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Boston’s Classification At Crossroads Condo prices in the city leap 7% Downtown Boston’s condominium market continues to outshine the suburban housing sector. Are you REALLY ready to start your condo search? Often buyers visit open houses or tour properties with a real estate agent intrigued by the property photos they’ve seen online or in a newspaper. They think they can afford it, but can they really? With the tightening of the mortgage market, lenders have become much more careful about the borrower’s ability to pay the monthly mortgage. Gone are the days of “Sure you can afford it - it’s only going to go up” and “We’re happy to lend you the money!”. In the reality of today’s marketplace, lenders are much more diligent about how they lend and to whom. With this in mind, tip # 1 is: Tip number #2 is: Tip #3 is: When it comes to searching for property, having a Pre-approval letter is critical. In other words, don’t leave home without one! Is the Real Estate Market in Bubble Trouble? Despite a thousand articles in Sunday newspaper real estate sections, the bubble is a myth. The real estate markets in many areas are going through a normal correction cycle. I'm going to tell you how to recognize the signs of a correction in your market, how you can avoid getting sucked into "bubble trouble" and how you can even benefit from the current environment. Pop Goes the Market? A bubble is a market in which the value of the key asset is inflated based on speculation and psychology. Because of this, true bubble markets can burst overnight when something happens to shatter the perception of value. That's why the Internet boom of the late 1990s was a true bubble; people suddenly realized that ninety percent of the dotcoms were companies with no way to make money. Talking about a bubble implies a sudden burst, and real estate does not work that way. You don't go to sleep one night with your house worth half a million dollars and wake up to find it's lost half its value. Also, the real estate market is a regional phenomenon based on all kinds of factors: migration to or from an area, job growth and local economies. So while there is no bubble, there are areas in the U.S. that are experiencing corrections that will continue over the next six to 24 months. There are also markets that will appreciate over that same period. The trick is keeping your cool and taking advantage of the opportunities. A Bubble is a Matter of Perception Take the Southern California real estate market. It's reached a median price of well over half a million dollars after three years of 30, 40, and 50 percent appreciation. That's unsustainable. There are not enough people with the income to keep buying homes in that market now that the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates. Before, buyers could slip into a $500,000 home with a 5.25% mortgage, but the cost of money has gone up, so those people can't buy. The result? The L.A. metro market is coming back to a more realistic level where homes appreciate more slowly and sell for less. This is where perception comes in. If you haven't gotten the memo that the market is changing, this will appear like a reason for panic. If you're still thinking you can buy a house, hold it for a year and "flip" it for a 30% profit, you're in for a reality check. But if you can spot the signs in your area that the market is slowing, you can stay calm and even profit. Signs of a correcting market: More inventory on the market. The Hot Markets Because real estate is regional there are many "secondary markets" that remain promising. These are usually smaller cities with attractive lifestyles or "feeder" cities that serve larger, overpriced metro areas: Tucson, AZ Stay Cool for the Long Haul The most important thing you can do in this real estate environment
is avoid panic selling. Real estate is not like the stock market.
