Management ignored signs of a deceased resident for weeks. The body was only discovered after an outside wellness check. A noxious, chemical odor now lingers in the hallway, seemingly used to mask the biohazard smell. There has been zero communication or reassurance from management about air quality, cleanup, or resident safety. On-site staff are incompetent and unprofessional, and upper off-site management is showing little sign of accountability, concern, or action despite resident complaints. I would not wish this experience upon anyone else. read more

I work in Cambridge and live with my wife elsewhere whenever I don't need to go into the office. My 600 sq ft apartment has cost me about $600 over the past 6 months. Electricity has been a few dollars less over the same time period. At first the water was always cold. I didn't put in a work order because I've lived in situations where I had to bathe in freezing water every day (military barracks in Korea) and I just forced myself to deal with it. Most people probably wouldn't. What prompted me to write my review today is that I just got an email telling me that the rent due in less than 5 days suddenly needs to be paid with a personal check or cashiers check. I don't even know where I keep my checkbook anymore because I use it for literally nothing. It was a great convenience to have the ability to use my credit card to pay my bills, especially when I'm often traveling and have no other need to buy stamps or envelopes. The new process is going to cost me about $100 in additional time and costs beyond the convenience fee that I was expecting to pay since I'm going to be out of town when I'd ordinarily be paying. Also, it seems like the new management company sent a template letter informing us of the new ownership. Recieving a template letter (where the temlate parts weren't replaced and filled in) that looks like it's supposed to be a legal notice is highly disturbing because I'm not a litigious guy and poor record keeping on their part could change that in any number of ways really fast. It's bad enough that it looks like a scam letter with all the idiosyncrasies in it. Just one example- CambridgePark Drive instead of Cambridgepark Drive as the address. Will not be renewing. Too much risk. read more

I can't recommend living here. The construction just isn't solid enough to buffer you from rowdy neighbors. My new next door neighbors can be heard just talking to each other in their apartment (clearly audible from both the hallway outside our apartments and from my bedroom), which is annoying but tolerable. But my new upstairs neighbors are heavy footed and have at least one kid running and jumping around their apartment ALL THE TIME, along with their pounding and stomping, all of which causes my whole apartment to shake and the noise is just unbearable. The management office tried to reach out to the neighbors, but it didn't improve things at all. It's too bad- I've lived here about 9 months, and the previous neighbors were ok. It's a nice enough apartment, but the rent is astronomical to be subject to such torture. I really don't want to move, but I don't know how much more of this I can take. read more

I made Hanover Alewife my home in November of 2021. My experience living here has been very positive so far. The office staff are great people who work hard to make this an awesome place to live for everyone. Generally the building is kept clean and inviting. The size of my one bedroom apartment is sufficient for my needs, the appliances are reasonable, the countertops are nice, and noise from the neighbors and surrounding area is what I would expect from apartment building living. The very few minor issues I have had with the apartment were addressed quickly by the awesome building maintenance team. Regarding location, you can't get more convenient than a 0.2 mile walk to Alewife T station. You've got the convenience of access to everything the city of Boston has to offer without having to pay rent and parking expenses in the city. There are great walking paths nearby that are great to use year round. Overall, it's working out very well for me. As is the case with every apartment, there are some of the usual quirks but so far nothing that I would say affects my comfort living here. There is quite a bit of construction around the building, but hasn't been an issue for me. Construction can't go on forever. I would challenge anyone to find an apartment in or around the city that doesn't have some kind of construction going on nearby. If you are considering moving to the area, I certainly recommend stopping by Hanover Alewife to check out the apartment, building amenities, location, and meet the super awesome leasing office staff! read more

