Kitchen
Our open, well-equipped kitchens are ergonomically designed with cooking in mind. Here are just a few features:
- 8’ tall cabinets offer abundant storage space
- Large, easy-to-use pull-out pantry cabinet and hidden garbage cabinet
- Extra deep drawers make the best use of lower cabinets
- Self-closing mechanisms and towel bar handles on all cabinets
- Antimicrobial solid quartz counter with well arranged prep space
- Extensive under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces
- Full width and height, solid glass, easily cleaned backsplash
- Built-in island for extra prep, serving, and cheerleading space
- State-of-the-art German refrigerator offers ultra-efficient food preservation
- Integrated range with easy-to-use and clean digital controls and glass cooktop
- Dual full-size electric convection ovens in larger apartments
- Ultra-quiet, top-of-the-line dishwashers with stainless steel tubs and digital controls
- Under-mounted extra large sink
- Commercial style gooseneck faucet
- High-power garbage disposal
- Italian-style charcoal textured wood grain cabinetry with chic modern profiles
- Counter-depth hidden, refrigerator and dishwasher with cabinet-matching door panels offer a sophisticated appearance
- The soft cabinet lighting elegantly reflects off the polished white glass backsplash, quartz counter, glass cabinet doors, and brushed nickel handles
Better design. Better living.
Beauty is just as important as utility. As you enter the apartment, you are greeted by a warm, inviting kitchen with striking cabinetry and modern appliances. This space alone will make you want to move in immediately.
- Italian-style charcoal textured wood grain cabinetry with chic modern profiles.
- Hidden, fully-integrated refrigerator and dishwasher with cabinet-matching door panels, and counter-depth refrigerator offer a sophisticated appearance.
- Glass cabinet doors and brushed nickel handles add an elegant gleam, enhanced by stainless steel cooking appliances and the glow of the soft cabinet lighting reflected off the polished white glass backsplash and quartz counter.
Bathroom
- Thermostatic shower systems with rain heads, hand spray, and 4 sets of body jets
- Extra large and deep 6’x 3’ soaking tubs with large built-in shower seats
- Elegant suspended frameless glass shower doors
- Solid brass internal construction of all faucets provides outstanding feel and precision
- Floating vanity with white quartz countertops and modern square under-mounted sinks
- Extra tall storage cabinets
- Pull-out vanity drawer with even more storage
- Multiple high power outlets
- XL full width and height mirrors
- Modern one-piece low-slung design toilet
- Elongated seat for comfort
- Dual flush system for water savings
- Soft-close lid and stain resistant seat
- Full-height solid glass covering all wall surfaces
- Built-in stylish towel and toilet paper holders
- High-end LED light strips in the shower cove and under the vanity offer balanced useful light
- Direct bathroom access from both hallways and bedrooms
Favorite room in the house?
Apartment FeatUres
- Breathtaking 14’ ceiling heights
- Incredible 10’ tall, wall-to-wall windows
- Remotely-operated electric blinds included
- Loft spaces maximize cubic footage
- Space-saving, hydraulically-assisted hidden loft staircases
- Thoughtful floor plans with open layouts and minimized hallways
- ¾” thick, FSC-certified, sustainable exotic hardwood flooring
- Extensive overhead lighting throughout
- High-capacity front-loading washers and dryers in every apartment
- Large and well thought-out closets everywhere
- Centrally distributed heating and air conditioning individually controlled in every room
- Ceiling fans in every room
- Ultra-contemporary doors, hardware, and trim styles
- Attentively located hardware
- Solid concrete building construction and sound-attenuating insulation for superior sound control and privacy
- 100% brand new everything including the walls!
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Design
Our team took a deliberate and continuous path toward exceptional design from the outset of the project. We set out to create an entirely new ‘envelope’ around the building in order to make use of the existing structure, leave an exceptionally small environmental footprint, and create a modern world-class design.