It's like a drive through the Rocky Mountains. You will have rises
and dips. Hold tight and wait it out, especially if you live in a
market that has strong fundamentals, like lots of people still moving
to the area. Over the long term, the value in real estate will stabilize
and you'll profit. Now is not the time to sell. But it is a great
time to buy. On August 2 a family moved into the new Christopher's Haven apartment
at CRP... We are excited to have met such a wonderful family. The apartment
is an important first step, but we must keep our eyes on the goal
of building a hospitality home to house 8 and 10 families at any
given time. Even now, there are more children being treated at the
MGH Proton Therapy Center who would benefit from affordable housing
close to the hospital. We are in discussions with developers about
properties near the hospital and are hopeful about a couple of potential
sites. The bottom line -- we need to raise approximately $1.5 million
to qualify for financing. And, of course the more cash we raise,
the more our money goes directly to serving kids than to debt service! Christopher's Haven: A refuge for children with cancer - and thier
families But when children are the patients at MassGeneral Hospital for Children there are complications beyond the medical issues. For while the medical staff works tirelessly to repair the body, the child's family is also part of the picture. Often one or both parents must come from afar – sometimes for several months -- to be with their child and often there are siblings as well. Thus was born the plan for Christopher's Haven, a temporary home where children with cancer and their families can stay for the duration of the treatment. It is the dream of Dan Olsen, a local singer/songwriter who himself has endured three bouts of cancer. After his most recent ordeal, in July 2001, Dan decided he wanted to do something to help alleviate the emotional and financial burden families experience when they are dealing with childhood cancer treatment. He knew about such housing facilities, including the Ronald McDonald House and the Cam Neely House, and he also knew that these places are usually fully occupied. So Dan decided that creating Christopher's Haven would be his way of continuing the healing process for himself and, even more importantly, for children afflicted with cancer. Dan and several friends created a non-profit organization dedicated to building Christopher's Haven, and currently they are smack in the middle of the fund raising process. They have growing support among the Greater Boston business community with Jordan's Furniture pledging to provide furniture, and other businesses offering pro-bono services. They also have organized a series of fundraising events and they actively solicit donations from the public. According to Dan, The house will have eight to ten efficiency apartments, where families can stay during treatment, plus a common area where families can meet and share experiences with each other. Accommodations will be made available on a first come, first served basis to families at no or very low cost. The group is currently looking for a location in the Boston area, with easy access to MGH. It will be a pleasant place to stay, a place to sleep, eat, do laundry, watch television, and relax. In a brochure describing Christopher's Haven, Peter L. Slavin, MD, President of Massachusetts General Hospital and Howard Weinstein, MD, Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at MassGeneral Hospital for Children wrote, "Providing temporary housing and life's basic necessities will remove the burden for many families who must travel great distances and pay significant sums of money to stay at nearby hotels during their child's treatment. It also will allow families to get away from the medical environment, be together, and get support from other families who are experiencing similar situations." Dan also noted that the name Christopher's Haven does not refer to a specific child, but comes from a song he wrote about a child who has cancer – and is based on the many real children Dan me while undergoing his own treatment. Fundraising sidebar The Mission Bar and Grill, 724 Huntington Ave., Boston, recently hosted a capital fundraising event for Christopher's Haven to kick off the "brick by brick" campaign, where donors are invited to purchase a brick for a $25 contribution. This will be an on-going campaign. To secure a brick, call 508- 358-7353 or go to the Website at www.christophershaven.org There will be a reception and silent auction at the historic Algonquin Club at 217 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. For more information or for tickets, please call the Christopher's Haven office at 508-358-7353. Donations may be sent at any time to … Christopher's Haven Fund, Inc. c/o Middlesex Savings Bank 150 Commonwealth Road Wayland, MA 01778 The group's Web site is www.christophershaven.org. back to top Charlestown for sale: Are asking prices asking too Is this a new paradigm or an anomaly? Claire Shea of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at Flagship Wharf has been working the Charlestown market since 1984 and shared this perspective: "Buyers are taking their time. Most of them have no urgency to buy unless they've just sold a home or are relocating with a job change. They don't feel they have to jump on a property [for fear of losing it to another buyer]." She added, "The selling agent on one of my listings told me he showed his buyers 50 properties in Charlestown…before they put in an offer. And that was only after they accepted an offer on the condo they needed to sell first!" This lack of urgency is an understandable source of frustration for both sellers and agents. Another now retired realtor claimed Charlestown's "bad press [of late] doesn't help attract the single professional woman looking to move here." Why do prices remain so high then? Her response, like Shea's, is