Ever since graduated from high school, i have moved around the city almost once a year, i have lived in many apt, townhouse, single family places, and i stayed in allston,-brighton-brookline area for the past 13 years. By far Brookhouse is the best i ever stayed(within affortable price for me), i have stayed here over 4 years now and i dont think i will move anytime soon.
pros: 1. i dont have to list all the amenties, if you have seen the pics i am sure you are already amazed by what they offer. i love exercising, and the equipments here are very updated and well kept( i dont mind have some new weights, they are quite worn out). the pool is very clean, and it opens till late, even you get off work at 6pm, you will still have time to enjoy it, but it gets quite crowded during weekends.
2. nice pond right outside the front gate, great for walking dogs or jogging. i see people with all kinds of dogs living here, and i dont recall any complains.
3. all rooms are spacious and well maintained. they have scheduled carpet clean, window wash, they change your AC filter, check your alarm regularly. 700+ units here, if someone could do pick up-drop off laundry service, they could be rich!
4. the staffs are responsible, and nice. i got locked out a couple of time, and my heat was broken once, both times they have been helpful. and i did get a complain from neighbors for talking loud on the balcony after 10 pm, i dont think i was that loud(may bec i was half drunk), but its good to know that they keep control of the nosie.
5. great location, 2 T lines to the city.
6. people here are VERY nice, i begin to think i could be the biggest trouble maker. lots of residents are unit owners, they tend to keep things nice.
cons: 1. if your unit doesnt come with a parking, it might be hard for you. i love the heated garage, but its a little expensive to rent.
2. i enjoy the quietness, but it is a little too quiet. Lots of residents are families with kids, if you are having a party, you can talk as loud as you want but there cant be any music. also no overnight parking, so your party better ends before 1am.
3. you have to pay to use the dumpster. there are trash rooms for your daily waste, but if you need to get rid of bigger items like furnitures, you have to pay 30 bucks, someone will come and move it for you, but if they take longer than 30 mins, you have to pay more for extended time.
they are doinig a construction work at the front gate, so it might not look as appealing, but i would highly recommand ppl to stay here. read more