You will be living in the middle of a noisy construction zone. There are 3(!) construction sites nearby, 2 right NEXT to the building. They start working around 6a, so there is no way to sleep past that. Also, beware that they will give you a decent deal your 1st year but will increase by 25% the year after. Facilities are ok, but nothing extraordinary in this price range. Better avoid this specific location. UPDATE (08/23/21): I did reach out to the management one more time, since they replied to my comment on Yelp. They basically said that they are unable to influence construction schedule and the best they can do is send another email reminder to the nearby builders... so basically, my recommendation stays the same - do NOT move in here until you actually visit during morning hours and can see and hear yourself what you have to live through. (I'll lower my rating from 2 to 1 star, since the management here pretends on Yelp that they are being useful but in reality they are useless when it comes to taking care of their residents.) read more

Lately we see a lot of people in the lobby waiting to tour the building and feel it's our obligation to share our experience living here for a little more than a year, since May 2020. Pros: - Close to the bird sanctuary and a lot of nice walking/biking trails - Convenient to red line - Outdoor spaces and pool are nice to have in warmer months and usually not too busy Cons: Safety and security: The front door is open all day for anyone to enter with full access to the building and all residential floors, whether there is someone manning the mgmt office or not. We've seen houseless people enter during the day unchallenged by mgmt staff, and one instance of a man walking the halls and trying apartment door handles. There have been issues w houseless and non-residents staying overnight in lobby, vestibules, and common areas and in some cases damaging property. The front door is supposed to be locked when the mgmt office is closed but pretty regularly it's unlocked when we've returned quite late at night. Mgmt admits there have been issues with the lock mechanism malfunctioning. Nearby complexes Luxe and Windsor, in contrast, require fobs for entry at all hours including offce hours, and at Windsor fobs are required to access elevators to residential floors as well. Building quality: The building may look nice but construction is very poor. We have had to call maintenance more in a year living here than in the previous decade of renting combined. We had no hot water 3 times within 2 months over the past winter. Ultimately mgmt had to replace our water heater bc it was "very old" yet the bldg is just a few years old. We also lost heat twice, had a plumbing issue with the kitchen sink, and an issue with a rattling air vent that cannot be turned off, among others. The elevator in the lobby was broken recently for about a week, and the secure package lockers they advertise are not so secure, as the door to the locker has been broken and wide open for as long as we can remember. There is no sound proofing, and unless you're on the top floor you can hear everything from your upstairs neighbors: every drawer pulled, cabinet closed, and their foot steps you'll not just hear but you'll feel the vibrations as well. As a visitor once remarked, it's like living inside a drum. Construction zone: As others have noted, there are a number of active construction sites within a block, and two directly outside the windows of units facing Cambridgepark Drive. While they're not legally allowed to start before 7am, they typically start at 5:30am including Saturdays, and sometimes are out late, like last night, at 1:30am. We moved in during Covid having only done a virtual tour, and mgmt withheld this information. When we asked to move to the back of the building due to the noise, mgmt said we could move for a $2,000 "transfer fee." Cleanliness: They use the word luxury a lot, but our unit had not been cleaned when we moved in. The previous tenant had left behind items in cabinets and closets, and surfaces were in places dusty and in others sticky to touch. Mgmt did compensate us for this, but it was tough to show up with a moving crew into a filthy unit. The lobby also really does smell like an open sewer. They've recently put a Febreze plug into the lobby to combat it with minimal effect. Fees, fees, fees: After living here for a few months, all of our lightbulbs started to go out, and they said we could have them replaced for over $100. These are 1800 hour bulbs that we couldn't possibly have used a fraction of in such a short time, but mgmt intended to pass fees for the last tenant's usage on to us. They also provided us with one key to the apartment and said a second key would be $150. Also as a note some of the glowing reviews we have seen online were in fact written by mgmt office staff, and while they may have been residents as well as part of their employment package, we'd take those with a grain of salt. read more