to blame overpricing. "I'm sure some prices will drop as sellers feel the pressure to actually sell their homes." None of this means Charlestown is undesirable, stated Otis & Ahearn realtor-about-town Richard Drinkwater. In his opinion, Charlestown still very much draws the "young professional from Beacon Hill or Back Bay growing a family who want proximity to Boston but seeks more bang for the square-foot-buck." To put that buck in perspective…. "Back Bay's average price per square foot is $809. Beacon Hill's is $804. Charlestown's is $486" — obviously an enormous selling point. Drinkwater added that the area also attracts "empty-nesters that want a waterfront experience but who like the separation from Boston," and gives Flagship Wharf and Constellation Wharf as examples. One broker, however, suggested Charlestown might be losing out to places like, "the North End, which has picked up with the Big Dig being (almost) finished. South Boston and East Boston also seem busier than usual, probably because they're still somewhat affordable. Same with Roxbury — the yuppies from the South End are able to get larger and cheaper space if they move a little further south." "Midtown and East Cambridge are [also doing well]," added Drinkwater, "because that's where most new construction and condo conversion is occurring. These types of units are being absorbed by low leveraged empty-nesters, a driving force in Boston's real estate market for the next 10 years and also by savvy young professionals looking to invest in developing areas while simultaneously enjoying a care-free lifestyle," à la Parris Landing. As for Charlestown, Drinkwater added that he believes "future hot properties to be additional condo conversions or new construction. Re-sales are languishing on the market." Shea affirmed that Charlestown "has a [definite] edge over most Boston neighborhoods in our variety of inventory, our comparative ease of parking, a strong community network of organizations and proximity to downtown and access North." Nevertheless, there sure are a lot of "for sale" signs around town compared to a year ago (not counting the 365 then-new listings at Parris Landing). Okay. So when will things change?"This stalemate will change," Shea said, "when the most motivated of the sellers drop their prices to encourage offers and/or when interest rates move upward at a more rapid pace. The only remedy…is realistic price adjustments based on the realties of the current market." Drinkwater answered by way of an equation. "Charlestown's market malaise is due to the fact that buyers in the under $800,000 price range are totally confused. And of the 165 properties currently for sale in Charlestown, 142 are priced under $800,000. These buyers are reading the hype about the bubble…and are worried about interest rates climbing. Put it all together and you have an inability to pull the trigger." "Fact is," he advised, "that if a property is on the market now for $500,000 and the interest rate is 5.25 percent, waiting for the property to fall to $475,000 [risks] interest climbing to 5.75 percent. [Waiting, in other words] will actually cost the buyer over $9,000 in the course of 10 years of ownership." One last curiosity: Who is selling, and why? There is no single, simple answer. Some people retire and move south. Some are relocated. And some, like Leslie, a long-time resident and young mother, shared this insight: "We are considering a move out of Charlestown based on a few factors. First, Massport's desire to build a haul road [near our house] would negatively impact our property value and quality of life. Second, we'd like our son to grow up in a suburban neighborhood similar to the ones my husband and I enjoyed. That being said, we love Charlestown and will miss living here." As of yet, the couple hasn't even begun the process of listing their
home. Historic Landmark right around the corner Harrison Gray Otis made a fortune in real estate development on Beacon Hill in the years after the American Revolution. He served in Congress and later was mayor of Boston. The house was host to frequent and lavish entertaining while the Otises lived there. A hundred years later, however, mid 19th Century industrial growth created vast numbers of new jobs in Boston, resulting in a housing crisis. Many of the older, single family homes in the West End were converted to boardinghouses and the Otis house was among them. At that time, boardinghouses offered respectable, temporary housing for upwardly mobile young men, married couples, and whole class families. Features of these establishments included three family-style meals a day and the presence of several servants. The Otis boardinghouse was known as a genteel home for some of the finest cultivated people. Among the residents were an admiral and the publisher of one of the city’s major newspapers, along with their families. By the turn of the century, Otis House borders reflected the immigrant and working class character of the neighborhood. Census reports list many of the men as skilled manual laborers; the female borders may have been dressmakers or waitresses. But still, there were meals served and one servant on the staff. By 1910, the Otis House became a lodging house, renting single furnished rooms with no meals. There were no longer any meals or any servants. Today, the Harrison Gray Otis house has been meticulously restored to its former glory. Its interior provides insights into social, business, and family life in late 18th Century Boston. It is now a National Historic Landmark. For information on museum hours and programs, call (617) 227-3956
