is 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 3,022 square feet for a mere $3.6M.

The Amenities: It’s the Ritz so there should be a lot!  And it is – here’s the rundown:
  • Pool, sauna, hot tub
  • Dog park!
  • Party room 
  • Wine storage
  • Gym with yoga studio 
  • Spa amenities (maybe shared with the hotel)
  • Parking with electric car charging
  • Driver with car
What’s Special: The building’s Bentley is a pretty cool amenities in our opinion.

See the listing here.

📍10 Rittenhouse at 130 S 18th Street

The Building:  10 Rittenhouse

The Location: 130 S 18th Street, right above Rescue Spa, and windows that also overlook Rittenhouse park hence the 2 addresses.

The Cost: $3.1M for Apartment 2603 gets you 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,588 square feet.

The Amenities: Here’s the rundown of cool amenities:
  • 3-lane indoor saline pool  plus sauna 
  • Private garage parking
  • Gym but you’ll have to find the personal trainer as they only offer private training rooms
  • Terrace with foliage
  • Hospitality suite
  • Whole amenity floor with a club room, business center, and a kitchen area that’s BYOC (bring your own caterer)
What’s Special: That club room with the fireplace and piano is pretty nice.  You could also hang out there with your caterer AND trainer because there is plenty of room.

See the listing here.

📍The Laurel at 1911 Walnut Street

The Building:  The brand new Laurel 

The Location: Right at the corner of the park at 1911 Walnut Street

The Cost: Unit 4302 is on the market for $6.4M and offers 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, with over 3,500 square feet.

The Amenities: No amenities here – The Laurel calls them “experiences.”  Those “experiences” include:
  • Valet parking in their garage which is brand new
  • Clubhouse on the 26th floor which will have wine tastings, chefs, and special events to engage residents.
  • Building car and driver (car brand not mentioned)
  • Pool, sauna, and spa
  • Guest room for rent 
  • Meeting room
  • Fitness center with yoga studio and cycling room; rumor has it they will have instructor-led classes
  • Outdoor terrace
What’s Special: The fact that it’s on the park, has that new construction smell, and offers “experiences” is sweet.

See the list of available units here.