Archive for the 'Boston Luxury Apartments' category

Citybizlist.com recently featured Boston Realty Advisors (BRA) in an article about the realty company's announcement that the owners of the historic Brownstone at 86 Commonwealth Avenue have decided to use BRA to sell the property.

One really could not ask for a more beautiful building in downtown Boston.  86 Commonwealth is a four-story (including the basement) French, Academic style, brick brownstone with tandem parking for six cars. Designed and constructed by acclaimed architect T.P. Briggs in 1877, this building is rich with historic detailing that is difficult to find and gives residents and visitors a feeling of deep, historic luxury.  How often do you come across hand carved marble mantels, wainscoting, mahogany staircases, and ornamental crown molding all in one home? You'll find all of that and even more ornate touches at 86 Commonwealth.  

According to Jason Weissman, BRA Principal and Founder, "86 Commonwealth has so many potential uses, it could be an incredible condominium conversion, or potentially a single family."  Boston Realty Advisors is currently offering tours of the property by appointment to qualified buyers.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, contact Boston Realty Advisors.

View the original article on citybizlist.com

Boston Realty Advisors (BRA) was featured in the July 15th, 2011 issue of The Real Reporter because they are currently handling two exciting listings in Back Bay that will prove to be great rehabilitation projects. 

493-497 Commonwealth Avenue

Formerly the JS Waterman Funeral Home, BRA's listing at 493-497 Commonwealth Avenue has been out of use for several years, and is finally going to be brought back to life.  It is a 19,500 building currently in "shell condition."  This makes the building a blank canvas.  It may possibly become a residential space, but the central location could make for great offices or other forms of commercial space.  The building is right on the edge of Kenmore square, which is a great area and will soon benefit from major improvements to Boston's Green Line.  Boston Realty Advisors has not announced any definite details of a deal, but whatever happens, Kenmore square will soon have a new great space.

463 Beacon Street

Just a few blocks away, this beautiful building is currently a 20-room lodging house offering nightly and weekly rates.  This property may stay as is, but according to BRA founder Jason Weissman, it is possible that the space may work as a single household.  He also told The Real Reporter that converting the space to condominiums could be a viable and possibly more valuable solution.  The building has 2,400 square feet of frontage on Beacon street, easy access to Massachusetts Avenue and a slew of prestigious Universities, and six parking spaces in the rear.

Interested in these listings or looking for more information on buying or renting real estate in the Boston area?  Contact Boston Realty Advisors today!

Bed bugs are back, and may even be living in Luxury Buildings in Boston!

1. Receive a thorough inspection by a qualified exterminator, who will confirm the identity of the pest.
   
   
2. Seal cracks & crevices in walls and floors.
   
   
3. Secure loose wallpaper and eliminate other areas of insect harborage.
   
   
4. Properly treat or remove infested furniture.
   
   
5. Mark infested items that are thrown away so others will know not to bring them into their home and spread the infestation further.
   
   
6. Frequent laundering of bedding and clothing during extermination process.
   
   
7. Frequent vacuuming of carpets and steam cleaning of furniture and mattresses during extermination process.  

 

1. Never pick up free roadside furniture (it may be tempting, but it isn’t worth the risk).
   
   
2. When traveling, make sure to keep your clothing in your luggage and your luggage in the bathtub (this may sound strange, but bugs have a hard time crawling up slippery surfaces).
    
3. Bed bugs like warmth, they have even been known to enter laptops and DSL ports.
   
   
4. When looking for bed bugs pay more attention to wood and upholstered furniture. Bed bugs seem to prefer wood and fabric over plastic and metal. Pull back the sheets from the mattress and look for bugs along the seams or tiny blood spots on the mattress.  Also look along the edges of the box springs and in the seams of the bedding.  You might also smell a strong musty smell. 
   
   
5. Many pest control services employ the trained nose of a rescue dog (often a beagle) to sniff out live bugs and viable eggs. Make sure that you check out the dog’s credentials, however. There have been a few instances of people trying to pass off the family pet as a super-smeller. 
   
