Love the amenity spaces! The staff is super friendly and helpful and responsive to all our needs.read more

I moved in 4 months ago , please be careful moving here. I have never felt so uncomfortable being a…read morewoman in a luxury building . One of the front desk , Shane , follows me and other women around the building . He knows where I am at all times in the building because he has access to the cameras. I have mentioned this to management but they don't seem to care . Can't feel safe as a woman anywhere. The rest of the concierge and staff are nice and respectful. The building is beautiful.

Convenient location w/ subways + stores. Good features +…read moreamenities. Friendly and professional staff + crew. Reasonable noise levels.

This review is only for the application and leasing process. I had applied for one of the…read moreapartments here, but unfortunately couldn't sign the lease due to significant changes in my transcontinental moving schedule. In doing my research of apartments in the area, this apartment managed by Bozzuto stood out in terms of the property, the location, and also the quality of the management company. Reviews on Apartments.com and Yelp have been overwhelmingly positive (with only real complaint being rowdy undergraduates who are no longer allowed to lease in these apartments), and I can confirm that my own experience is accurately reflected by these reviews. I've worked with Christian who was friendly yet professional in phone calls and email communications, and he's been very responsive and willing to help. I am disappointed that I will not be able to stay here, but this will be the first place that I will look the next time I need to find an apartment in the Cambridge area.

Living at Chroma is amazing!! The apartments are so well-managed, *beautiful*, and clean. The…read morecommunity here is also very friendly, respectful, and quiet and the location is stellar. The apartments had everything I was looking for - amazing kitchen, big sunny windows, central AC, in unit laundry, pet friendly, beautiful bathroom (with huge tub & incredible water pressure), visitor parking. Don't get me started on the roof deck. The leasing and management team has been great and are always happy to answer my countless questions over the phone. The property manager Chester helped me set up a new Nest thermostat and even went out of his way to help me drill in hooks around my apartment (within an hour of me calling him!). Highly recommend!

I lived here for ~18 months and I already want to move back…read more Staff: phenomenal - maintenance was always pleasant and would greet you in passing or otherwise. The leasing office (Lindsay in particular) is kind, knowledgeable, prompt, and accommodating. Facilities: Modern, energy efficient, and well maintained equipment fills the building be it in the gym or your kitchen appliances. Parking garage is spacious as is the lobby and common living area. The gym can be a bit tight during peak times but that is infrequent. The rooftop deck is always in good order and was my favorite part of living at Chroma. The package concierge is also incredible! Location: Unlike the other reviews, I was reliant on my vehicle rather than the T. Being close to the pike was very helpful and the community was vibrant but also quiet (except the rooster nearby which we occasionally heard - still wondering how that pans out). I liked it overall. Overall, I moved out due to extenuating circumstances but once my current lease expires Chroma will be right at the top of my list. Everything went well from a warm welcome to a fond farewell and hopefully you'll find the same pleasure and comfort which I did.

My roommates and I lived at 7 Cameron for two years, and while living there had a great experience…read more The units are sunny and spacious, and the location is great. Under 10 minute walk into Davis Square, and the 77 bus stops right across the street that will bring you right into Porter or Harvard Square. The units are also very quiet despite being right on Mass Ave. The staff working in the building were all great and were really on top of maintenance. This review was prompted, however, by the experience we had upon moving out of the apartment with Acorn Holdings, the owner of the building. We left our unit on August 31st after living in the unit for two years in great condition - cleaning counters, sweeping, vacuuming, and spackling any holes in the wall. The lease very specifically mentioned "broom clean" as the standard, which we honestly went beyond. However, when we heard from the property manager the next week they informed us they would be withholding $2,100 of the $3,000 in our security deposit. A couple things about that: - First, $2,000 of that security deposit was collected from us explicitly related to the two dogs in the apartment - $500 was charged upon move in and an additional $1,500 collected when we added a second. This is a dog friendly building, and there are many canine tenants. However, in the course of this experience we found out that these deposits are illegal in Massachusetts. - The majority of what they were charging was for cleaning the apartment (none of it dog-related) which is also not an appropriate use of deposit funds in Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-out-what-landlords-can-use-security-deposits-for - Beyond whether or not they are allowed to use the money for the things they were claiming, the amounts were ludicrous. For example, they claimed they needed to withhold $700 to clean the carpet in a single bedroom which had zero stains or rips, simply was a carpet in a 100 sq ft room that had been lived in for two years. So, they were withholding exorbitant funds they shouldn't have collected in the first place. We raised our concerns about this and stopped hearing from them. We sent several emails and attempted to speak on the phone with our property manager. We were ignored. 30 days passed and we hadn't even received the small amount they were saying they planned to return. Again, breaking housing regulations https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-returning-or-getting-back-a-security-deposit#failure-to-return-. It was only when we sent documentation showing that we were going to file a housing court claim (which could result in a $7,000 fine) did they reply to our concerns and return the deposit. This behavior would be inappropriate - and illegal - under any circumstances. But in the midst of a pandemic when folks are juggling economic stress with so much else this is nothing short of predatory. Overcharging, ignoring follow up, and hoping that the complexity of housing regulations would prevent pushback.

