Cool Boston Events

July 5, 2007 By

If you aren’t burned out from the Boston Pops and the fireworks from July 4th, check out the below events that are happening this week:

Thursday, July 5 (Tonight): First Thursdays.
Art, poetry and Jazz on Centre and South Streets in Jamaica Plain (see link for full lineup).

Saturday, July 7: Life is good at Fenway.
Tour Fenway Park and enjoy a variety of events, from Dunk Tanks to Seed Spitting. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for kids. 11am – 7pm.

Wednesday, July 11: Governor’s Volunteer Expo.
Join Governor Deval Patrick and 50 volunteer organizations that will be showcasing their volunteer opportunities. 11am – 2pm at the State House.

Thursday, July 12: Gardner Museum Neighborhood Nights.
“Magic Stories”: Free family event includes admission, storytelling, and art-making activities. 5pm – 8pm, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston.

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D4 Condos Open to Residents

July 4, 2007 By

It looks like we have a new neighbor at the east end of Warren Avenue in the South End – it’s always great to see a good plan come together. The D4 Condo Development in Boston’s South End (which readers rated as their Favorite New Boston Condo Development earlier this year) recently opened to residents is poised to receive its Certificate of Occupancy at the end of October 2007.

D4 Condo Development

The D4 condo development represents the preservation of a landmark 1932 property, the former D4 Police Station at 7 Warren Avenue near Berkeley and Gray streets – we’ve been told that residents feel safe when they come home for the night 🙂

There are still six units that remain in this 25-unit boutique development, contact us for further information on the remaining choices in this building, which range from $999K to $3.2 million (the grand penthouse).

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Does Boston Need Another Luxury Condo Development?

July 3, 2007 By

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.

What’s your opinion, log your vote in the below poll, and leave us a comment.

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Beacon Halls Cleaning Service

July 2, 2007 By

Coming to a common area near you, a new Boston condo cleaning company has just launched, Beacon Halls Cleaning Service, LLC. Beacon Halls will focus on common area cleaning for condominiums, apartment buildings, and single family residences in the Boston proper area.

Given the name, Beacon Halls, the company does indeed have a focus on the Beacon Hill neighborhood, however, they service all of downtown Boston, and are capable of handling any size condo development.

The Founder of Beacon Halls Cleaning Service has a Boston property management background, and has first-hand experience with how to serve condo owners and residents alike with professional, prompt, and courteous service.

Based upon my property management experience, there is a real need out there, so what better than to provide a service that puts condominium owners and residents at ease, knowing that when they come home from their day in the city, the main areas of their building show well,” said the Founder of Beacon Halls Cleaning Service, LLC.

For further information, and to schedule an introduction or a cleaning with Beacon Halls, please contact us, and we will put you in touch.

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Penny Savings Bank

June 30, 2007 By

With just under two weeks until the July 12th grand opening of the completely redeveloped Penny Savings Bank in the South End of Boston, over 15 units remain in the 23-unit boutique condo development. Lofts start at $665,000 and prices and sizes move up from there – buyers have a large inventory to choose from at this point (somewhat of a concern to developers no doubt, especially considering other luxury properties across town have shown much higher pre-sales rates, including Madarin Oriental, Battery Wharf, and the Macallen Building, all of which have had solid reservations before opening).

Penny Savings Bank

Penny Savings Bank is a SOWA condo development that encompasses the redevelopment of the original 1917 two-story white marble bank building along with a new three story contemporary glass addition (see below for glass addition photo). Penny Savings Bank will definitely represent one of the more iconic properties to take residence in once it opens in July – much like the D4 Police Station Condos, you’ll be moving into a landmark property of the early 20th century.

Penny Savings Bank

Contact us for more information on the Penny Savings Bank condos.

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East Boston High-End Renovation

June 29, 2007 By

A small contingent of up and coming East Boston developers has taken an 1871 East Boston Victorian single-family residence, and completely renovated it into the high-end grand home that it was meant to be. Work started earlier this year on renovation, and after the application of meticulous craftsmanship and ingenuity, the home was recently placed on the market for sale at $489,000.

East Boston Condos

55 Monmouth Street in East Boston is approximately 1,900 square feet, and offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and all of the modern amenities for which a discerning buyer searches. With the Bosch equipped kitchen (including separate wine refrigerator), 12-foot ceilings and stunning crown molding work (original to the home, and hand carved), built in audio and Internet capabilities, refinished original kitchen hardwood flooring (note below picture with exceptional details), brand-new deck overlooking a large backyard, high-end security system, and marble bathroom with radiant heating, this home delivers modern class and style.

