We lived at 30 Dalton for 2+ years and, while our experience wasn't wholly negative, wouldn't…read morerecommend it to anyone seeking a rental in Boston as there are far better values to be found at nicer buildings in the area. First of all, the Yelp ratings for this building have always been terrible and only recently improved when the management incentivized residents with a restaurant gift card to post reviews. So there's that. As others have noted, there are continued issues with the elevators and construction/noise from the Four Seasons across the street. In late 2019, when I was six months pregnant, I had to plead with the management to create a safe environment to walk our dog. At least twice, we were nearly hit by cars peeling around corners because the construction from the Four Seasons eliminated sidewalks and didn't create temporary walkways for pedestrians at that time. Unfortunately, 30 Dalton was unable to rectify this. This past fall, as Covid cases were rising, I had to ask management repeatedly to stop hosting gatherings in unavoidable common spaces. They had happy hours, manicure, and massage events (in the middle of a pandemic!) in the lobby of the building. Finally, they realized how unsafe this was and stopped. But only after multiple requests. The finishes in the apartments are very low quality. If we tried to vacuum while more than two lights were on, or use the Instapot and blender at the same time, we would blow the circuit. Several times we had to complain about trash smells from the garbage room wafting through the vents and into our apartment. Towards the end of our stay, in November 2020, we dealt with loud parties from other units. This never happened pre-pandemic and I can only assume it's because they lowered their standards for new tenants in an effort to lease units. We ended up moving to a new apartment managed by Related and it's night and day. The concierge is extremely professional and prompt in response. Further, we received three months free rent so are now living in an apartment that is 2x the size for approximately the same price we paid at 30 Dalton--and, instead of living across the street from constant construction, we are two blocks from Boston Common. To be clear, there are some very good people working the front desk at 30 Dalton (Zack, Marvin, and Carlos among them), but there are also some real bozos who never look up, ignore you when you walk in, and can't be bothered to push a button that opens the door when your hands are full with groceries you're towing a stroller. It's the little things that really add up to create an experience and, unfortunately, all those little things made ours a less than positive one here.

DO NOT RENT HERE - COLLEGE DORM LIVING CONDITIONS This…read morebuilding has turned into an expensive college dorm. Just in the last ~6 months, I have had to deal with non-residents passed out in our hallway at night, constant smell of weed smoke (including kids smoking weed in the lobby of the building), broken glass all over floors that was not addressed for 8+ hours. The front desk staff is great, but the general manager (Anthony B.) & his team blames the staff for the issues. It's the management's fault for renting to college kids (even though they claim not to, which is a lie). I lived here for 2+ years and the quality of life experience has plummeted. Save yourself the money and live in one of the many other luxury buildings in Boston. I ended up moving out after a slew of terrible experiences, and then was told by Anthony that he was "sorry that happened".

Convenient location w/ subways + stores. Good features +…read moreamenities. Friendly and professional staff + crew. Reasonable noise levels.

This review is only for the application and leasing process. I had applied for one of the…read moreapartments here, but unfortunately couldn't sign the lease due to significant changes in my transcontinental moving schedule. In doing my research of apartments in the area, this apartment managed by Bozzuto stood out in terms of the property, the location, and also the quality of the management company. Reviews on Apartments.com and Yelp have been overwhelmingly positive (with only real complaint being rowdy undergraduates who are no longer allowed to lease in these apartments), and I can confirm that my own experience is accurately reflected by these reviews. I've worked with Christian who was friendly yet professional in phone calls and email communications, and he's been very responsive and willing to help. I am disappointed that I will not be able to stay here, but this will be the first place that I will look the next time I need to find an apartment in the Cambridge area.

We lived here for a few years. While Dana was the assistant manager, we really enjoyed this…read moreapartment complex and had no major issues. Dana always answered her emails. Dana then left and was replaced by Jamie and Torrey. After Dana left, the consistent responding from management ended and I had to contact the Brookfield Properties general email twice because I could not get responses from the 91 Sidney St. managers. In November 2019, our heat broke and would not work consistently. We sent a maintenance request for it to be fixed. Torrey assured us that he was trying everything that he could to fix our heat, and sent out the poor maintenance people (who are VERY nice and awesome but are just not HVAC people and did not know how to fix our heat) several times to fiddle with our heat. We sent email after email, getting sporadic responses from Torrey and spending the winter in several layers of sweatshirts and pants. Finally, on FEBRUARY 24th 2020, I could not take it anymore. I sent an email to Brookfield properties letting them know that I would withhold my rent until our heat was fixed and that the Cambridge Housing Authority was sending out an inspector. I received a call the next day from Jamie saying that the heat would be fixed immediately. I am still so confused as to why we had to wait so long for something that seemed like a quick fix. PLEASE be careful if you decide to live here. Especially if you have small children, pets, or someone who is elderly. Besides freezing, we were okay, but I would be nervous for someone who is not perfectly healthy.