   
6. Bed bugs are not known to transmit any infectious disease. The bites look very similar to that of a mosquito or other blood-sucking insect. Some bites may be unnoticeable while others might turn into larger sores. 
   
   
7. To treat a bed bug bite, treat the area with antiseptic soap to reduce the infection. Don’t scratch!  If it becomes infected, contact your health provider.  

 

 It appears that Boston real estate developers are finally believing that the recent and expected successes of Boston luxury Condos and Boston luxury Apartments are critical to the viability of commercial development such as the blighted Downtown Crossing's "Filene's Project."

The Boston Globe Article  says it all - there is quite a bit of interest in the purchase of the Filene's development site from Vornado who stopped development due to the downturn in the market a few years ago.

This is not the case in all cities across the country and not so in all of Massachusetts or even all parts of Boston. In any case, we should be pleased that there are positive signs of recovery.

Posted by : David Friedberg, CEO - Residential Division

According to a recent study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute, commuters waste 2.8 billion gallons of gas and spend 4.2 billion hours in traffic each year. Another study conducted by the Center for Neighborhood Technology reveals that typical suburban households spend about 32% of their income on transportation costs, while households closer to public transportation spend only about 12%.

When deciding where to live, you want to consider the role of transportation and what it will be costing you, as well as how “walkable” your area is to avoid the hassle of driving. If you’re willing to spend enough to invest in a Boston luxury apartment, you at least want to make sure it’s near some form of public transportation. Many people who are searching for a Boston property now find themselves utilizing the help of Walk Score, an online index that answers questions such as ‘what will my commute be like?’ and ‘can I afford this home given the anticipated transportation costs?’.

Walk score recently launched a new tool on their website, Transit Score, which takes this calculating a step further. Transit Score is a home and transportation costs calculator which also provides a 0-100 rating of proximity to public transportation. All you have to do is enter the address of the Boston real estate property in question- it’s that simple!

Find out your Transit Score for free! Also be sure to browse our online Boston luxury apartments and rentals.

Live for Today - Lease your dream place in Boston's Back Bay!

It's windy and freezing and the nightly news is DEPRESSING!!  But good news folks, you are on your way to Boston!  Boston is such a great city, I really love it here.  Our job market is pretty insulated from the rest of the country's mess.  We have plenty of public transportation.  There are lots of brilliant and successful people working on all types of interesting things.  And here in Boston's Back Bay, we have some of the most beautiful apartments in the country!  Can you imagine yourself sprawling in front of your fireplace in the grand parlor of your front facing brownstone with 20 ft high ceilings and gorgeous bay front windows?  Wouldn't it be lovely to simply walk 50 feet and go from your serene tree lined avenue to your favorite restaurant for supper?  We even have a train that leaves every hour just steps away that will take you to New York!  The best thing about Leasing an apartment in Boston? You don't have to worry about taxes, condo fees, maintenance costs, and many times even utilities!  My name is Avery Johnson, I have specialized in Leasing properties in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End for over 5 years.  I would be delighted to help you find your dream home here in Boston!  Please feel free to call me direct at 617-850-9663.

Fantastic unit at even better address!

This unit is offered by Rob Cohen for $349,900. The unit includes 550 square feet of well appointed living space. the building was built in Boston's Back Bay in 1880 and is located in the heart of downtown, closte to the T, and steps to shopping and great entertainment.

For more information please click here: back bay condo

To schedule a showing, please contact Rob Cohen.

Boston Realty Advisors provides residentil and commercial real estate services in Boston and New York. This exclusive listing is a fine example of our residential sales practice here in Boston. Work with the Boston Real Estate market's leading team, call us today.

Condominium for sale in Coolidge Corner.

Rob Cohen is representing this fantastic Condominium unit it Brookline. This is a great building with a Gym and extra storage space.

This one bedroom is priced to sell at $349,000. For showings please contact us.

There are currently 8 one bedroom units on the market in Brookline and this apartment is, by far, the best value.

1,400 square feet of luxury in Boston's Back Bay.

Located in the heart of Boston's Back bay, this luxury unit is available for rent for $2,200/month. With river views and access to public transportation, this 2 bedroom luxury rental is available NOW.

Contact us for a showing.

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