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1737-1739 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Center City West

Rate Upon Request

Apartments For Lease  •  1,453+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Apartments
  • Year Built 1970
  • Total Building Size 84,948 SF
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning CMX-5
100 Transit Score
100 Walk Score

2 Spaces Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
Ll Floor Ste Retail 1,453 SF Rate Upon Request
  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 3,403 SF
1st Floor Ste Retail 1,950 SF Rate Upon Request 
Former Metro by T-Mobile

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 3,403 SF

Description 

Positioned at one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic retail intersections, 1737 Chestnut Street offers unmatched visibility and foot traffic in the heart of Center City. This corner retail space sits between Rittenhouse Square and the Central Business District, placing it at the crossroads of commerce, culture, and residential vibrancy. The property features 1,950 square feet of ground-level retail space complemented by a 1,453 square foot lower level, both ready for immediate occupancy.

The site benefits from an average daily pedestrian count of approximately 19,000 and over 1.9 million visitors annually within the block, according to Placer.ai. Located beneath 22 residential units and surrounded by a dense, affluent population, the space is ideal for retailers seeking high exposure and proximity to a loyal customer base. The CMX-5 zoning allows for a wide range of uses, including retail, office, and restaurant concepts. [MKTG_INV_R...2025_LS_SF]

Tenants will join a prestigious lineup of national and local brands such as Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, DiBruno Bros, Barnes & Noble, and MAC, creating a synergistic retail environment. The property’s floor-to-ceiling windows enhance visibility and branding opportunities, while its location at 18th & Chestnut ensures continuous engagement with both residents and visitors.

Highlights

One of the busiest pedestrian corners in the city ±19,000 avg.
Surrounded by dense, affluent residential poulation
Join block with Nordstrom Rack, MAC, DiBruno Bros, Barnes & Noble, Sephora.
CMX-5 zoning allows for a variety of retail, office, and restaurant uses

Property Flyers

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Controlled Access
  • Heating
  • Conference Rooms
  • Elevator
  • Multi Use Room
  • Office
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Suburban Station (R1 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R2 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R3 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R5 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R6 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R7 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R8 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail)) 2 min 6 min 0.3 mi
Market East (R1 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R2 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R3 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R5 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R6 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R7 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R8 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail)) 3 min 16 min 0.8 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
19th Street (Route 10 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 11 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 13 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 34 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 36 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)) 1 min 4 min 0.2 mi
Suburban Station (R1 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R2 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R3 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R5 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R6 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R7 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail), R8 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail (SEPTA Regional Rail)) 2 min 6 min 0.3 mi
15th Street (Market-Frankford Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 10 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 11 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 13 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 34 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley), Route 36 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)) 1 min 7 min 0.3 mi
15th-16th & Locust St (PATCO Speedline - Port Authority Transit Corporation Speedline (PATCO Speedline)) 2 min 8 min 0.4 mi
City Hall (Broad Street Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)) 1 min 8 min 0.4 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Philadelphia International 21 min - 9.9 mi
Trenton Mercer 50 min - 34.2 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Larry Steinberg 610-585-4700 Colliers
Larry Steinberg 610-585-4700 Colliers