Boston Lofts Around Town

By Erica Farthing 24 06 2009

For people seeking out to become a true urban dweller in Boston, often times the images of a loft appears. Wide, expansive spaces with sprawling windows, soaring ceilings, and a lot of character is the image etched into a prospective urbanite using the term “loft” when imagining that downtown Boston living experience. And many times, that image is correct. That is the wonderful thing about Boston lofts you see, they are interchangeable, flexible, and allow for a variety of thoughts, ideas, and uses. Boston has a variety of Boston loft options that cater to Boston loft-style living due to the architecture and buildings that already exist.

Throughout the various neighborhoods of Boston, one can search and find the right Boston loft for them. There are several kinds of Boston lofts currently on the market and different Boston loft developments provide different amenities and styles to their Boston loft residents.

The majority of Boston lofts can be found in neighborhoods such as Boston’s South End, North End, Seaport District, Fort Point Channel, Back Bay, Leather District, and Financial District. Boston lofts feature open spaces, expensive windows, and unlimited options for design & living.

Many Boston lofts include exposed beams, original floors, wide open spaces, high ceilings, large living areas, and extremely open floor plans. The majority of Boston lofts are a unique blend of old & new architecture creating an interesting urban yet modern feel. Several luxury Boston lofts are on the market today.

Some of the most well-known Boston loft developments include:

210 South Street Lofts
285 Columbus Lofts
700 Harrison Lofts
American Brewery Lofts
Art Block Lofts
DNA Lofts
FP3 Boston Lofts
Industrie Lofts
Lofts at 36A
NorthPoint Lofts
The 1850 Lofts

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, East Cambridge, Leather District, North End, Seaport, South Boston, South End

Leather District Condos & 210 South Street

By Erica Farthing 23 06 2009

Boston’s vibrant Leather District is conveniently situated close to Boston’s South End, Boston’s Financial District, and South Station among many other areas in downtown Boston. Consisting of many condo conversion loft buildings, Leather District condos often feature commercial businesses on the ground floor with spacious loft-style condos on the top floors. Leather District condos can be viewed as “industrial chic” and a great example of Leather District loft-style condos are the 210 South Street condos located at 210 South Street.

210 South street is a new Boston loft conversion in the heart of Boston’s Leather District. With the Leather District emerging as a trendy and up an coming area in downtown Bosotn, many restaurants, nightclubs, and shops have also started to emerge along with more Leather District condos.

Originally designed as a merchant building for the marketing, design, and assembly of leather products, 210 South Street condos have been renovated into unique loft-style condos while maintaining their original industrial feel. Amenities at 210 South Street condos including a renovted lobby, concierge, marble master baths, whirlpool tubs, storage area, fitness center, and GE appliances.

Take a look at the available loft-style condo units at 210 South Street condos in Boston’s Leather District:

$699,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1350

$599,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1709

$599,000, 1 Bd, 2 Ba, 1374

$589,000, 1 Bd, 2 Ba, 1709

$575,000, 1 Bd, 2 Ba, 1119

Learn more about 210 South Street Condos

Find out more about Leather District Condos

Contact us today for more information about Boston condos, 210 South Street Condos, and Leather District Condos!

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Leather District

Boston Open Houses This Weekend

By Anthony Longo 16 04 2009

Looks like this is the weekend for open houses in Boston !!!

This a.m. I came into work to run some searches for a relocation client who is coming in to Boston this weekend - and I was blasted with the little “Open House” pins all over our MLive Maps. Take a look at the screen shot above - this is a simple South End Condos Search and more than 80% of them are having an open house this weekend. I am assuming that most of the other Boston neighborhoods are the same - so I did some quick links for you below on all Open Houses in Boston this weekend!

Well if you are interested in South End Condos - here is an easy link to all South End Open Houses (109).

Quick Links To Other Open Houses:

Back Bay Open Houses (48)

Beacon Hill Open Houses (25)

Charlestown Open Houses (39)

North End Open Houses (17)

Fenway Open Houses (14)

Waterfront Open Houses (23)

South Boston Open Houses (91)

Seaport District Open Houses (26)

Leather District Open Houses (5)

Midtown Boston Open Houses (11)

*** REMINDER ***

If you are going to open houses this weekend (or anytime for that matter) - never waive your right to a buyers agent (read this post if you missed it: Don’t buy alone!).

If you are asked by the host or listing agent to sign-in, that is absolutely fine and normal. Most of the time on the open house sign-in book, there is a place that asks if you are working with a buyers agent or a buyers broker. ALWAYS ANSWER THIS - YES! (If they ask for a name - you can feel free to use my name - Tony Longo w/CondoDomain)

Even if you have not engaged a buyers agent (like CondoDomain) this will leave the option for you to engage us in the future.

Say you fall in love with that particular place and want to submit an offer. If you end up doing it on your own, the listing agent has 100% fiduciary duties to represent the sellers interest and the sellers interest only. This means anything the agent tells you is pretty much NOT in your interest. Working with a buyers agent does not cost you any $$$ out of pocket and the buyers agent commission is already worked into the price you are bidding on (whether you know it or not, the listing agent is getting paid both brokerage fees).

