The Dorchester

226 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Condo Building In Rittenhouse Square

Units

538

Stories

30

Year Built

1970

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Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Controlled Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Pool
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Heating
  • Laundry Service
  • Package Service
  • Kitchen
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Storage Space
  • Pantry

Nearby Condo Buildings

Within 50 Miles of The Dorchester

Location

226 W Rittenhouse, Philadelphia,
PA 19103

Neighborhood

Located in Center City Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square is an upscale neighborhood teeming with luxury retailers, independent boutique stores, art galleries, theaters, cafes, bars, and a wide variety of restaurants. At the neighborhood’s core sits Rittenhouse Square, a tree-filled one-square-block park that hosts numerous festivals, fairs, and farmers markets.

Rittenhouse Square, the park, is one of the five original squares city founder William Penn planned in the late 17th century. Today, it is Philadelphia’s most popular town square, serving as a gathering place and a tranquil reprieve from its bustling surroundings.

Rittenhouse Square, the neighborhood, offers plenty of luxury apartments available for rent in elegant high-rise buildings. Many amenities are situated within walking distance, while access to public transit makes getting around from Rittenhouse Square easy.

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Education

College & Universities Distance

Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 11 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.4 away
1.4 mi

The Dorchester is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from The Art Inst. of Philadelphia. It is also near Moore College of Art & Design and Thomas Jefferson University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 15Th-16Th & Locust St, located 0.4 mile from The Dorchester.

Transit/Subway Distance

Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Walk: 16 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.0 away
3.0 mi
The Dorchester is near Philadelphia International, located 9.5 miles or 19 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 34.4 miles or 51 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Philadelphia International
Drive: 19 mins drive / 9.5 away
9.5 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 51 mins drive / 34.4 away
34.4 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Dorchester.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
The Dorchester has 2 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Schuylkill River Park
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Franklin Institute
Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Fels Planetarium
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
The Dorchester has 5 parks within 1.5 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, Franklin Institute, and The Academy of Natural Sciences.

Hospitals Distance

Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
The Dorchester has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.