91 Sidney is part of the University Park system. It's one of the newer buildings…read more Pros: Location: It's located near the MIT graduate dorms so it has easily accessible transportation: #1, #70, #70A, EZ Ride, and MIT Shuttles. Also within walking distance to Central. Prices: So the prices for the 1 bedroom has come down significantly. Now, the 580 sq ft bedroom are on the market for about $1700!!! When I was looking around Feb, the prices were around $2100. I'm guessing the referral fee is around $750 because that's the referral fee for 100 Landsdowne. Gym: 91 Sidney has the full machines available. The gym is accessible to other residents within the University Park system though. Parking: If you sign up on the first day, you park at this deck for $100. If you live at KBL or Loft23, parking is also assigned to this deck. Cons: View: The view from the 1 bedroom is pretty ugly. I think I saw bricks. There are no good views from the 1 bedroom apartments as far as I can tell.

Wow this was an awful visit. Emailed them around noon about apartments available for July 1 and…read moreKatherine said to come in before her 3pm appointment to chat and visit. Got there about 2:30pm. Her 3pm showed up early for their appointment, so she asked us to wait 30 min. Didnt finish with them until 50 min later. Then we sit down in her office and she says there are no apartments available until Sept 1st..... Such an unnecessary waste of time.. not even an apology from her.

Really enjoyed living @ 50 West Broadway. The location can't be beat. Pets are welcome. The staff…read morein the office and the maintenance staff are very friendly and responsive. Nice apartments. Washer and dryer in the unit and higher end appliances too. The rent is a little steep especially if you add in parking or pets but it is still reasonable for the location. I'd recommend it!

I lived at Mezzo for four years would definitely recommend the building to anyone who's looking for…read morea pet-friendly, comfortable apartment, but doesn't want to shell out for a luxury building in downtown Boston. The building is located right on the city line between Charlestown and Somerville, which means you get easy access to both locations, but it's kind of a weird in-between neighborhood that can't quite figure out what it wants to be. However, more and more businesses opened up over the years, and the orange line T station is directly behind the building, so you have no shortage of things to do. I personally loved the location because it's a bit quieter and you don't have to pick between Somerville/Cambridge and Boston, but if you want a completely walkable neighborhood, I'd look elsewhere. The building itself is nice and well maintained, but because the rent is a bit lower, you're not going to get the luxury gyms, pools, community rooms, etc. you might see at other big Boston buildings. It's modest, but it has everything you need. There's a little playground and dog park directly across from the building. Covered parking is available in the garage for an extra fee (again WAY cheaper than in downtown Boston). I also have to give a shout out to the maintenance team at Mezzo--every issue I ever had was resolved same day. The leasing office team also does a great job planning resident-appreciation events and activities every month. I had a unit overlooking the courtyard (which is lovely in the Spring and Summer) and the massive floor to ceiling windows (every unit has them) were always one of my favorite things. The walls are also so thick, our neighbor was always blasting music and you could only hear it when you were in the hallway, never from inside the apartment itself. The only downsides in my opinion: storage was pretty limited with only one closet in my unit, and as many of the other reviews here mentioned, trash piles up on every floor of the garage each week. Being close to the T also means a decent amount of foot traffic at night and it's a little rough around the edges. I always felt pretty safe and would walk my dog alone at night, but you do hear some stories and it's best to keep your wits about you. Overall, Mezzo is a great place to live, moving out was definitely bittersweet, and I'll miss a lot about this place. Just don't expect top-tier luxury from a building where you aren't paying for it and you won't be disappointed!