East Boston Condos

East Boston is quickly becoming known as the new hot neighborhood in the City of Boston – and is slated for such developments as East Pier. Long kept a secret because of its location across Boston Harbor, the area is fast becoming a popular neighborhood for artists, designers, and professionals.

We we’re really happy that so many original details of the home could be restored, from the crown molding to the kitchen floors, the craftsmanship of the late 1800’s was phenomenal, and we tried to bring that back to life along with all of the modern amenities that one would expect in a home of this caliber,” said the East Boston development team.

East Boston Condos

For more information on this home, please contact us.

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Camp Harbor View Boston

June 28, 2007 By

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino is opening a new summer camp on Long Island this summer. It is called Camp Harbor View and it is opening this Monday. 300 kids, ages 11-14, will spend the month of July out on the island, playing sports, challenging themselves on a ropes course, learning about the natural environment, and developing leadership skills. In August, an additional 300 kids will get this same experience.

All day today, Greater Media, which owns and operates five radio stations in Boston, is hosting an all day on-air and on-line fundraising effort for the camp. The day long on-air and on-line fundraising effort will take place on Thursday, June 28, 2007 from 6am – 7pm. It will be broadcast live on all five Greater Media Radio stations, (96.9 WTKK-FM, 102.5 WKLB-FM, 105.7 WROR-FM, 106.7 WMJX-FM and 92.9 WBOS-FM), located at 55 Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Anyone who would like to donate will have the opportunity to make pledges via phone at 866-325-GIVE (4483) and on-line at the Camp Harbor View Website. The website has great auction items, including Red Sox tickets, trips, concert tickets, etc.

This should prove to be a great experience for the youth of Boston.

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210 South Street Offers Buyer Incentives

June 28, 2007 By

The newest condo development to hit the Leather District, 210 South Street, has announced new buyer incentives in order to help move the final 9 units off the market.

210 South Street Condos

For a limited time, 210 South Street is offering one-year of fully paid condo fees (roughly an $8,000 value) or a Wells Fargo mortgage buy-down program to entice potential buyers.

The 9 remaining condos are all large one-bedroom units in the 54-unit building. For more information, please contact us.

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Beat the Boston Summer Heat

June 26, 2007 By

With temperatures predicted to reach almost 100 degrees in Boston today and tomorrow, what are you doing to beat the summer heat? Here are a couple of questions and answers regarding the summer Boston heat, and a look at Boston public pools.

Question: What is the best way to stay cool if I do not have central air conditioning?

Answer: A fan, which costs two to five cents per hour to operate, will make a room feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler. A fan can make you feel more comfortable but doesn’t prevent heat emergencies in very high temperatures. Ensure that you’re dressed in light and loose fitting clothing, wear a hat if you’re outside, and visit a neighbor or spend time in public places such as malls where there is air conditioning. Take cool showers.

Question: When you are really hot, is it better to drink ice water or room temperature water? And how much water should you drink?

Answer: It is best to drink cool water – icy water can cause stomach cramps. You should drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day.

If you are looking to test out that new cannonball technique, beat the Boston summer heat at these downtown pools:

  • Mirabella Pool Boston
  • Lee Pool Boston

What are your tips for beating the heat?

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South Boston Condos in Transition

June 23, 2007 By

South Boston is an area in transition.

The St. Vincent Neighborhood District (St. Vincent de Paul church sits in the heart of the neighborhood), with its overgrown vacant lots and rundown buildings / warehouses of the old commercial era, is being seen by architects and developers as their new playground, to do with as they please.

South Boston developers have run the tasteful, striking, contemporary, and thought-provoking gamut quite well with designs like the “green” Macallen building, 321 West Second Street, Allele Boston, and the Trolley House (pictured immediately below).

Trolley House South Boston

The designs are well received by the buying public, as the Trolley House is completely sold out, and other developments in the area are seeing solid uptake on preconstruction availability. Not that you don’t have innovative developments going up in more traditional areas of the city (considering Penny Savings Bank for instance in the South End), but perhaps it’s South Boston, and the Seaport District (including Fort Point Channel) that still have the opportunity to have their look and feel reestablished, and for the better.

Designers and developers are naturally drawn to areas like this where true change can be imparted (shaking things up perhaps), and a positive stamp can be left, leaving it better than the state you found it in.

We are just trying to create honest buildings. We made them neutral, not flashy, but they become significant nonetheless,” said David Neilson, the urban designer behind the 321-323 West Second condo development in South Boston (pictured immediately below).

321-323 West Second Condos

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