"Trust me, the pictures provided by one reviewer were taken while units were being renovated, and…read moreis not a common occurrence." and then...... "It's simply my opinion, and apparently the experience was different for another reviewer." So is it fact?.....or opinion? MY PHOTOS WERE.NOT.TAKEN. during renovation. How dare other reviewers presume to know anything about when my photos were taken. I have nothing to gain by showing photos or lying about them. I'm not an irate ex-tenant, I wasn't forced out and I left on very good terms. I believe that people deserve to know what they're investing in and I would want someone to do the same for me, if the situation were reversed. This is my experience and other reviewers have no business disputing that or tearing my experiences apart. I never said the building wasn't lovely and unique because of it's age. I never said neighbors, during my tenure, were arrogant or unkind. What I did say that is that building owners/management did a sloppy job with construction and took the cheap route with sub-flooring and walls/wall thickness and HVAC, especially, and that if you're considering investing a half million dollars in a unit, you shouldn't be able to hear your neighbors through the walls while you sleep, shouldn't have a film of rock and subflooring dust on/in everything (including your lungs) and shouldn't have to suffer through the hottest/coldest days of the year without a/c and heat. This WAS my experience and other people deserve to know that. Continue to live pridefully and harmoniously with your neighbors in your beautifully appointed surroundings and let people decide what inevitable "issues" they're willing to deal with, after they've invested 100's of thousands of dollars.

We have lived at the Lofts at Lower Mills since Fall of 2011. We had sold our condo in a…read morethree-unit triple decker and were curious to see if we would like living in a larger building so we decided to rent. Well, we loved it so much we bought our unit. With regard to the previous review, I am somewhat surprised that this individual would stay for 5 years if they had such an awful experience. Certainly you could find units with lower rent in other developments. However, we have found the Lofts at Lower Mills worth the price. The grounds are well maintained, as are the common spaces of the building. We have found the maintenance and cleaning staff to be top-notch and incredibly helpful. As renters, maintenance work orders were quickly completed. You would be hard-pressed to find better on-site staff. Heck, they were helping us re-direct our ceiling lights on Christmas Eve and they couldn't have been more pleasant about it!! We have had a very different experience from the previous reviewer. We have never had issue with mold on the brick and we live on the river-side of the building. The most we have had to do is cut away the ivy that sometimes grows over a corner of our window. The brick is gorgeous and it is what most people are drawn to when they enter our unit. As this was a factory before there are some nicks and dings but we feel that adds to the character of the unit. Also, we had a housing inspector go over the building (including the roof and the basement/crawl space) and he remarked that he was incredibly impressed with the structure and its integrity, especially given its location next to and over a running body of water. We have not been bothered by sound from other units. We never hear the neighbors on our floor. We used to have a couple with three young children above us and we would hear them occasionally but it did not bother us. It was far from loud and we only heard them when one of the kids would take a digger and cry. Having lived in a triple-decker I know what it's like to hear your neighbors and this is significantly better. We did have an issue when we first moved in where we would find wood dust/dirt in one spot. We called Winn and they fixed it immediately. The contractor explained to me it was from the original wood beams that are designed to expand and contract in their metal frame. Again, it was fixed in 15 minutes and never an issue again. We have not had the same dust and cement issues the previous reviewer had while she lived here. I will agree the HVAC has been problematic. I think the condo association, to whom Winn (now Barkan) paid dues to when the building was not owner-occupied, nickel-and-dimed the HVAC repairs for our building as we were "renters" in the Lofts at Lower Mills. Now that the building is converted and is owner-occupied, with owners who will now serve on the condo association board, I am confident better representation will result in a better job addressing this issue. I should also add when we were without AC for a few hot days we would ask Winn to credit our rent and they did so quite willingly. Overall we have found that with good communication we have been able to address any concerns we have had. We are realists and expect there to be issues that arise in any large building whether it is apartments or condos. Our issues have been minimal and when we shared our concerns with management, and now with our condo representatives, they have been addressed. We have loved our living experience here which is why we chose to buy. Yes, the units are not inexpensive but we felt they were well worth the cost. We should note we are not the only renters who chose to buy. Lower Mills is such a wonderful community with so much to offer. You can walk to shops, the grocery store and restaurants. You are right on public transportation and adjacent to a fabulous bike path. The building is wonderful if you have pets as there is a DCR park right next to the Water Mill Building. Overall, the people who have moved in are polite and engaging but respectful of each others privacy. We are thrilled that we were able to purchase our unit at the Lofts at Lower Mills and we have thoroughly enjoyed living in the building and in this neighborhood.

It truly breaks my heart to write this review. The location of this building is undoubtedly…read moreincredible, the amenities (gym, rooftop, office space, etc) are also great; however, the negligent management completely invalidates all the good the building has to offer. I've lived in many different apartments all throughout Boston, none of them being deemed "luxury," and yet 11 West Broadway takes the cake for careless irresponsibility. Do better Bodwell Pines.

