Multiple cranes are in the ground, and they are racing to pull what will be one of the premier properties along Columbus Avenue out of the three-level garage below. The Bryant on Columbus has communicated that they are officially moving their tentative completion date from April 2008 to August 2008.
More to come soon on what we think will be one of the best properties along the border of the South End and Back Bay.
Keith Munsell 
I like this project, a lot. It is one of the few new developments in Boston where you can get a real three-bedroom home at a practical (well, million-dollar plus …) range.
I hope sales move more quickly than the construction. It seems like it is taking them forever.
I don’t think the sales team is doing a good job. I know that sounds harsh, but I think, based on the value of the homes, that they should be further along in sales than they are, now (I think they have less than 20% pre-sold?, meaning, around 5-10 units).
They should be pushing the location, plus the large sizes of units, fair price per square foot, etc.
The back of the building bunches up right against 131 Dartmouth St, meaning light is limited, but these are floor-thru units, so there will be plenty of light in the front.
I think the perfect buyer would be a family with one or two toddlers, and a nanny. The nanny can actually live in the third bedroom!
They need to be selling a “lifestyle”.
I just passed by there today and they were just reaching the street level for the underground parking. The Bryant is well on its way!