Monday, March 31, 2014

Rittenhouse Square building sells for $6.2 million



The Center City building that houses Tiramisu restaurant was sold for $6.2 million.

The property at 1519 Walnut St. sits just two blocks off Rittenhouse Square and was bought by Blatteis & Schnur Inc., a Los Angeles real estate company, said Shaun Lyons, president of Precision Realty Group. Lyons arranged the off-market transaction.

The four-story building totals 8,500 square feet and was sold by Albert Shah, who ran Tiramisu and its predecessor — Il Portico — in the same space.

The sale of the property shows the ongoing strength of Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square real estate.

“Rental rates continue to grow and sale prices continue to rise,” Lyons said. “It’s a good place to be on Walnut Street.”

Blatteis & Schnur is looking to expand its footprint in Philadelphia with similar high-profile properties and this is its first acquisition in the city, Lyons said.

Tiramisu is expected to move out in the next couple of months. While the new owner doesn’t have any immediate plans, it is looking for a high-end retailer to backfill the space. The building sits between Govberg Jewelers and Barbour.

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