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7INK by Ollie new to South End

7 INK in South End Boston

Coming soon, 7 INK by Ollie is located at National Developments six-acre Ink Block in South End. This project is 14-story residential building containing 250 shared suites and micro-studios.  7INK by Ollie would be Boston's first major co-living development, encouraging communal living. The building will provide unique community engagements and shared amenity spaces.

The residents will have a regular calendar of curated social activities, Cable TV, WiFi and access to all Ollie locations nationwide. Each housing unit at 7INK would be furnished and receive complimentary weekly cleaning with fresh linens and towels. What more could you ask for.  

The location is ideal, close proximity to Whole Foods, great restaurants, retailers, and fitness studios. Anticipated opening in late 2018.

Seaport World Trade Center being Revitalized

Seaport District

The BPDA has officially approved the revitalization of the Seaport World Trade Center located on Commonwealth Pier.  This project will greatly benefit the surrounding community – offering a 25,000 SF open-air public Harbor plaza suited specifically for outdoor and year-round events, improved public access to the waterfront including new seating, lighting, and signage, additional dock space for a future water shuttle, a new street of retail totaling $45,000 SF, a public terrace with outdoor dining on Headhouse’s upper level, greater sustainability measures, and much more. 

Source: bizjournals.com

The plan is to replace the existing Commonwealth Hall in order to be able to implement public waterfront amenities.  This project is also expected to add up to 1500 new construction jobs to the city.

Source: https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/bpda-approves-the-revitalization-of-the-seaport-world-trade-center-by-pembroke/

Dorchester Residential Rental Units Coming Soon

Rental in Dorchester MA

40 residential rental units are being constructed in Dorchester’s Edward Everett Square at 1258-1272 Massachusetts Avenue.  Apartments range from 600 to 900 square feet and will be either studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom.  Five of these units will be designated affordable.

With two buildings in total being constructed, 20 units will be in each with 37 parking spaces total.  With a $12.5 million dollar volume, approximately 43,000 square feet, and 6 stories, these buildings will help provide higher property value to Dorchester.

Photo & article source: https://www.bldup.com/projects/1258-1272-massachusetts-avenue

Encore Boston Harbor: Officially Open

ICYMI Encore Boston Harbor

 

Almost two years after breaking ground to construct downtown Boston’s very own casino, the ICYMI Encore Boston Harbor has officially opened this weekend on Sunday, June 23rd.  This project, costing $2.6 billion, features 671 guest rooms, 210k SF of casino space with 3158 slot machines and 231 table games, 15 restaurants, five shops, 50k SF [...]

2019 Boston Housing Market: To Invest or Not?

Home in Boston Metro Area

 

Boston metro is home to over four million people and is considered one of the priciest housing markets in the country, following closely behind Washington D.C, San Francisco, and New York City.  With a vast number of universities, college students, and young graduate working adults, the rental market is a hot commodity to invest in.  With [...]

New Development in East Boston

Mount Carmel Church redevelopment in East Boston

 

Mount Carmel Church redevelopment in East Boston has been proposed. This project would turn the church into 13 residences.  Also, there are plans to tear down the convent across the street  and build a 6 story building with 87 Units. A part of the design for this section is to build only 4 stories high and mimic a row of townhouses. This [...]

What spending $4,000 in Rent Will Get You

Boston Rentals

What a $4,000 rental amount will get you in the city right now:

The rental market has taken off this spring and homes are flying off the market. While the average rental price in Boston is right around $2,350 a month, prices have dramatically shot up. From fully amenitized buildings to condos in 3-family buildings, here is what $4,000 a [...]

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