This was the worst building I've ever rented at. Office staff were unresponsive or unhelpful with…read moremultiple work orders, common spaces weren't kept clean or in good condition, and the building was visibly deteriorating despite being relatively new. We also had multiple deliveries stolen, and neighbors that regularly smoked inside with no consequence. They also regularly scrub their reviews on Google and Yelp, so this review probably won't be here a year from now. Do yourself a favor and live elsewhere, it'll almost definitely be less expensive and less frustrating than this place.

I recently moved into J Malden Center and have had a great experience so far. While the apartment…read moreand complex are nice, the reason for my review is for the exceptional experience facilitated by Michael Stelmack in the leasing office. From our initial tour of the building, all the way through following up with my wife and I to hear how our move in went, Michael was there every step of the way. Not only was he quick to answer questions, he went the extra mile to ensure we were well taken care of. Thanks Michael!

We moved in from out of state as we needed to live out of boxes on a temporary lease while we were…read morehouse hunting. We got here less than a week before before the COVID shut downs so we didn't get to use the amenities like the pool, gym, BBQ area but it all looked nice. While the apartments are nice, I would say the construction of the cabinetry or the appliances aren't quite the best quality, it all looks nice and it all works which is the most important thing. I've lived in apartment complexes before and some of them bank on hitting you for fees especially at move-in and move-out. This is not the case. The staff from the maintenance people to the management are attentive and actually care. A case in point: we had a cat which is $50/month pet me. He was an old man and got sick. We had to put him to rest. We had already paid our rent and they had no problem crediting back the monthly pet fee and adjusting the rate. There is a package locker here but most of the time the Amazon workers don't care and dump the packages in the lobby of the building you're in. No amount of correspondence from the management here could ever possibly rectify that because the people delivering the packages don't get paid enough to care. As a result, some packages end up in weird places. On a couple occasions someone from the staff had actually brought over some things outside our door, which was much appreciated especially during the height of the COVID outbreak when we were limiting our entrance and exit through common areas. The one time I had to file a noise complaint it was handled immediately. This is the place where you're walking around and the maintenance staff will ask you how you're doing. Stop and ask to see if everything is all good and make sure nothing doesn't need to be fixed. We moved out because we found our perfect home. We didn't hold our breath thinking they could re-lease the unit but we were able to get off the last month and one week of rent owed because someone leased the unit we vacated. We had no issue getting the deposit back - minus the replacement cost for the blinds our toddler broke. We really liked the short distance to the ALDI and Stop And Shop and other places. Would've loved to have been able to frequent the bar up the road, it was just opening up its outdoor space by the time we moved. A+ no regrets. Thanks Todd, Craig, and everyone else.

Long and thorough review alert!…read more About Me (what type of renter am I): With my job I relocate every 3 months and for the past ~2 years I've had no desire to stay at the same place for longer than 3 months. The key things I look for in an apt is safe, clean, affordable (can you even say this in MA lol), free parking, and my own bathroom (typically live with roommates). Wellington Place: I moved here Mar 2020, to take over someone's lease that lost their job. It fit the bill of what I was looking for, in addition to being in walking distance (within 10 minute walk) of my top grocery stores: Aldi, Trader Joes, and Stop & Shop. Its approx 15 min walk to Assembly Row, 5 min drive to Target and Costco, and 5 min drive to Wegmans. Its by far the most convenient location I've lived in within the US. Its a quick drive to Boston about 15-20 min drive and about 20 min drive to Burlington where I frequent for work. Lastly, its about 5 min walk to Orange line Wellington T stop. If you have a car, parking is plentiful here, no long treks to the car :). Aside from location I loved that they have trash and recycling drop off on each floor; hence, you don't have to worry about stepping foot outside to throw away trash. I'm an avid recycler so I loved that they had this option available (my previous apt in Burlington didn't). The rooms are huge. I have my office inside of my bedroom and a queen size bed and I still have more space. I also have a good size walk-in closet. However, my roommate's room and walk-in closet is much bigger than mine (I'm sure she can fit in addition to a desk a small couch in her room). When it comes to cost, they are very affordable for the location. I try to keep a hard cap on living expenses (no more than 1,500 a mo. including utilities). Lastly the staff from the maintenance team to the leasing office are customer-centric. I had initially told them that I would be moving after 3 months once I moved in but I fell in love with the place. They provided concessions to ensure that I was a happy a customer. Maintenance staff are very responsive and do a good job of following up after they fix items to ensure it works. I honestly wish that these were condos instead of apt because I would definitely look into buying here. If you're looking for an A1 experience I highly suggest Wellington Place :).