Lived here for 2 years and I truly loved it. Luxury apartment amenities while still maintaining a…read moreneighborhood charm. Wonderful location (5 minute walk from Davis sq.), with a few good eat spots a stone's throw away (namely Fiorella's and Hana Sushi). Has underground parking with guest parking available ($15 a night). Maintenance was very quick to response the rare times I needed something fixed or adjusted. Management staff is very responsive and friendly (shout-out to Shaina!). Would highly recommend!

The units are on the larger side, which makes this a great option during Covid. There are two kinds…read moreof units--traditional lofts tall with 20+ ceilings and loft style with lower ceilings both of which comes in a single and duplex floor plans. The finishes are high-end and the water pressure alone is enough to never leave. You will love, love, love the location regardless whether or not you are a young couple, student, family or retiree. The extra room, great restaurants, super cute grocery a block away, Henry Bear Park within walking distance and larger grocery story two blocks away makes this a perfect property. Rarely are units on the market, you have to move quick.

As a new resident the apartments are clean, spacious, and much more newly renovated than most…read moreapartments in Cambridge (outside of Kendall). In unit Washer Dryer, great location (right near Porter Square), and garage parking available for comparatively cheap. Sam the manager was incredibly nice and the leasing and move in process went very smoothly. I am so happy I moved here!

This apartment complex is so low grade. It's the worst place I've ever lived. My toilet isn't even…read moresecurely grounded. The appliances are the cheapest pieces of crap. I'm now dealing with them ripping the walls apart in my bedroom to fix a leak with my air conditioner. I called the staff and they aren't offering me any compensation for the dry wall dust and mess that these guys are creating. I cannot tell you how much I hate this place. Avoid it at all costs. Spend more money to be in an apartment where people actually care about the state of your living arrangements. I hate living here! I cannot wait for my lease to be over and move out of this shit hole!

There's a big health risk to living here. This is a former industrial site with plenty of toxic,…read morechemical waste in the ground. When the builders converted it to residential, they put a concrete slab over it. However, toxic gas still vents out. This wasn't considered a problem for years, but Massachusetts recently upgraded its guidelines for this chemical due to new research showing how harmful it is at current levels. Since then, the management has (very reluctantly) been treating the issue with monthly testing and indoor air purification units (whose electricity you have to pay for, about $100 a month). The results of the tests vary from month to month, but of course the gas has to go somewhere--and if it's being vented out of someone else's apartment, it may be vented into yours. The affected units are primarily those on the ground floor. I apologize that I've forgotten the exact chemical, but I remember that it was especially dangerous to children and women of childbearing age (not just pregnant women). These are beautiful units, but that industrial look comes with a cost, and you won't find any pity from the management--after all, they don't live there.

I personally had a pretty terrible experience with this property in three primary ways:…read more 1) Frustrating communication: After paying the guarantee, there were 26 days of ignored follow-ups, inaccurate/delayed responses due to a clear lack of reading of emails, technical issues with the application website, and unanswered phone calls before I decided to not sign the lease (which was still not provided). This process destroyed my faith in the building and made me concerned of how I would be treated as a tenant. 2) Unexpected rent change: Before they sent me the lease to sign (which they never sent), they tried to increase my rent by $250 a month from the initial amount I had agreed to in the guarantee. I logged into the application portal one day and it was $250 higher a month. When I emailed to confirm that it would remain at the original, they confirmed it would be at the lower rate; however, when asking for security deposit and first/last checks, they suddenly increased monthly rent by $250. 3) Location hazards: I was not aware of the significant homeless population which congregates/stays literally outside the entrance of the building until friends warned me. I came by several days in a row and noticed a group of 10-20 homeless which were hanging right outside the entrance, which you have to walk through to get to the apartment building. I later read the following reddit post which increased my worries about the location:https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/ue5mo8/homeless_in_central_getting_more_dangerous/ Hope this is helpful to others considering or that people have had better experiences than I have had. Would highly recommend several in-person visits to the location before deciding!