Bottom line - the service & the savings of a buyers agent is priceless - use one!

Bonus: Any buyers agent will add value to your transaction and help you tremendously in the home-buyer purchase. Here @ CondoDomain we are a bit different and we actually provide you the exact same service as any other buyers agent (well, maybe a bit more as we are a data-driven company) and you will get CASH BACK when you buy with us. I know sounds crazy…but it’s true! Don’t believe it? Check out how it works.

Well - you already know I will be flying around the South End & Seaport neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday - if you see me, make sure to yell out and say hello! Happy Hunting!

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Categories : Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Apartments, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown, Charlestown Navy Yard, Commissions, Fenway, Leather District, Midtown, Neighborhoods, New Developments, North End, Open Houses, Seaport, South Boston, South End, Waterfront

Leather District Lofts

By Anthony Longo 25 03 2009

Leather District Lofts

Leather District Lofts: Industrial Chic

Boston Magazine says that living in a Boston’s Leather District Loft is like living in “Greenwich Village or SoHo in the 1970s”. The vibrant Leather District lofts that makes up this community is located in the southernmost part of the business district, so Leather District loft owners are in the heart of Boston. Cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, and theaters are all at the doorstep of Leather District loft developments. In the winter of 2007, Kevin Spacey shot a scene in his upcoming movie on a piece of timeless Leather District real estate, the South Street Diner.

Leather District real estate is mainly comprised of condo conversion buildings, meaning that commercial businesses are on the ground floor. This offers the Leather District loft owner lively activities day and night.

A Leather District Loft or loft implies industrial chic. Generally, Leather District lofts boast open spaces, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and high ceilings. The mixture of European-style and artistic-cosmopolitan vibes found in Leather District real estate give the neighborhood a distinct feel. If you are looking for exciting, practical downtown living, Leather District real estate might be just for you.

When it comes to searching for the perfect Leather District loft and later getting the best deal on your Boston real estate, you want professionals who are experienced with the niche market of luxury Leather District lofts. The experts at CondoDomain have extensive listings for Leather District lofts and are expert negotiators in the Boston Condo market. Contact us now to start the process of finding your new home.

Hot new Leather District Lofts for sale:
210 South Street
Lincoln Plaza
Otello Lofts

Search All Leather District Lofts

Tags: Leather District, Leather District Boston, Leather District Lofts, Leather District Condos, Midtown Lofts, Seaport Lofts, South Station Lofts, Boston Lofts, Boston Loft

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Categories : Boston Apartments, Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Featured Listings, Leather District, New Developments

Leather District Boston Lofts Under $700,000

By Erica Farthing 12 03 2009

After checking out Bingo last night at District, I was curious to see just how many lofts are available in Boston’s Leather District. It’s close proximity to South Station and the Financial District make it an ideal location for many professionals and it appears to be a neighborhood in the midst of growth and renewal.

I searched on the CondoDomain website for Leather District Boston Lofts under $700,000. It was interesting to discover that there are several Leather District Boston Lofts under $700,000 currently available.

Here are my top five results for Leather District Lofts under $700,000:

210 South Street #4-2, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1350 sf, $699,000

70 Lincoln St #518, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1130 sf, $689,000

121 Beach Street #403, 2 Bd 2 Ba, 1685 sf, $659,000

717 Atlantic Ave #7A, 1 Bd 1 Ba, 1472 sf, $639,000

116 Lincoln Street #5C, 1 Bd 1 Ba, 991 sf, $489,000

Search all Leather District Boston Lofts under $700,000

If you would like more information on Boston’s Leather District, Boston Lofts, or Leather District Boston Lofts under $700,000 please feel free to contact me today.

Amazing photo courtesy of Gig Harmon on Flickr…check out his stuff right here

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Leather District

BINGO Hits Boston!

By Erica Farthing 10 03 2009

Looking for something new and different to do this week? No longer a game for your grandparents in a VFW Hall, Bingo has arrived in Boston in an entirely different style.

Round up your friends and bring your Bingo game to District Restaurant & Lounge for the grand opening of Not Your Grandaddy’s Bingo on Tuesday, March 10th.

Bingo has arrived in Boston in a new and fun way. Hosted by comedian Shaun Connelly, Not Your Grandaddy’s Bingo will be sure to bring laughs and introduce you to a new Tuesday night festivity.

Doors open at 5:00pm and the balls start rolling at 6:30pm. It’s free to play and the games are continuous so you can get in on the action whenever you arrive!

Bingo enthusiasts and Bingo newbies alike will enjoy this exciting after work activity at District Restaurant & Lounge, located at 180 Lincoln St in Boston’s Leather District.

There are many great prizes to be won, hope to see you there!

To RSVP please email: specialevents@districtboston.com

Contact me today if you would like to find out more information on Not Your Grandaddy’s Bingo at District Restaurant & Lounge. See you in the Leather District.