The management is the worst you can ask for…read more On the day I moved in, the wood floor had been scratched, carpet in the bedroom was very dirty. After reaching out manager Dave, I had been told that management could do nothing about the carpet with stains and the scratches on wood floor. Then I reported to the Boston City Hall, they did the investigation in my apartment and then sent an alert letter to the management. Two weeks later, Dave hired the people to wash the carpet in my bedroom. Why? Because management got the ALERT from Boston City Hall. So if you want to go over all the sh*t I went through, move to 11 west broadway. When I had noise complains, the manager Dave did not trust my judgment. He came to my apartment at 1 AM after many time I complained about the noise from Stephis' in Southie, and he pretended did not hear anything, then wrote me a super long report which said that management can do nothing about the noise. Kim, the manager dealing with lease never showed up in the building, and she had super rude, selfish and unprofessional words to manipulate residents through the email in the suburbs because she even did not pick up the phone call or call people back. Every time I had the request, she claimed herself was on the VOCATION and reaching out her "next week". Yes, when you pay $3000-$4400/month, the manager is spending your money on the vocation in the office hours. Yoni, the agent who showed units to me, was a big liar. He promised me the carpet could be cleaned before I moved in, but the carpet had not been washed until the 3rd month after I moved in. Forget about he tells you that switching unit if you do not like your apartment after move-in or breaking the lease if you need to. Once you move in, you stay there for A YEAR. Also, he will show your occupied unit to people two months before you move out. EVERY DAY, you will get the showing notice email from him. EVERY DAY, you will have strangers in your apartment in last two months you are there. Even though I told him I did not want to be bothered sometimes, he still had people came over and knocked my door. If you do not care about the privacy and want to have the nightmare, go for 11 west broadway.

Excellent food, comfortable, setting staff very friendly, especially the bartenders looking forward…read moreto going back and trying brunch sounds good

Flood almost every day. They bring fans to dry up walks and carpeting. But no treatment for mold…read morebuild up and insect. Fruit flies infestation, roaches. 12 floor infestation with bed bugs. Hallway smells of weed and smoke. Carpeting so old and dirty. Maintenance team sucks! Lazy don't repair nothing. No peace in apartment, inspections every other month from management. Wait management, manger quit or fired every couple of months.

Great community - I was new to the Quincy area and am so glad we ended up renting at Ashlar park!read more

Lived here for 2 years and can't wait to renew again! The amenities and team are amazing.read more

I rarely write negative reviews, but my experience with Charles River Landing deserves one…read more After providing documentation and going through the leasing process, I was under the impression that my move-in process was proceeding normally. I appeared at the property for a scheduled move-in orientation at 10:00 AM and was told, only after I arrived, that my application had not been approved and that the orientation had been canceled. No one notified me before the appointment. The issue is not that additional review was required. The issue is that the property allowed me to show up for an orientation that could not take place and failed to communicate that fact in advance. As a professional and business owner, I value clear communication and respect for people's time. Unfortunately, I experienced neither. Based on my experience, prospective residents should make sure they have written confirmation of final approval before rearranging their schedules or making plans based on information provided by the leasing office.

Charles River Landing has been my home for the past 5 years. The property itself…read moreis beautiful and well maintained. The hallways are immaculate with the look and feel of a luxury hotel. All interactions that I have had with the buildings management staff has been pleasant, professional and accommodating. On the rare occasion I need a service call, it is answered promptly by experienced personal who resolve the matter quickly and efficiently. As a mom I know how difficult it can be finding lead free and dog friendly apartments in this area. CRL is the answer for families with pets as well as many working professionals because of its prime location. There is a trail a few steps from here perfect for dog walking or just to relax. Hope to see many new friends at the pool next summer.

Cheriton Grove is a great place to live. I was made comfortable and welcomed right from the start…read more The management team is highly responsive and helpful. The grounds are beautiful with nice places to walk or sit outside. There are spacious common areas, a computer lab, and a gorgeous indoor patio. It's super quiet at night. Pets are allowed. My dog has never been happier! I'm sure I will love Cheriton Grove for many years to come. Definitely take a tour if you get the chance.

Previously the Trio was under a different management company that wasn't great. In fact, it was…read morehard to get in touch with anyone even to tour the property. Luckily Mark Management took over in February, and it has been fantastic management ever since. Kelly & and the rest of the front office in addition to the maintenance team are kind, prompt and thorough. When moving in maintenance helped throw out my boxes and were present the entire day to facilitate the move. The few times something has needed tending to, the maitenanance team has responded within the same day. Everyone here is extremely friendly and always available to ask any questions. The property itself is beautiful and the cleaners clean daily to keep the property in top shape. Additionally, the surrounding area is fantastic and truly convenient. Loving living here.

A TON of noise from overhead. I tried living in 2 different units there and the sound from above…read morewas like having the upstairs neighbors living with you.

I've generally enjoyed my time living at One Back Bay, but a recent experience highlighted a…read moreserious gap in management standards. Window cleaners were positioned directly outside my unit without any prior notice. I walked out of my bathroom in a towel to find individuals immediately outside my windows. This was an avoidable and uncomfortable invasion of privacy. When I raised this with the management office, I was told I may not have been included in the notification because I am vacating at the end of the month. I was then directed back to the leasing office without any meaningful acknowledgment of the issue or accountability for the communication failure. For a building at this price point, basic communication around vendor access and resident privacy should be non-negotiable and consistently applied to all residents, regardless of lease status. This experience fell well below expectations and is worth considering when evaluating management responsiveness.

First hand renter review…read more.. The prestigious "One Back Bay" building LIVES UP TO IT'S 5 STAR REPUTATION by location and amenities alone. Nested centrally in Boston's coveted "Back Bay," it's residents are conveniently located to...EVERYTHING: luxury shopping, 5 Star restaurants & hotels, public parks, theater district. Within the OBB building itself, residents can take advantage of many private services: 24 hour concierge service & maintenance, outdoor deck on Floor 6 with BBQ grills, indoor Equinox gym, lounge for guests, children's room, yoga every Saturday and monthly social events. THE DEAL: The rent is on the high end of Boston because it's a 5 star high rise in best location in the city.