My husband and I have been living at Hanover Alewife for over a year now and we love it! Our apartment is really nice, the management is friendly and helpful, and any minor issues we have had maintenance-wise have been handled quickly and effectively. I was a little worried about noise of neighbors or construction but we haven't had any issues (courtyard-side, 2nd floor unit). The door to the hallway seems to be the least sound-proofed part of the unit but that hasn't been a problem at all. I love being close to the T and some of the shops in Alewife, and I find the area very walkable. The amenities are nice - we most frequently use the gym and the courtyards and really enjoy them. read more

The staff at Hanover Alewife are awesome, always helpful and quick to answer, as well as the amazing 24/7 maintenance team. The apartments are well prepared before you move in and continuously maintained thru your stay. HANOVER ALEWIFE thumbs UP!!! Keep up the good work. DS read more

I have lived here for almost 9 months. I had decided not to review if I didn't have anything positive to say.....but the time for honesty has come. For starters, you cannot deny that the building overall looks beautiful! They do a great job at upkeep both inside and out. If you are like me you will notice that the bathrooms are quite lovely and the outdoor courtyards are great! Overall, however it seems to have been made poorly. On a slightly windy day you would think someone is going to break in your home if you choose to live on the 6th floor. Management has made excuses as to why is gets so loud and random vents seem to open and let air in your home, but coming from Zinc apartments, where I lived on the 15th floor, I can only say that it does not HAVE to be this way. In addition I have already had to call to have my walls re-plastered where they have separated from the ceiling and corners. Again, comparing Hanover to Zinc, Zinc was brand new when I moved in there also, the only difference is that the quality of work seemed to be much higher at Zinc. I won't even go into how the carpet has separated from the room transitions...or the fact that none of the doors have the handicapped button to open up automatically. Next, lets address the management team : it seems to be very unsteady. I have seen a lot of friendly associates come and go. Until recently I avoided the front office because Kiley, the property manager, had a TERRIBLE attitude and was often exceptionally unprofessional. If it weren't for Richard (who is also no longer here) apologizing for her actions, I would have surely sought after for a new apartment. Taylor is nice too and has recently replaced Kiley (she does have a VERY aggressive little dog, so BEWARE). The maintenance crew is awesome! They are very responsive. I have only had one issue, and it is more with the management that the actual maintenance crew. Some time ago I requested for the refrigerator water filter to be changed, it was red. They told me that I would have to order one for myself and then contact them and they would install it or that they could come and hold the button down until the light turned green again and I could keep using the old one as is. Really??? I have NEVER heard of a "LUXURY" apartment requiring this of their residents, BUT really wanted the filter changed so I called to order one using the information that I was provided. Unfortunately, I was told that they were out of stock. So you mean to tell me that the apartment doesn't have one that they could provide me? TheY should really look into this policy and consider giving residents alternative options. Or, they could just purchase many in advance and change them when needed, after all this is a "luxury" apartment, right?!? Finally, the location seems great.... until you start living here. That's when you realize that the traffic is ABSURD! It will literally take you 30-45 min to get past Whole Foods...yes, I know, that is less than a 10 min walk away. To make things worse. The parking garage is atrocious. They have cars packed on cars, knowing that there is no room to get in or out of your vehicle without hitting the person parked next to you...and they do nothing. They are more interested in collecting fees than prioritizing residents concerns. God forbid someone damage your car, because they have already stated that they won't be held liable, although they knowingly placed you in a spot where you are bound to cause vehicular damage to those beside you. If you ever want to drive your own car, this is NOT the place for you! I invite you to come any morning or evening and see for yourself. Other than that, the community here is pretty great! :-) read more

Caitlin, the Assistant Property Manager, showed us around and was knowledgable, courteous, and patient. She answered all our questions and emails and kept in contact with us as we deliberated our decision. She definitely sets a high standard for property managers! The apartment itself is excellent. Spacious, clean, and WAY more affordable than comparable spaces around Boston. Full disclosure: We didn't end up staying at Hanover Alewife. It had nothing to do with the apartments and everything to do with our commute. read more