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Categories : Boston Lifestyle, Leather District

Boston High-End Luxury Condos Gets Release From Press

By Anthony Longo 2 01 2009

Has the press finally seen the light? After an entire year of bad press after bad press, the luxury market in downtown Boston gets a sunny-side-up review!

The Boston Hearld reports today that …

Condominium sales may have tanked statewide, but Boston’s luxury condo market is still cruising along.

Sales of condos priced at $600,000 or more rose to 849 from January through November, up from 806 for the same period in 2007, a 5.3 percent increase, according to The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman.

Meanwhile, the median price for high-end properties increased by 3.7 percent to $959,000 this year, up from $925,000 in 2007.

“People want to live in downtown Boston and that hasn’t changed,” said Tracy Campion, a broker who specializes in luxury sales. “A Tiffany necklace is still a Tiffany necklace.”

While the constant drumbeat of bad real estate news has sent some agents seeking other careers, Boston’s downtown neighborhoods continue to sell. The trend appears to fit the law of supply and demand. One year ago, the MLS Property Information Network listed 471 condos priced above $600,000. Today the total is 403.

Continue…

Some High-End Luxury Boston Condos (New Developments)

285 Columbus Lofts

45 Province

Battery Wharf

Claflin Building

FP3 Boston

Mandarin Oriental Residences

Penny Savings Bank

Residences at the InterContinental

The Clarendon

The Macallen

W Hotel and Residences

Zero Marlborough

Search all Boston Condos

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Categories : Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown, Leather District, Midtown, New Developments, North End, Seaport, South Boston, South End, Super Luxury, Waterfront

45 New Listings For Sale Downtown

By Anthony Longo 20 10 2008

(Pictured above is 9 Willow Street on Beacon Hill on the market for $825,000)

I just did a quick search for all Boston condos for sale in all downtown neighborhoods at all price points that came on the market within the last 5 days. (See Search Results Here)

They range from all over. The most expensive is a unit at The Mandarin which came on for $5.5M and the least expensive is a unit at 21 Alberdeen Street for $170,000.

Here are some units that stuck out to us as good deals.

Price: $2,495,000
303 Berkeley Street
Unit # 5
Boston, MA 02116

Price: $1,400,000
220 Boylston Street
Unit # 1202
Boston, MA 02116

Price: $825,000
9 Willow Street
Unit # 71
Boston, MA 02108

Price: $499,000
85 E India Row
Unit # 14A
Boston, MA 02110

Price: $399,000
145 Pinckney St
Unit # 134
Boston, MA 02114

Price: $379,000
32 Mead St
Unit # 3
Boston, MA 02129

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Categories : Arts District, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown, Charlestown Navy Yard, Chinatown, East Cambridge, Featured Listings, Fenway, Leather District, Midtown, New Developments, North End, Seaport, South Boston, South End, Waterfront

New MLS Listings (Our Picks)

By Anthony Longo 13 05 2008

(Photo of 107 South Street, MLS listing below courtesy of Maxwell Associates)

There were 36 new Boston MLS listings to hit the market this week. Here are a few of our picks! (Order: from lowest price to highest)

$290,000 - 790 East Fourth Street - 1Bed 1 Bath - South Boston

$369,000 - 59 P Street - 2 Bed 1 Bath PH - South Boston

$412,000 - 66 Chandler Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath - South End

$495,000 - 4 Bunker Hill Ct - 2 Bed 1 Bath - Charlestown

$570,000 - 111 Beach Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath Loft - Leather District

$649,000 - 390 Commonwealth Ave - 2 Bed 1 Bath - Back Bay

$899,000 - 107 South Street - 1 Bed 2 Bath - Leather District

$1,895,000 - 197 8th Street - 2 Bed 2 Bath PH - Charlestown Navy Yard

Interested in any of these MLS listings - give us a call and we will be glad to set up an showing for you!

Nothing here Search all Boston MLS Listings

Happy Tuesday

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Categories : Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown, Charlestown Navy Yard, Featured Listings, Leather District, South Boston

210 South Street Loft

By Anthony Longo 24 03 2008

We are loving this 210 South Street Loft in Boston’s Leather District.

Priced at $699,000 this loft is tastefully done-up and is one of the best looking units in the building.

The Basics

210 South Street
Unit # 4-2
Boston, MA 02111

MLS # 70695460

Status: Active
Type: Condominium
Beds: 2 Bedroom
Bath: 2 (Baths)

Sq/Ft: 1350
Price per Sq/Ft: $517.78
Condo Fee: $619 (monthly)
Taxes: $4,013 (annual)

Estimated Payment: $3,749

Description:

One-Of-A-Kind, Custom Designed LUXURY LOFT in the Leather District. H/W Floors throughout, Marble, en-suite Master Bath with shower and Jacuzzi, Stainless Steel Appliances with Bosch Dishwasher and Granite Counter-Tops. Condo Fee includes Heat, A/C, Cable, Internet, Concierge and Fitness Room. Extra Large, Deeded Storage Room is included in the sale.

This 210 South Street listing is being marketed by Yelena Mechiche Alami of Maxwell Associates. You can see more of this listing on their Boston Lofts website here.

See all lofts for sale at 210 South Street.