Corey 10 Apartments combines convenience, affordability, and service to provide an overall…read moreexcellent living experience. Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Melrose, a pleasant residential suburb with good local schools, the area also provides easy access to the Fells hiking trails and public transportation to downtown Boston with the nearby commuter rail (which is far enough to not cause noise issues). Although they do not offer as many shared amenities as other locations, the apartments are well-fitted with modern accommodations, including washer/dryer and premium kitchen appliances. Rent prices are comparably affordable for the area. With regard to service, they have been exemplary in my experience. Specifically, they were gracious and understanding of my situation when a family member was ill and I had to be away for an extended period of time. Without their support, I would not had peace of mind about my living situation while I was away. Thank you very much Corey 10!

These apartments are brand new, bright and gorgeous - high ceilings, spacious layouts, modern…read morekitchens and baths, in-unit washer & dryer, thermostats in each bedroom and the main living area (never seen this before - so great!), most if not all master bedrooms have big walk-in closets and a master bath, private parking, shockingly good insulation (the train station is like a 2-minute walk, but even without furniture to muffle the sound, I didn't hear it), and, the kicker, it's dog-friendly! Walked around a bit after checking out the inside and was even-more pleased - there is an awesome little strip of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars right around the corner that is lined with hanging and potted planters (adorable). I chatted with a few people while walking and everyone I came into contact with was really sweet and friendly - love that community feel. There's a dunks like 50 feet from the building (super convenient), and there are parks and green spaces all over the place. Seriously great spot!

This is an amazing building. Management is top-notch: Don, John. And Tony. The cleaning crew work…read morehard to keep the building clean. The trash room is immaculate. All sorts of residents , older, families, young folk. It comes with no noise in your unit. Look no further or you may consider the rat haven in Arlington Heights neaar McGovern auto. Location is supreme. The bus to Alewife is right outside and to the left of building. No ambulances, police, or traffic disturbing you. There isa safe short and paved path to the "bike" path. Parking rates are reasonable. All of Arlington Center's offerings are near-by.

Great place to rent if you work near by within 5 miles…read more Apartment is really nice, tall ceilings lot of natural light. Management is very friendly and accommodating. Maintenance work is done promptly. Overall quality is great, except the appliances are dated. They could invest to update.

The building is nice and they have a pool and nice common areas. However, they treat residents very…read morepoorly here. There are thousands of very specific rules and the building managers act like dictators. You cannot decorate for holidays and can't have certain things on your porch. You're only allowed to have white curtains and can't put anything on your door (like a wreath or something). We put a deposit down on an apartment and the leasing office woman gave it away. They do not care about their residents and just want people to come in and out as fast as possible.

I absolutely love this apartment! We had the best 3 years in here. 1. No location is better than…read morethis: mystic river, medford dog park, wegmans, petco, Starbucks (in station landing), and further assembly row. I had everything I need in walking distance. 2. A free parking in the garage for each apartment. I don't see this deal anywhere around here. For a period of time we had two cars, and the extra parking is only $100. (other places are ~$200). 3. Maintenance is on spot! Any issue I had, the maintenance guys were there the same day or the next day the latest. They are also on call on the weekends. 4. In 3 years (end of 2019-end of 2022), our rent stayed the same! When inflation is a thing, you heard people complaining about rent goes up, not here! Every time I renew my lease, it's always the same amount! 5. They are extremely dog friendly! It was rare for an apartment to accept German Shepherd, they absolutely don't discriminate what breed your pet is. There are dog treats in the lobby, poop bags and trash cans all around the building. 6. Amenities are fantastic, pool, gym, grill, etc., There was a Christmas they had a gift wrapping station for the tenant for free, with all the supplies! 7. The move-out process was a breeze! Dropped the key and got my deposit back within a week. The list goes on, these are just the ones on top of my head. I was so sad to leave this apartment, but homeownership calls. Until today, whenever I drive by here, I still feel like home and miss this place. I genuinely wish all the staff well and recommend this place to anyone. - A super grateful previous tenant.

" Great staff and nice place " My friend lives here for…read moreyears . I visit often and have slept over various times through the years . The staff is great . It's overall a great place to live .

The guide was friendly and helpful. She even gave me a great tip about the place! The windows are…read morehuge, tons of natural light and all high end appliances included! There's even a patio!

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.

Great property! + Great staff (especially Kate, Gianna & Roxanne in Sales/Marketing...the…read moremaintenance crew is awesome too)!! = Overall Great Experience! The units are new, with new appliances and great natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows. There are a number of retail stores and restaurants on-site, as well as a move theatre! The amenities overall are very nice and comfortable; including a large fitness center with new equipment, TVs, and other "fun/recreational" areas where one can simply relax or engage in activities/games. There are also large and small office/conference rooms allowing remote work that is closed off from the recreational areas and privacy as needed. Overall, my experience has been awesome...from the walk-thru and move-in. While I never expect all things to go according to plan, the ladies in Sales/Marketing have been awesome! (Thank you Kate, Gianna and Roxanne) Looking forward a great living experience.

Wonderful staff, great location, welcoming community: Super place to live!…read more Sun filled, airy apartments and plenty of parking.