My boyfriend and I recently signed a lease with Hanover Alewife. The complex built last year (2017) is stunning. Every apartment feels like a home by Hanover's thoughtful design (for example, there is a built-in desk unit in most of the floor plans we viewed, which is great for kids doing homework or if you work from home.) We worked with Sarah, she is fantastic, super friendly super knowledgeable. Hanover Corporate Staff works with you to make you feel like a top priority. If you are looking in the North Cambridge area, I highly recommend Hanover Alewife. *** Also, this apartment is just minutes to the red line. Maybe 3-minute walk? Minutes to Fresh Pond Plaza with a movie theater, Home Goods, Whole Foods etc. read more

I leave this review hoping that this helps future prospective residents be aware of certain conditions of these premises before deciding where to live. I've lived at several Hanover Properties, and I can say that Hanover Alewife is truly an embarrassment to the Hanover brand. You may ask why I say this? To which I answer, first and foremost, the building has a foul odor that emits throughout the entire building, which, funny enough, is why my partner and I nicknamed it the Smelly Hanover. Second, the facility is not secure, and some homeless people find their way into the building and sleep in the hallways. The building management says they are aware, but the homeless people are always gone before the staff gets into the building to open the office, so they can't do anything about it. In addition, I had my two brand-new bikes, which I had owned for less than four months before they were stolen from me. I had them locked up with a ULock in the supposedly secure key fob access-only bike room here at Hanover Alewife, which also conveniently has no cameras. The third thing to know before signing the lease, the building refuses to safely accept and track packages which constantly results in deliveries being stolen or going missing. The building management refuses to sort through hundreds of boxes to find the one that belongs to you, so they let you do it yourself. So if you don't mind spending ten to fifteen minutes trying to find your delivery, then this might not be of concern to you. The fourth thing to know, the nonsmoking policy is good on paper but means nothing to the current residents who smoke all around and in the building (I'll add a picture of the classy no smoking signs that they plastered everywhere for your reference). The fifth vital thing to know is that there has been construction going on around the building for about two years now, which causes traffic jams in and out of the building every single day. To add, I've already had to replace two run flat tires for about $500 a piece because the construction workers leave nails and screws out in the driveway. The sixth important thing to know, there are a lot of daycares in and around the Hanover Alewife complex, which means that people stop and block traffic waiting to pick up their kids from daycare, which also prevents access to the Hanover Alewife parking garage. I can share more wonderful experiences that I've had living here at the good and old Smelly Hanover, but I think you get the gist. Happy home hunting, everybody! Be wise in your decisions. read more