or check their Web site. Religion and history walk and-in-hand on Beacon Hill Those folks founded The Vilna Shul in 1919, at 18 Phillips Street, on the north slope of Beacon Hill. While at one time over 50 synagogues once flourished in Boston, the Vilna Shul is the last remaining one. And even its congregation succumbed to changing demographics, ending its services in 1985. But that wasn't the end of the story. In 1995, the Boston Center for Jewish Heritage (BCJH) acquired the Shul to restore it as Boston's historic Jewish museum. And then, in 2001, two young adults living the Back Bay were looking for a place to establish a Jewish community in the neighborhood. By chance, they discovered the Vilna Shul – and they knew they had found the perfect place in which to create a Havurah, a Hebrew word that means gathering or community of friends. Known as Havurah on the Hill, the group comprises young Jewish Bostonians ages 18-39 who gather at the historic Shul for communal Shabbat meals, monthly Friday night services, and holiday learning services. The atmosphere is warm and informal, and it suits the on-the-go lifestyles of young, urban men and women. It gives young adult Jews a place to worship that is not focused primarily on suburban family life, and it offers them the chance to connect with others with similar interests. There is more information about the Havurah on the Hill at www.vilnashul.com And you thought a bar was just a place to drink "Theology on Tap," is part of a movement that seems to be catching among Christian groups around the country. The Back Bay version was founded a few of years ago by Father Patrick Gray of the Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street. It uses the informal atmosphere of a local bar as a venue for discussions about God and religion. Modeled on a successful Chicago program, Theology on Tap offers people a chance to gather and talk about theology -- but not in a church and not on Sunday. It's also not meant to replace weekly church services. The benefit of meeting in a bar is that it provides a familiar and comfortable spot for young to explore what role faith and God will play in their lives. It also avoids the problem that many young folks encounter in formal religious settings that seem to focus mostly on families and older citizens. Theology on Tap runs a couple of series a year, and each series runs four weeks in a row. Each week there is a topic, a guest speaker and a short question and answer session. The sessions usually draw about 60 attendees. One recent series focused on Theology and Society, with sessions focused on theology and the city, theology and fashion, and theology and postmodernism. The discussions are fun, with pop culture topics such as "the gospel according to the Simpsons." There is more information about Theology on Tap at www.friendsattheadvent.org,
with links to Theology on Tap (TOT). Profile - CRP’s Carlos Caicedo is Boston-inspired Caicedo explains that his art is often inspired by his surroundings and then augmented using a computer. "[Living here] allows me to take many photographs nearby. I can walk to the Esplanade and the Charles River, the Public Garden or the ocean. Several of Boston's greatest assets." Carlos adds that he enjoys the convenience of nearby shops, the "T," and the airport. His artistic themes range from pre-Colombian artifacts and figures to nature photography and 3-D renderings. Carlos has had several works shown at the Concord Art Association in Concord, MA, Copley Society at 158 Newbury Street, which will include his work in the show "Small Works II" running from July 22 through August 21. The schedule of exhibits and a portfolio of his art and photography
can be seen at: http://www.glasscanvas.com Build a Bridge to a New Home using a Home Equity Line of Credit The most common bridge financing mechanism is a home equity line of credit (HELOC). It can be established for amounts up to 100 percent of the value of the home. The line can be set up quickly. But for house shoppers who know they'll want bridge financing later, establishing the HELOC early will allow them to act quickly when the right home comes to light. In most cases, the HELOC doesn't affect the buyer's credit when qualifying for a mortgage. They can be set up at low rates. Many have no costs attached. Often, home owners can take advantage of an interest-only payment option, which can help make the monthly payment predictable and keep the cost of tapping the line low during the "bridge" period. While bridge financing is a powerful way to use the HELOC to realize the power of your investments, many homeowners use this line of credit to make necessary repairs or improvements that can enhance the value of their home. Questions about this column or bridge financing using a HELOC? Contact:
Tracy Bellavance, Countrywide Home Loans: 1.617.956.5814 Leverett Circle Pedestrian Crossings: The existing pedestrian bridge will be removed in January 2005, and street level, or at-grade, crossings will take their place for at least six-month while other construction takes place. The demolition follows the opening of new I-93 on-ramps that reduce traffic at the intersections by 60 percent. While VHB's contract commits the firm to design a replacement pedestrian bridge, stakeholders are entertaining alternative plans that address drawbacks of a pedestrian bridge. "To address the design requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)," Karst Hoogeboom, Deputy Commissioner of Planning and Engineering explained, "we would need to build a bridge and ramps that are 180 feet long on each side of McGrath Highway. We feel that's a lot of structure. A Big Dig theme is removing structure and opening green space. "And pedestrian bridges in other cities," he continued, "have shown that people don't want to climb above the street to cross traffic." Among other shortcomings, Hoogeboom noted that for handicapped MBTA riders a step inside the MBTA station will remain and pedestrian bridges would not cut crossing times in most cases. Local resdients voiced a number of concerns:
the traffic level is too high to risk at-grade crossings; crossing
times will be shortened by drivers running red lights; commuters
will no longer be able to run for a train at Science Park station.
