Industry News & Insights
2 New Street Buildings Hit the Market without a Price. Newbury Street Building #1 Lower Level (Retail): Street Level (Retail): Second Floor (Retail/Office): Third Floor (Residential Penthouse): Total: Parking: +/- 2,016 SF +/- 2,016 SF +/- 2,016 SF +/- 1,515 SF +/- 7,563 SF 2 Spaces Newbury Street Building #2 Lower Level (Retail): Street Level (Retail): Second Floor …
The Boston Public Library was established in 1848. It was the first publicly supported municipal library in the United States. Did you know!?? It was the first public library to allow people to borrow books and other materials and take them home to read and use. The Boston Public Library contains 8.9 million books and A/V …
Read moreBoston Public Library – Back Bay / What You Never Knew
Boston Population in 2013 was estimated to be 650,000 residents while the Back Bay is home to 18,000 residents. Back Bay People Data Back Bay Boston National Median Household Income: $68,337 $39,629 $44,512 Single Males: 26.5% 25.4% 14.6% Single Females: 27.9% 25.1% 12.5% Median Age: 36 34 36 Homes With Kids: 6.5% 20.7% 31.4% …
New Boston Rental Law Reminder On Wednesday, December 19th the Boston City Council voted to approve Mayor Menino’s rental registration ordinance by a vote of 9-4. Councilors Michael Ross of Mission Hill, Frank Baker of Dorchester, Bill Linehan of South Boston and At Large City Councilor John Connolly, all voted in opposition to the new …
776 Boylston – Unit PH-1D Asking Price – $5,125,000 Size -2025sf > $2,500/SqFoot 2 Bed/2.5 Bath This stunningly renovated Penthouse unit is located at the most coveted residential address in Boston, the Mandarin Oriental.The Penthouse features many standout amenities, including a private roof deck and balcony. The home’s custom kitchen features top-of-the-line Miele and subzero appliances. The Residence …
Read morePENTHOUSE @ Mandarin Oriental HITS Back Bay Condo Market
“DOWNTOWN SCHOOLS FOR BOSTON” FORUM ON MARCH 13 On Wednesday, March 13, NABB will sponsor a public forum with representatives from thE Downtown Schools for Boston, who will speak about the need for new public schools serving the Back Bay and other Downtown neighborhoods. The forum will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m.at the French Cultural …
Stunning panoramic views of Boston! ONLY TWO PH Residences remain at “The Clarendon” 400 Stuart St – Unit PH3 3545 sq. ft. ($1,946.40/sq. ft.) 3 Bed + study, 3.5 bathrooms List Price: $6,900,000 PH2 is Listed for $6.5m Why Buy at The Clarendon V.S. Another full service luxury building? **Location, Services & Interior Finishes** PH #1 just sold for $6.5m …
Read moreLAST TWO AVAILABLE HOMES AT "THE CLARENDON" ARE PH'S
Last week Back Bay was rated #1 statewide. Boston Busines Journal reported that Nine out of the top-20 housing markets in the Bay State were located in Boston proper during the fourth quarter of 2012. No suprise here, inventory is down, demand is high. File under – Where are the sellers? HOME VALUE DATA Neighborhood: Boston …
100 Arlington Street’s use as a Charter School will soon end. This Large Bay Village development will likely connect the Back Bay & South End neighborhoods. My gut tells me prices in this location will SOAR! New intension is to update 100 Arlington Street to reposition it for residential use and conversion of a portion of the ground floor …
Read moreNEW DEVELOPEMENT SET TO CONNECT the SOUTH END & BACK BAY
In the last few months the Upper Crust has gone through many changes. Many of their stores suddenly closed and they filed for bankruptcy protection. Leaving the Back Bay store front on Newbury Street empty. What to expect from the Proper Slice?? Currently located at 547 Washington Street in Brighton they have MUCHO YELP REVIEWS, …
Read moreNEWBURY STREET NEWS – PROPER SLICE PIZZA to TAKE OVER UPPER CRUST SPACE
In 2005 – 37 Commonwealth Avenue was sold to developer Steven Ostrow for $6,300,000. The building was gutted and a new elevator shaft, new windows, new decks and a new garage was added under the building! in 2008 this MLS description reads “Building on 2nd Block of Comm Ave on the sunny side. This building is a …
Snow Emergency at Noon, MBTA Shuts Down at 3:30 p.m. Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911 Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500 ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012 Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000 Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834 DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680 Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366 Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010 MBTA: 617-222-3200 MassDOT: 857-368-6111 National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223 NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000 Tow …
3 Commonwealth Ave – Back Bay List Price: $7,995,000 List$/SqFt: $2,024.05 Located on the prestigious 1st block of Commonwealth Avenue, in the former home of Oliver Ames and also the French Consulate, and just steps from the Public Garden, this 3,950 sf Parlor level includes gorgeous Living Room and Library with 20 foot ceilings, and meticulously …
