Saretta E.
Yelp
DON'T RENT HERE! When the building first opened in 2015, I was one of the first tenants to live here and I lived here until 2020. Management changed several times during my time. When I left, Becca Aldrich and Emily Thompson were the building managers. They are inexperienced, are not versed in rental law and very (very) rude to deal with. For instance, Becky tried to hold onto my security deposit until towards the end of the 30 day period (the landlord has to return the security deposit) because she was waiting to receive the water bill to deduct it from my security deposit. I had to educate her that under MA law, management is required to have the water meter read the day of or one day after the tenant moves out (which she did not do) and thus, she should not being waiting the whole 30 day period to return my security deposit because of the water bill.
Another legal issue that I had educate management on was their water bills. Initially, they were overcharging tenants for water and passing down submetering fees that they were required to pay. Once again, I had to educate them on MA law and they later changed their water bills. .
Other years, I befriended many tenants and many left because of the rude treatment from management. For example, if you are a few days late on rent, they will immediately start eviction proceedings on you. If your rent is not paid by the 5th of the month, expect to get served by a sheriff on the 6th day (this happened to me). I communicated with management and tried to work it out before the 5th of the month, as it was first time and I was dealing with a death in my family, and they were NOT willing to work anything with me. They are cold-hearted and don't give damn, even if it is your first time and your are dealing with special circumstances.
I say all this, because management has been and still are inexperienced, shady and cold-hearted. All they care about is receiving the rent check from you. Oh, if you want to break the lease, be prepared to pay 4x the rent (2x rent penalty fee plus paying rent for two months during your 60 days notice of breaking the lease).
In terms of the building, the WALLS ARE THIN!!!!!! You will hear heels and shoes from the floor above and in the hallways, dogs barking from down the hall, music and conversations from your next-door neighbors. People walking and talking in the hallways.
Nonetheless, Angel and the maintenance staff are incredible and so kind. Additionally, Vincent and the other concierges were so kind, extremely helpful and always made me feel welcomeD.
PASS on this apartment. They are much better, quieter apartments with much friendlier and supportive management.