The Big Dig's Michael Lewis reminded residents that 60 percent
of traffic that moved through the intersection to I-95 and the
Tobin Bridge, will now flow under it via a new on-ramp. "Police details would be assigned to 'retrain'
drivers after the intersections are completed. But," he conceded, "sometimes,
you won't catch your train." A “Science Park/West End” Sign Focus: Charles River Park Doctors who have recently selected MGH for their residency are now
looking for housing. You want to be ready when they storm through,
buying and renting everything available, as they do every year! Emails
and get our newsletter for more details. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Infirmary? The name conjures up images of camp nurses and college clinics. But the MEEI is a venerable, first-class, independent specialty hospital that provides outstanding patient care for disorders from the neck up. For over 180 years, it has served Bostonians, as well as patients and clinicians from around the world. While some imagine that the MEEI is simply a trauma unit for eye and ear injuries, the fact is that the hospital deals with everything from facial cosmetic surgery to laser vision correction. In addition to treating people who suffer from serious eye and ear problems, the MEEI staff provides thousands of routine eye and ear exams each year. Founded in 1824 by Drs. Edward Reynolds and John Jeffries as a one-room clinic to treat Boston's needy, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary has earned an international reputation for its successful treatment of the most difficult diseases and conditions of the eye, ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, and for its outstanding contributions to medical research and education. While its name indicates a focus on eyes and ears, other departments at the MEEI deal with voice disorders, balance problems, facial nerves disorders, hyperbaric medicine, laryngology, and sleep disorders. In fact, U.S. News & World Report magazine has ranked MEEI in the top five in one or both of its specialties—ophthalmology and otolaryngology—each year since the magazine began publishing its annual survey of hospitals in 1990. In 2004, the Infirmary was ranked third in the category of Ear, Nose and Throat and fourth in Eyes. One of the most visited centers, is the MEEI Facial and Cosmetic Surgery Center, offeringa wide range of services including full and mini face lifts, Botox cosmetics, collagen injections, earlobe repair, eyelid surgery, forehead and brow lifts, nasal surgery, scar revision, and micro-dermabrasion. The Center prides itself on its 80 years plastic surgery, with more than 15,000 surgical procedures performed on men, women, and young adults annually. Another popular location at MEEI is the Laser Vision Correction Center. Rapid advancements in technology in the past few years have dramatically increased the options for refractive vision correction, and MEEI physicians and researchers have been in the forefront of many exciting developments. Laser Vision Correction Center staff members help patients choose the right options for problems of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatisms, or presbyopia. Using the most advanced techniques and technology available, they perform over 1200 vision correction procedures annually, including LASIK, LASEK, and a full range of corneal treatments. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an internationally respected destination for people who suffer from complicated and serious disorders.But it is also a great resource for people who live or work in Charles River Park and the surrounding neighborhood. For information about specific services offered at the MEEI, call
671-523-7900. Emails and get our newsletter for more details DOs and DONTs: How to get the most for your home DO interview three brokers and have them compete for your business. Ask them each to give you a written Marketing Plan, have them sign it—and then hold them to it. DO be certain that the broker you select is committed to accommodating other brokers who want to show the property; not returning broker phone calls quickly is unprofessional and unacceptable. DOmake sure that your broker agrees to give you the names of the brokers to whom the property was shown. Doing so on a weekly basis will confirm that your broker is—or is not—involving the broker community. DO NOT allow your broker to delay posting your listing in LINK and MLS—not for even one minute! Your listing should be seen by all brokers and their buyers immediately upon being listed for sale. Not doing so may give your broker the chance to keep all the commission, but it limits the number of brokers and buyers who know about your listing, which could have a serious impact on the price you get. DO NOT give your listing to any broker who is not going to list it in MLS. Some brokers who concentrate their business in small areas will tell you that listing in MLS is unnecessary. They may be right that the property can be sold without an MLS listing, but how will you know if you get the best price unless everyone on MLS knows it is for sale? If your broker is not a member of MLS, find one who is! DO NOT focus on the commission.You get what you pay for. Pay a little, get a little—in both performance and in price. When the sale is complete, a good broker will have made you happy to pay the commission that he or she has earned. Emails