Been a renter here since October 2017 and decided to wait to leave a review. I plan on updating this over time, but I've got a lot of material already... We are in a 1-bedroom, 800 sq-ft apartment on the 4th floor, overlooking the 2nd courtyard. Aesthetics, as others have noted, are terrific. This is a new building with a pleasant style that attempts to be luxurious. The apartments have great features, full kitchens, faux wood floors, spacious tubs, and the kitties feel comfortable here. Location is great. The T is nearby. Building quality has been fine while we've been here. Amenity rooms like the gym, club room, and courtyards are all quite lovely and comfortable. The pool area is decent, although forget about a quiet lounge area in the summer. Some parents let their kids go wild in this (1st) courtyard with reckless abandonment at times. When it rains, there is a grey water line under/near the building which fills up (I'm told) and leads to a sewage scent in some areas of the 1st floor. The smell is mostly covered by the air fresheners you will notice as you tour the building. Once you realize that this exists, you will have trouble not thinking about it. Covered parking is a god send after living in single family homes in the area with street parking. My wife loves getting into her room-temperature car when its 90F or 10F outside. It's totally worth it and we can't go back to street parking! There are electrical outlets for some spots but management has said they are not "installed" yet. So, "until someone buys this building from them," it would be tough to own an electric car and keep it charged. Also, the parking spaces are drawn quite narrowly. Now that the parking lot is at capacity, my wife sometimes has trouble getting into spots - at nearly $300 per month, that is a hard pill to swallow. .....wait.... just a sec.... ok ~ Where was I? As I type this review I'm sitting by our balcony with a sliding glass door open (Juliet balcony) and I'm being interrupted by rail yard noises, including a train that passes by every so often - less on weekends. **You cannot sit or eat comfortably in the courtyards while this train careens by.** The 1st courtyard has a bit more of a buffer, but the 2nd and 3rd do not. You will need to temporarily stop all conversation, and thought, while that train goes by. Better in the winter because your windows and sliding door will probably be closed. We tell ourselves its no big deal... but it does get old if you are a long-term resident. The staff turnover seems very high, like quarterly? All young people, which is fine, but they could be coached on service and hospitality. Perhaps I've misunderstood their role but I'm sometimes surprised by how they respond to questions or little issues that pop up from time to time. I've experienced proper service in upscale residencies before (Tokyo, Singapore, Bali), so I'm often underwhelmed by the service here. Which brings me to the price. Cambridge is an expensive place to live and Hanover Alewife is no exception. There is a lot of competition in this neighborhood, all with similar issues I imagine. I'm not sure if we will stay when the lease ends. Update 11/12/2018: We decided to renew the lease because it was easier than moving to a neighbor's building, even if we could get a $2,000-3000 concession bonus. For new renters, keep in mind that your rent will go up by a small amount no matter when your renewal occurs. Our renewal should be based on a move in date of January, which should be lower than the September price that we moved in on. We are comfortable and that's all the matters to us right now. :) Happy house hunting. read more

We've been living here for several months now, and it's been a great experience. The property management, sales, and maintenance staff are top-notch, the facility is brand new, and the apartments are excellent! read more

This property has beautiful amenities, apartments have great finishes and high ceilings. Location is great, within few minutes to the Alewife T Station. The property manager is super attentive, knowledgeable and helped me clarify all my questions. read more

For the most part we have enjoyed living here but there are a number of things that have made the experience less than perfect. Temporary parking is next to impossible. Do you have a visitor for a couple hours? You're out of luck. They only have a couple visitor passes, they're usually all currently being used, and they're a big pain to use. We parked a rental car out front for a few minutes and they put this big sticker on the car with horrible adhesive that was nearly impossible to get off the car. So thanks for defacing a rental car that I'm financially on the line for. Another choice incident was when one of the staff members chased my mother with cancer as she just came in to use the restroom before driving another hour and a half. The fire alarms are another huge issue. They go off at all hours, and they're so ear-piercingly loud that I can't even figure out how to put on shoes to get outside. It has happened too many times to count in the 2 years we have lived here. One particularly wonderful incident at 3am I believe was because odors from a trash room set off the fire alarm.... The pool has also been a struggle. Somehow a number of really loud non resident children manage to get in unsupervised and make the pool a very loud unpleasant place to be. I understand it's hard to police from a management perspective but it really ruins one of the key amenities for the building. Oh, and how come the lobby smells like sewage like 25% of the time you walk in? Maybe because the low flow toilets in the units are so low flow that they get clogged regularly and require an embarrassing maintenance request. Frequently. read more

The one star is only derived solely from the convenience of the location which this complex is in -being close to the redline. Some of these reviews feel strangely fake and higher than I expected but in my stay we had multiple issues with the leasing office in which they seem understaffed or just plain useless. There is high turnover in the office and seems that they can't find good help, or just blatantly don't want to help. Even though they send out multiple emails going over rules of the lease many tenants seem to still not care- and it doesn't seem as the management team does either. People smoke in their rooms, park as they please, leave the garbage room a mess, etc. The parking lot and first floor smells like a restroom and is tight. They try to maintain the smell with scents but some days cannot contain it. The building seems to be aging quickly and the shine of a new complex is already staying to fade if you look closely. Rent is high even though if you're looking in the Cambridge area that is to be expected. Overall, if you're willing to spend the money to live in a "luxury" building I would look elsewhere. read more

