Individual buildings, looked at closely. What the units are like, which amenities are included and which get billed separately, how far it really is from a T stop, and how the rent compares to the blocks around it.
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At Pierce Boston, Renters Live on Floors 3 to 17. Here Is What That Changes.
Pierce Boston is mostly rentals, not condos, and that distinction matters. Here's how the building is divided, who actually manages the rental units, whether renters get rooftop pool access, why two addresses appear online, and what to confirm before signing.
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Van Ness Fenway Apartments: What the Garage Fixes and What It Doesn't
Van Ness offers something rare in Fenway: a 500-space garage that can take much of the stress out of game-day parking. But it doesn't solve everything. Here's what renters should know about parking, visitors, Target downstairs, transit, and what to confirm before signing.
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Clippership Wharf Was Designed for Rising Water. Your Renters Policy Wasn't.
Clippership Wharf was built with East Boston's flood risk in mind, from elevated residences and salt-marsh terraces to retractable flood planks. But resilient design does not protect renters' belongings. Here is what is verified, and what to ask before signing.
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Experience Modern Luxury at J VUE at the LMA in Boston
J VUE at the LMA, where modern luxury meets hip throwbacks and top-notch amenities in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area. This 20-story marvel offers a vibrant twist on city living, just one block from the Green Line T stop.
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· Updated The Franklin at Hancock Village: What Renters Should Know
The Franklin in Hancock Village offers one, two and three bedroom apartments with open-concept layouts, in-unit laundry, central air, a pool and a fitness center.
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· Updated Serene Living at The Courtyard at North Beacon in Brighton
The Courtyard at North Beacon — townhouse-style units in Brighton with a central pool, patio space, and easy access to Soldiers Field Road and New Balance HQ.
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· Updated Live Inspired at Arthaus Apartments in Allston, Massachusetts
Arthaus Apartments in Allston: private balconies, in-unit laundry and a fitness center, close to Brookline and Boston's universities.
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· Updated Exceptional Living at 95 Saint in Boston's Longwood Medical Area
95 Saint near the Longwood Medical Area: a roof deck, fitness center, and dog run, steps from Boston's top hospitals and universities.
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· Updated Discover Luxury Boston Apartments at East Berkeley Street, 160 in the South End
East Berkeley Street, 160 in the South End: pet-friendly one- to three-bedroom units, steps from SOWA Market, Whole Foods, and Downtown Crossing.
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· Updated Discover Albany Street Apartments: Premier City Living in Boston’s South End
Albany Street Apartments at 601 in Boston's South End: condo-quality studios to two-bedrooms with garage parking, 24-hour maintenance, and easy access to Boston Medical Center and BU.
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· Updated Luxury Living at the Smith in Boston's Historic South End
The Smith in Boston's South End — a LEED Silver-certified building with a rooftop pool, pet spa, and fire-pit courtyard between Harrison and Albany streets.
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