212 Stuart, which straddles the line between Back Bay and Bay Village, will officially open Oct. 20.
Moving is a drag for a myriad of reasons, one of them being the headache that sets in in a new place. Spending hours on the phone waiting for someone to come and set up your Wi-Fi or find a new groomer for your dog near you is usually just plain miserable. That’s why many buildings around Boston are trying to offer some of these services in-house, the latest being 212 Stuart Street in Back Bay.
This new development by real estate giant Greystar, scheduled to officially open on October 20, offers the basics that many expect from high-end buildings: 24-hour concierge service, parcel and newspaper delivery, as well as than common areas such as top floor residents. ‘, a dining and entertainment terrace, a library, and a state-of-the-art yoga and fitness studio. But they also try to go above and beyond to make a tenant’s new home actually move-in ready. “Our intention here was to provide effortless living for residents in a place where you can plug in…and be ready to go on day one,” says Ryan Souls, Development Director at Greystar.
Occupants of the 126-unit, 19-story building will be able to access many luxury amenities. They can have their bike repaired, send their pooch to a dog spa and grooming station, and use a fully equipped conference room, all without leaving the building. Plus, a concierge is on staff to coordinate anything they might need, from getting their dry cleaning delivered to renting a bike or scooter, or even helping them figure out where. dinner and what to do that evening.
But life is still easy for anyone who likes to do their own research. Every unit in the building comes with free Wi-Fi, so residents don’t have to fight with a local provider to create an account. It’s also WiredScore certified with Platinum status, which means it has incredible infrastructure and puts an end to all those pixelated Zoom meetings.
Greystar is also adding a potential sushi restaurant on the ground floor, rounding out its perks. “It’s well positioned for a general mix of Back Bay residents,” says Gary Kerr, general manager of development, Northeast, for GreyStar. “You have an international population of people here for work or education (and) people who have lived and owned in Back Bay for several years and are looking for the best caliber experience.”
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Located on the border of Back Bay and Bay Village, part of the appeal of this site was its proximity to both areas, Souls says. Once a parking lot, the space now offers new accommodations in a location that straddles the line between the bustle of Back Bay and the more residential vibe of Bay Village. It also presented a rare chance to bring new development to Back Bay. “It was really a unique site and it was really the intersection of Back Bay and Bay Village,” says Kerr. “That’s what made it a special opportunity. While the site itself was small, we were building a skyscraper and recognized the opportunity to build something special. »
Souls says the building is already open and taking tenants, but they’re still putting the finishing touches on the place. About 23% of the units have been rented so far. 212 Stuart Street starts renting for $4,000 a month for some studios, while one- and two-bedroom units range from $4,300 to $9,100 a month, depending on size (they range from 500 square feet to 2,100 square feet) and layout. There are also several two- and three-bedroom penthouses and townhouses for those looking for a more spacious rental.
Regardless of size, all units feature high-end features including custom Italian cabinetry, panel-mounted Bosch appliances, smart home technology, Caesarstone quartz countertops, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the adjacent neighborhood.
Images courtesy of Greystar
Images courtesy of Greystar
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