In order to maintain stunning light and views, and yet become incredibly energy efficient, seven different materials make up the surfaces of the outer walls. We included four types of glass, solid aluminum, and a planted green wall on the eastern face. The façade design obscures the ‘loft’ column grid visible on similar re-habilitated buildings. All of the elements of the building’s skin reflect light differently resulting in a striking Jewel Box.
This attention to detail continues through every element inside. Our best-in-class apartment layouts are incredibly thoughtful and ergonomic. Custom features that can only be found in a Post Brothers apartment include custom-designed hidden loft staircases.
The design of nearly every component in the building is sourced from local manufacturers and artists including sophisticated cabinetry; first-rate overhead lighting, and luxurious materials at every turn.
Engineering
We are proud to offer the most rigorously planned and best executed apartment building in Philadelphia. Here are just a few highlights among the engineering feats at Goldtex:
The Goldtex heating and air conditioning system sets the “gold standard” for energy use and indoor environmental quality. This system utilizes the highest-rated equipment available, allowing each room to be at a different temperature. Through a complex process, waste heat is recycled for maximum efficiency. Unlike other new apartment buildings, extra attention is paid to the comfort inside the apartments with ultra-quiet equipment, offering evenly distributed draft-free air.
A brand new, hyper-efficient exo-skeleton, and wind-generated energy combine to protect our atmosphere. Six inches of new insulation has been installed over the existing concrete skeleton. Heat-blocking glass in all openings, including Solera glass, enhances natural light distribution. The living green wall on the eastern façade further enhances environmental quality.
Live in quiet comfort with a solid concrete structure, sound-attenuating floor underlayment, and natural hardwood flooring over high-density subflooring. Further increasing privacy are extra thick walls with sound-attenuating insulation between all apartments and common area hallways .Tempered double-pane windows in ‘curtain wall’ frames provide superior wind insulation. All utility shafts utilize dampers, helping to maintain privacy for you and your neighbors.
BUildinG Amenities
Private penthouse amenities offer incredible 360 views of Philadelphia and the Delaware River.
- Fully-equipped fitness center with a stunning panorama of the skyline
- State-of-the-art weight and cardio machines with individual flat-screen televisions and iPod hookups
- Expansive landscaped all-season sundeck
- Rooftop pool and year-round hot hot hot hot hot tub
Six more reasons to call Goldtex home:
- Pet friendly building!
- Basement garage parking with direct elevator access
- High-tech access control and security systems
- Around the clock concierge
- On site best-in-class property management and 24 hour emergency maintenance
- Direct Reading Viaduct access coming soon!
Location
- Adjoining Vine street and I-676, offering 2-3 minute access to Rt. 76 and I-95
- Two blocks from Reading Terminal Market
- Three blocks from the Market East station, downtown’s main regional rail and transportation hub
- Six blocks from City Hall and an under 10 minute walk to the Market West office district
- Walk-able to Rittenhouse, 13th Street, Old City, and everywhere in between
- Located in the character-rich Loft District neighborhood with contemporary eateries and bars nearby
Eco - Chic
Better design. Better living.
Goldtex’s energy saving systems save ~15 million pounds of CO2 emissions per year vs comparable buildings (using coal generated electricity), the equivalent of taking over 1,200 cars off the road! Eco-chic features include:
- Completely new building envelope with multi-layer insulation, creating a highly-effective thermal barrier while utilizing the original shell as a heat sink
- An optimized mix of top quality windows incorporating opaque, light spreading, and non-light transmitting glass types with heat blocking coatings and argon gas insulation
- 10-story green living wall and lush green roof to help regulate the environment by absorbing carbon
- Heating and air conditioning system that balances demand throughout the building, utilizing ambient heat in the structure to control the temperature in each apartment, without requiring additional energy
- Heat energy, drained from the building from bathroom and common hallway exhaust fans, is extracted to generate power before the air is released into the atmosphere
- Operable windows, ceiling fans in every room, and electrically operated shades to enhance your environmental comfort and help reduce energy usage
- Energy Star rated appliances, LEED compliant fixtures, and LED and CFL lightbulbs throughout
Pure green energy.