and get our newsletter for more details Snapshot— Boston Real Estate Also significant is the influx of empty nesters, who are moving back to the city in droves from high net worth suburban communities within 30 minutes of downtown Boston. Note the speed (see Impact article on page 2) at which our new developments get scooped up by the baby boomers. Take a look at the sales activity at the new residential developments— astonishing! And it's happening all around us, not just in downtown. Channel Center and the Seaport district are experiencing similar excitement, perhaps not from the empty nester group but certainly from young professionals wanting close access to the financial district, waterfront, and mid-town action. The same is happening in E. Cambridge with its close proximity to downtown Boston and lower-than- Boston prices. New condo conversions at Museum Towers, as well as The Glass Factory and One First Street, both located at the Lechmere T stop, are enjoying brisk sales. Attractive prices along with the new North Point project will transform the entire area into a vibrant new neighborhood that should provide an opportunity now to buy into future appreciation at pre-development pricing. As Boston prices continue to rise, neighborhoods like South Boston, East Cambridge, East Boston and the Fort Point area, offering great new condos close to downtown, are poised for the same type of revitalization and appreciation that hit the South End over the past 10 years. This is all good news for firsttime buyers and anyone seeing the value of buying into a developing neighborhood. The new development pipeline has demonstrated consistently strong pre-sale marketing, reducing any significant net addition to inventory as of the date these properties are anticipated to be ready for occupancy. This results in a tight 2.5+/- month supply. Here are some examples of this activity: Email us and get our newsletter
for more details House Proud-Painting, Done Right Looks good, or does it? Common Questions Do I have to move all my furniture? If a worker gets hurt while painting in my home, who is responsible? John Murphy heads Murphy Painting Company, Inc., a premium interior
and exterior painting company. Correction Green Line “T” Construction Cuts Rail Service to Science
Park The MBTA is constructing a new underground “Super Station” for
the Green Line and the Orange Line at North Station. The next phase
of construction work includes the demolition of the elevated tracks
between Science Park and North Stations. At Home with … Diane Wood Wood has also lived near the Financial District,
but found her neighborhood virtually deserted after 6 p.m. “It was a very convenient location
for my work,” Wood says, “but shopping for groceries
required a drive, and so did a lot of other things.” “When I lived in the suburbs and the financial district, shopping meant driving. The supermarket and specialty shops are close by. Boston parking can be tough, but here I park in the building and take an elevator to my apartment. And I feel safer than in the Back Bay. I see the security patrols, the doormen. And more important, I see families with children. That makes me feel good.” When she returned in 2003, she sought out a broker who knew all of Boston, but understood the West End and CRP in particular. “Richard Drinkwater had been my buyer’s broker,” Wood said, “and because he lives here, I knew he could give me a perspective that few others could.” Wood explains that she used to have an attention-getting view of the river, but when she moved to her current home, she found a bigger unit with a view of trees, parks, and part of the city skyline. “Richard really helped me understand the trade-offs and opportunities. I chose my unit because it is a terrific place for the price and because I could enclose the terrace and make it still larger. “I didn’t think about it when I moved in,” Wood said, “but the health club and the pool are a tremendous bonus.” Wood and this reporter met during the week of the Democratic National Convention when many chose to avoid the city. Still, we could hear children and parents enjoying Boston’s summer weather by the pool. “Families come down and spend the day between the playgrounds,
parks, and the pool,” Wood says. “And yet other residents
swim their laps or sit close by in peace. Which is another thing
I love about this community: it’s so diverse and friendly.
But that’s why I like Charles River Park, and Boston, so much.
So many great people and things are close by. I feel right at home.” Hold the Club Soda: Myths and Reality of Home Stain Removal Myth: Reality: Myth: Reality: Tips Tough stains: Don't wait: Delicate fabrics: Invisible stains: Remember: For more garment care tips, see www.lapelsdrycleaning.com Tim McGuire is the owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning, a full-service
dry cleaner, at 4 Longfellow Place. Lapels is a longstanding member
of the International Fabricare Institute and the National Cleaners
Association. |
Charles River Park • BostonLimited only by your imagination, Charles River Park’s studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom condominiums make perfect downtown homes. Shopping, public transportation, highways, and all of the vitality of Boston spreads out at our doorstep. With its available health club, pool, garage parking, green spaces, and many nearby parks, life here just keeps getting better.