Do NOT move here. They have changed management at least 7 times since opening. The leasing manager Tiana is inexperienced and does not have any real experience managing a building. This woman lies to cover her lies. When I complained abut an issue she said "what do you want me to do?' Perhaps your job. At least 5 tenants have seen mice and she told me I am the only person in the building who has seen mice. When another resident confirmed she seen mice, she said I was lying. Do NOT rent from here if you want to be respected as a tenant and if you would like to get concerns addressed. read more

Super warm Management. The building has good energy and is close to the Train. Taylor and Dana are fabulous!

I've had several issues with Hanover Alewife after living there for 1.5 years: - High turnover of staff and they do not return calls or properly handle issues; extremely unprofessional - Parking lot is extremely tight and prone to accidents - Lobby has a strong sewage smell that can't be masked - Tenants do not follow rules on smoking, getting rid of trash, etc. Trash rooms are always messy. - Multiple fire alarms in the middle of the night (past midnight) with no explanation the next day - Visitor parking is never available and tenants have their visitors park in handicapped / future resident parking without consequence The convenience to the red line isn't worth the poor client service that the leasing office delivers. read more

I visited my friends at Hanover Alewife this past weekend. I lived in Boston before moving to Miami and lived all over the city. I wish I had known of this building while I lived there. It is absolutely the best building I have been to in the city. I heard barely any noise, I actually had the best sleep ever because the walls weren't thin! The apartment was beautifully designed, I am super jealous. The location is amazing, easy access to everything restaurants, hot spots, etc. etc. My friends unit even has a parking spot, that is wonderful for city living! It was super easy, in and out parking. Further, the staff at the building are exceptional. If I ever move back to Cambridge, this will be my go to building & it should be yours as well! read more

I lived here for a year. Don't be fooled by the luxury apartment feel, having lived in high end apartments for the last 6 years I can say Hanover has been the worst. You need two parking spots only if you have a Mclauren and Ferrari sorry. Oh you had packages delivered? We have no idea where they are. Then there is Dana the sole reason I choose to leave the building early and continue paying rent. He is a glorified security guard waiting to sticker any car. The ground level smells like a sewer but they cover up the smell don't worry. Parking spots at 300 a month couldn't fit my coupe. If you have experienced a true luxury building before stay away! read more

Very well managed residence, capable and friendly community managers will help you with services and basically everything you need and expect from a luxury residence, incl. packages, dry cleaning, or privatizing the spectacular club room - first time use is complementary. There is a responsive maintenance team that helped us fix a minor leak in no time, same for bulb changes. The fitness room has state of the art equipment - some yoga mats and towels would be nice! - In a nutshell, we absolutely love it since we moved here. We thoroughly visited and compared residences on Cambridge Park in Spring 2017 to find the best one for us and Hanover led the pack hands down. I am sharing our thought process leading us to that decision - purely indicative as your situation may differ and prices are dynamic: once we decided that Alewife area was a good fit for us - the MBTA red line station was the main reason - then we had a few options: Cambridge Park was the nearest to the T and oldest residence, great floor plans, family friendly, lower price point but felt dated, washing machines were beaten up, and carpeted floor in the entire apt was a no-go for us. The tiny kitchens didn't inspire us much as we love to cook. Next contender was Fuse, provided that you survive the tour contemplating the green wall - please look interested - it actually has great apartments and comparable services and amenities, they just priced themselves out at the time, rushed us to accept a promo within a few hours, we politely declined. The remaining and most serious candidate for us was Windsor, which had like-for-like floor plans, a $500 entry to the gym - hum as if it couldn't be passed on to the rent - however the layout we liked was facing directly the rail tracks and we took no chances. In the opposite, when we visited the brand new Hanover building - multiple times actually - the friendly leasing office team gave us the time we needed to mature our decision. They made us feel at ease and the interactions felt more human and less transactional than at any other places we visited, finally we also had ample floor plan choices given the lower occupancy rate at the time. Regarding the anonymous reviewer complaint about poor insulation, we can hear our neighbors upstairs walking but it's not like the elephant march of the Jungle Book, and no different than what we experienced in the previous apartment buildings we lived in. Feel free to reach out for further questions! read more