After nearly four years at Mezzo Design Lofts, I reflecting how our experience has evolved and…read morehighlight two distressing events that posed a threat to residents' health, safety and security. Once you start comparing similar-priced apartments, you'll see you won't get your money's worth at Mezzo. The building has a garage that doesn't always open on the first few tries driving back and forth to the sensor - even after a new system was installed. Despite the package locker system they advertise, your items can be left in the hall, in the loading dock or outside the building. And you'll walk past overflowing trash bins in the garage and outside the building on a regular basis. Even after meeting with management about these issues in February, they have not been resolved at the time of writing this. It should not be the residents' job to police and report communal problems affecting the building. However, after two first-rate staff members Paul and Rob left their positions here, that has become the norm. (Don't get me wrong, I can live with those minor annoyances. There are much bigger problems in the world. It just seems weird that we're paying for them.) The deal breaker for me was a serious lapse in communication following reports of a resident running down the halls with a potentially dangerous weapon in the middle of the night. Despite repeated requests to Lincoln Property Company's local and regional management for reassurance of our safety, they argued that it was not their responsibility to send out any apartment-wide messages per their privacy policy. They maintained that perspective even after emergency personnel were stationed in the parking lot the following day and police were on the property again the next week. Their response that they followed "normal protocols" felt like they were more interested in protecting the company than protecting us. That same week, Mezzo hired landscapers, unannounced to residents, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. They clustered in front of the building without masks or maintaining distancing guidelines. The governor's order on essential businesses at the time permitted landscaping for "the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences." Tending to the flower beds does not contribute to resident safety and instead increased our risk of exposure. Mezzo chose to prioritize the look of their property over resident safety and city guidelines. When asked to be directed to supervisors regarding this issue, the property manager informed us she would "not be escalating anything because there is no issue." However, after a quick call to 311 about the governor's guidelines, they opened a case and asked me to report any further incidents. Mezzo advertises itself as a "community you can call home," but while you're here, you'll learn it's best to butter up to management and humor their gossiping about residents. Don't bat an eye when they complain about hosting resident events and tell you that tenants should think of better ideas. Get comfortable with a resident manager who will tell you to wait to use the community room you pay for each month so he can finish a personal call. After an exhausting several months keeping track of possible lease violations, threats to resident safety, and management's apathy to getting our money's worth, we decided to save our money and leave. As is their MO based on phone calls and back-and-forths over email, they'll insist that proper steps have been taken to ensure residents' wellbeing. They'll deny claims of unhelpful and unfriendly management. My efforts working with Mezzo to try to improve our experience has been met with false promises, denial and poor leadership, which doesn't instill confidence in me that they'll fix these or future residents' concerns.

This apartment complex is so low grade. It's the worst place I've ever lived. My toilet isn't even…read moresecurely grounded. The appliances are the cheapest pieces of crap. I'm now dealing with them ripping the walls apart in my bedroom to fix a leak with my air conditioner. I called the staff and they aren't offering me any compensation for the dry wall dust and mess that these guys are creating. I cannot tell you how much I hate this place. Avoid it at all costs. Spend more money to be in an apartment where people actually care about the state of your living arrangements. I hate living here! I cannot wait for my lease to be over and move out of this shit hole!

We wish we found this apartment as soon as we moved to Cambridge…read more Walking in our apartment makes me feel like I can breathe. The windows, along with sky-high ceilings are an excellent reason to want to live here, but add on the proximity to the T and some close, amazing restaurants as a bonus!! Still, the number one reason to live here is the incredible staff - across the board. Every single person who works here does absolutely everything they can to make sure the residents are well and happy. With Tim, Kelly, Amber, Rich and Gio running this place, I guarantee everyone is in good hands. We wish we could buy our apartment!!

1) Make sure you have checked EVERY corner when you move-in. Take a look at the photo, I thought a…read morescratch this obvious must be notified before the move-in inspection. But I was charged $475 for something I did not commit. Just imagine how expensive it can be if it is something worse, and how disfunctional this building is for missing something this obvious. 2) A few days before my move-out date, someone opened my apartment door while I was about to take a nap. This is a direct safety violation. When I called the management to know what is going on, they did not care at all. Your safety is not their concern. Till this day, they still have not given me an answer on this. Update: Kayla has reached out to me, and apologize over the inconvenience it caused me. At least Fuse has shown some respect and concern regarding my issue.

Lived here for three years because of the beautiful view and prime location, but you will regret…read moremoving here. Luxury prices with zero service. As others have mentioned: cheap fixtures and appliances, heating is loud, lighting is poorly designed/wired, management is perfunctory at best and security is lax. Bike storage and management is pathetic, but parking is worse, and they have very few guest parking spaces, which need to be reserved and picked up during management hours. Always had good service from maintenance and cleaning staff is friendly and thorough, but if you want a good customer experience, rent anywhere else.

I have lived here for three years, and I think they do an exceptional job with maintenance,…read morequestions, concerns, and anything you might need. The mail is protected, so there are no thefts. The rent is considered very reasonable for the area that it's in, which is the West End. Overall, quite pleased.

This is a fantastic building for a great price…read more The 1 bedrooms are fully renovated, central AC and heat. There is laundry on each floor and all the residents are very nice and quiet. It is great living here.