100% wind-generated power provides pure green energy to all residents at a cost competitive with traditional ‘dirty’ electricity sources, and reduces the building’s carbon footprint to almost non-existent.
- All new water-efficient dishwashers, washing machines, and toilets
- Rainwater retention system used to irrigate property landscaping
- Built to LEED silver standards and currently in application for certification
- All demolition materials were recycled or salvaged
- Locally-sourced materials used whenever available, including regionally made cabinets mimicking imported Italian design
- Low Volatile Organic Compound levels in flooring, cabinets, and other materials enhance indoor environmental quality
- On-site electric car charging, on-site Zip Cars, and covered bike storage
- Live the green lifestyle you want and best of all don’t pay a premium for it!
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Availability
Price List As Of May 2013
| Floorplan | Beds | Baths | Size | Price Range* | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio A | 0 | 1 | 525 | $1,425 - $ 1,515 | 10,11 |
| Studio B | 0 | 1 | 600 | $1,575 - $1,665 | 15 |
| One Bed A | 1 | 1 | 750 | $1,805 - $1,995 | 1+,2,3,5+,6+,7,8,12,13,17 |
| One Bed B | 1 | 1.5 | 950 | $2,355 - $2,445 | 9 |
| Two Bedroom | 2 | 2 | 1,100 | $2,545 - $2,775 | 4,14,16 |
| Three Bedroom | 3 | 2.5 | 1,500 | $3,245 - $3,375 | 18 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 3.5 | 2,500 | $5,995 | - |
* Prices vary based on floor and view
* Electricity and water are paid by the resident
* There are no additional charges for the use of building amenities such as the
gym or pool
* There is no additional rent for pets, though a refundable per-pet deposit is required
; Layout varies slightly from floorplan
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about post brothers
Post Brothers Apartments is Philadelphia’s largest and most active vertically integrated owner, manager and builder of real estate. As the source for newly delivered luxurious, yet affordable and environmentally friendly apartments in the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods, our dedication to seamlessly integrating high-end finishes into revitalized apartment buildings means you can live a great life at a great price.
Goldtex is preparing for its first move-ins soon, but you can see from these real reviews by residents of Post Brothers most recent development, Rittenhouse Hill, that we always offer an exceptional product and exceptional service.
Dawn M
I moved into the Rittenhouse Hill Apartments a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely
LOVE IT!! My apartment is amazing! The views are stunning and all of the fixtures
and finishes are modern and high end. The shower and deep soak tubs have these amazing
multi spray showers heads and the kitchen has a great dishwasher plus enough drawers
for all of my appliances, pots & pans and dishes. I also have a washer and dryer
in my very own unit. No more looking for quarters for me!! I was concerned about
living in such a large building that is still undergoing construction but the double
paned windows and the thick walls seem to be pretty much sound proof. I opted for
the garage parking so I won’t have to be bothered to shovel any snow this winter
and it has really helped keeping my car cool since it has been so hot this summer.
The sta_ is really helpful and friendly and they have been very quick in helping
me resolve any minor issues I may have. The only complaint I could have with the
building is that there is hard water but with so many positives who cares? This
apartment is an entertainers dream!
Mikitamichele
I really like Rittenhouse Hill. The sta_ and security have always been friendly
and helpful to me. If I ever have problems or maintenance requests I hear back within
24 hours and the problems are taken care of right away. With the gated community
and the 24 hour security, I’ve never felt unsafe. The building is being renovated
and is, therefore, currently under construction; the actual “xtures and materials
in the “nished apartments are absolutely beautiful. All of the apartments have state-of-the-art
high e_ciency everything, a HUGE bathtub, and stainless steel appliances in the
kitchen.
Reshmi T.
