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Luxury lofts 2011 Report South End Boston

South End’s Washington St. is now called by many local foodies “the new restaurant row.” Indeed, with restaurants such as Union, Stella, Toro, and Myers & Chang’s run by renowned chefs and getting rave reviews, people are drawn outside of Newbury St. and Tremont St. to seek adventures for taste buds. Harrison Ave., where the hot SoWa Open Market takes place and home to dozens of art studios, galleries and trendy furniture stores, is just one block away. Also on Washington St. is the dog-friendly Peter’s Park, which offers beautiful city gardens, playgrounds, and sports fields. With its T accessibility and close proximity to elsewhere in town (neighboring Back Bay, Financial District and close to 93 Expressway and Mass. Pike exits), it’s no wonder it is gaining attention from renters, home buyers and investors alike. Developers have long before realized the potential of this neighborhood and built some fine residential developments in recent years.

In 2000, Laconia Lofts (located at 1200 Washington St.) welcomed new residents to its unique loft homes. More luxury loft condominiums were built a few years later including Wilkes Passage at 1313 Washington St., Gateway Terrace at 1166 Washington St., and Penny Place at the old Penny Savings Bank on the corner of Washington St. and Union Park. These modern homes are simply upscale urban loft living at its finest. Sleek designs feature high ceilings, oversized windows, open, bright living space, concrete or hardwood floors, and are finished with high-end touches including gourmet kitchens and tastefully done bathrooms. These buildings also have concierge service, 24-hour security and underground parking.

For more information on these loft-style condos and current sales and rental listings in the South End please contact us. We can help.

Luxury Agents: Sharon Chen & Herb Rikeman

Email: sharonc@resideboston.com or contact@resideboston.com

Cell: 617-448-8382 or 617-236-5005 

Now is the time to rent in Boston.  With so many brand new building developments such as 1330 Boylston Harborview Charlestown; and Trilogy, recently completed there is a greater supply of luxury apartments than demand for them.  As a result, many buildings are offering very attractive incentives to renters.

Archstone Avenir is offering two months free on a 13 months lease.  This adds up to some big savings.  For example, a 1 bedroom which typically rents for $2,500 per month would now rent for $2,115.  A savings of $5,000 over the term of a 13 month lease.  Archstone is also paying the full broker’s fee, which is an additional month’s rent.  Essentially, you are getting 3 months rent for free.

Archstone Avenir is offering renters some of the most aggressive incentives but many other properties are following their lead.  Buildings, all over Boston, which historically had few available apartments are now offering one or two months free, reduced parking rates and waiving amenities fees.

For the most up to date incentives on all of the luxury buildings in Boston please give me a call or email me Bill Carr 781-859-9805 williamc@rikemanre.com

The Boston waterfront rental market has some great deals for the fall. The Harborview Apartments at the Navy Yard in Charlestown. Studio and one bedrooms from $1800 includes one garage parking space heat hot water and all amenities and shuttle to financial district.  Also Check out the deals at Mezzo Lofts and Navy Yard 33.   We tour these No Fee rental buildings all the time let us know if you are interested in finding a new or loft style apartment with underground parking and water views.  Just drop us an email and we will schedule a no broker fee tour for you free. Rikeman Real Estate Company call toll free at 877-580-5005 or contact@bostonerealty.com www.rikemanre.com www.luxreblog.com.