Hanover Alewife, the community and apartment look so nice, I have the luxury feeling when I saw it first time for the common area and units. Additionally, It is so close to Alewife station and walk distance to Trader Joe and Whole Food, very convenient. On top of that, what makes it special is the on site property management team, especially shout out for Kiley, the property manager, she knows the community inside out, do whatever she can to go extra miles to meet customer expectations and requirements. She is so sincere, honest, and walk the talk, she leads the team who makes this luxury apartment outstanding and turns the place to what can be called as Home! read more

The garage spots are too narrow. The neighbors can be very loud and no enforcement of noise. The halls at times smell of smoking. For similar rental rates can do much better elsewhere! read more

Spoke to one of the leasing consultants, Caitlin, on the phone. She was absolutely lovely and incredibly knowledgeable in terms of answering all my questions about the complex. I will definitely be coming in for a tour to see this place. It seems absolutely perfect. read more

We lived in Hanover Alewife apartments from April 2018 until December 2018, had to move out early because of reasons not related to quality of life here. Two things I like most about this place are convenient location (walking distance to Alewife station) and proximity to nature (Alewife Brook Pathway is very nice, and if you like biking, Minuteman Commuter Bikeway goes all the way north to Bedford, and there are additional bike trails that you can take from there). Cambridgepark Drive is safe, but subway always brings certain kind of characters, so walking to Fresh Pond Mall may not be an option at night time. I can't add much to what has already been said about the apartments; they are very average for the price, but not all complexes around here have such cozy inner courtyards. The staff is truly top notch, starting with Taylor who is super friendly and responsive. Goran and Dalibor - maintenance guys - are also excellent and will typically handle repairs within 24 hours, if not 2. read more

The environment and officer there are the best. I had the best one-year living experience here. Highly recommend.

They rated parking on their web as 5 stars. I would give zero star if that is an option. Extremely small parking spot and no visitor parking at all, they don't do short-term parking lease as well. Don't bother letting your friends come to your apartment by driving, they WILL tow car is parked on future resident parking. read more

Been living here for a couple months and been a great experience. Top notch amenities and the heated car garage is a god send. We looked at pretty much every apartment complex in Cambridge and nothing came close to the quality of the apartments offered at Hanover. Staff is very professional and helpful. They often have month off sign on deals which are quite substantial. Close to the T and a bit hidden off the main road. read more

Save your money and choose another builder/building. This building is poor insulated for sound. Noise can be heard from above and below. Walking above sounds like stomping.. From below your apartment you can enjoy the sounds of muffled conversation, laughter, and shouting in your bedroom. Cambridge police have been called multiple times because of excessive noise. The noise is explained away as it's a wood mid-level apartment building, not a high-rise. Eye roll. There is no guarantee the noise issues would be solved. You can walk down the hall in the evening and hear music and conversation coming through the doors of many units. Local management enforcement of quiet enjoyment, tenant rights, is lacking. They are only available up to 6 or 7pm depending on the day, so verification of excess noise and putting a stop to it has been unsuccessful. The lease asks for nearly $6000 as a penalty to walk away from the lease. Management fails to provide quiet enjoyment, and still wants tenant to pay excess fees to get out of this place. I only wish I had seen reviews about noise were posted on Google before I signed a lease. read more

The place is new and nice but very sterile. Plays the "elevator music" all day in the club room so you cannot use the common facilities if you want to do any work or reading. Another downside is the traffic. In rush hour it can take you 20 minutes just to get out of the drive way. All local traffic merges into one road. read more