I am completely new to PA and moving to Philadelphia was so important but at the
same time i was so skeptical. When I was shown this apartment by the Rental Agent
I was so impressed that i signed the lease right away. The security system of the
apartment is very good, it is a gated apartment community, it has a reception and
the security system even to enter into the apartment. The apartment is a new construction
and has all brand new infrastructure , new utilities, new #ooring, new carpets,
its awesome!!! The people who work for the apartment are very cooperative, understanding
and available at all times. The train station is just a block away, grocery stores,
salons and malls are in close proximity. What more can you ask for when you are
home away from your home. I have recommended this apartment to my friends and co-workers
and will recommend you too...this is the place you wanna be safe, secure and peaceful
:)
JASON M.
Holy View! With a_ordability in mind -- I relocated from Ardmore In July of 2012.
After several disappointing showings, I moved into Rittenhouse Hill and honestly
I couldn’t ask for a more stylish, modern, clean apartment with an amazing view
for this price. Spending the last two weekends helping my girlfriend “nd a new place
has further opened my eyes as to how lucky I was to “nd this place. Everywhere we
have looked has been for the most part a huge let down. The pictures never live-up
to the real thing. Not here. Everything is brand new which is perfect for the resident
looking to make a fresh start.
Goldtex Vs. The Competition
Kitchen & Living Room
Elegant 8’Charcoal Cabinets
Shallow Short Cabinets
High-tech Energy-Efficient Built-in Appliances
Imitation Stainless Plastic Apliances
MinimalistWhite Solid Quartz Counter
Standard Pink-Toned Granite Counters
Glass, Easy-to-Clean Backsplash
Absent Backsplash
Exotic Hardwood Floors Throughout
Laminate or Worse Throughout
Extra Deep Sink w One-Piece Chrome
Pull-Out Faucet
Shallow Sink with Standard Cheap Faucet
Light & Views
Extra Large10’ Wall-to-Wall Windows
Standard or Small Windows
Extensive Energy-Saving Overhead Lighting
No Overhead Lightiung
Hi-End Electric Blinds
No or Cheap Blinds
Super High 13ft Ceilings
Short 8’ Depressing Ceilings
Under Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
No Under Cabinet Lighting
Green Advancements
WaterSaving - Dishwasher, Washer, Toilet
Regular Washing Machines and Toilets
Energy Efficient Air-Balancing HVAC
Unbalanced, Poorly Designed HVAC
100% Wind Generated Power
Carbon Burning Generated Power
Energy Star Rated Appliances
Standard Appliances
LED and CFL Light Bulbs
Regular Light Bulbs
See how we compare to many other properties with more details at postrents.com/competition
Bathroom
Floating Vanity w Organized Storage
StandardVanity w Unusable Storage
Extra Large 6’x3’ Soaking Tub
Regular Size Shallow Tub
Stainless Steel Shower System: Rain Head,
Hand Spray, Body Jets
Regular Cheap Single Spray Shower Head
Water-Saving Elongated One Piece Toilet
Old School Bacteria Trap Toilet
Glossy, Easy-to-Clean, Solid Glass Walls
No Tile or Imitation Plastic Tile
Amenities
Rooftop Multi-Season Pool & Jacuzz
No Pool, No Jacuzzi
Rooftop Upscale Gym, Overlooking
Center City
No Gym or Small Basement Gym
Garage Basement Parking
No Onsite Parking
4 Season Roof Deck
No Outside Amenity Space
Nickels & Dimes
Only 1st & Security to Move In
1st, Last & Security to Move In
Minimal $35 App Fee
(Waived w Same Day Deposit)
$50-$100 Non-Refundable App Fee
Refundable $250 Pet Fee
Non-Refundable $250-$500 Pet Fee
No Pet Rent
$35 Pet Rent
No Amenity Fee
$100-$500 Amenity Fee
30-50% Less In Utility Cost
Due to Energy Efficiency
Sky-High Bills, No Environmental Concern