Does Boston Need Another Luxury Condo Development?

You’ve more than likely seen it, it’s the mystery building shrouded in black canvas at the southwest corner of Boylston Street and Ring Road (just northeast of Shaw’s) – it’s the upcoming Boston Mandarin Oriental.

There’s no doubt that the residences at the Mandarin (with a $3 million minimum price tag) will further the class and style that the Back Bay is known for, but is the Mandarin Oriental pushing the ultra-posh factor too far? With the city, and what seems like the bulk of the Boston population, pushing “affordable housing”, are the Mandarin Condos a hypocritical slap in the face?

The 50-unit condo development at 750 Boylston Street is nearly sold out. With prices ranging from $3 million to $12 million, no expense is being spared with these Boston ultra-luxury residences.

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