After reading many reviews online (all positives), we decided to sign the lease. I am sooooo happy…read moreliving here. Front Desk: John, Suzie, Samir (and new guy David) are all extremely extremely nice. They are incredibly helpful and cordial and we say hi and chit chat just about every day. Tenants: Everyone we've met is extremely friendly. They are kind of protective of the tenants that come in without a key as well. When i first moved in and left my fob in my other purse, another tenant let me in the door only after he asked me if i lived there. Amenities: There is a washer and dry that the building shares which is nice because you don't have to brave the cold when you want to get your laundry done in the winter. There is a 24 hour CVS (pharmacy is open late till late), atm machines, gap!, bsc, liquor store etc right next to the buiding. There is also a small out door balcony on the 2nd floor you can hang out at. It's much cheaper to ask friends to come over and hang out there and byob instead of going to a bar nearby and pay $10 a drink! Great doctors are right at MGH T stop. Lots of shopping right at Park- right the red. Being on the redline: It really does take 30 seconds to the T. I love being able to tell Taxi drivers to take me to the central square Tstop instead of having to give them an address. Groceries: You can park your car in the garage for about 5 minutes to drop off groceries. They have a few dollies you can borrow to haul all your stuff upstairs. There is also a place to park (an extra right small right lane) for about a minute if you have a friend picking you up. Random: There are a few parade that comes through central square. I'ts nice to be able to pop your head out for a few minutes and go back back inside your apartment. Please send me a message if you have any questions! =)

We lived here for a few years. While Dana was the assistant manager, we really enjoyed this…read moreapartment complex and had no major issues. Dana always answered her emails. Dana then left and was replaced by Jamie and Torrey. After Dana left, the consistent responding from management ended and I had to contact the Brookfield Properties general email twice because I could not get responses from the 91 Sidney St. managers. In November 2019, our heat broke and would not work consistently. We sent a maintenance request for it to be fixed. Torrey assured us that he was trying everything that he could to fix our heat, and sent out the poor maintenance people (who are VERY nice and awesome but are just not HVAC people and did not know how to fix our heat) several times to fiddle with our heat. We sent email after email, getting sporadic responses from Torrey and spending the winter in several layers of sweatshirts and pants. Finally, on FEBRUARY 24th 2020, I could not take it anymore. I sent an email to Brookfield properties letting them know that I would withhold my rent until our heat was fixed and that the Cambridge Housing Authority was sending out an inspector. I received a call the next day from Jamie saying that the heat would be fixed immediately. I am still so confused as to why we had to wait so long for something that seemed like a quick fix. PLEASE be careful if you decide to live here. Especially if you have small children, pets, or someone who is elderly. Besides freezing, we were okay, but I would be nervous for someone who is not perfectly healthy.

91 Sidney is part of the University Park system. It's one of the newer buildings…read more Pros: Location: It's located near the MIT graduate dorms so it has easily accessible transportation: #1, #70, #70A, EZ Ride, and MIT Shuttles. Also within walking distance to Central. Prices: So the prices for the 1 bedroom has come down significantly. Now, the 580 sq ft bedroom are on the market for about $1700!!! When I was looking around Feb, the prices were around $2100. I'm guessing the referral fee is around $750 because that's the referral fee for 100 Landsdowne. Gym: 91 Sidney has the full machines available. The gym is accessible to other residents within the University Park system though. Parking: If you sign up on the first day, you park at this deck for $100. If you live at KBL or Loft23, parking is also assigned to this deck. Cons: View: The view from the 1 bedroom is pretty ugly. I think I saw bricks. There are no good views from the 1 bedroom apartments as far as I can tell.

The first place he showed me was in Winter Hill and was basically a bedroom with a stove stuck in…read moreit. The second place was this apartment in a building run by a sleazy landlord whom I later found out had a bad reputation locally. In desperation I moved in, and after I did, I found that the place flooded repeatedly whenever snow melted and soaked the carpet in dirty ice water, the AC was terminally broken, and the bathroom was leaking super-hot water that would act like a steam heater and raise the summer temp in the bathroom to 105 F. It was a dump. I left in a year and found a much better place on my own--huge waste of a broker fee.

Very strange interaction. I dealt with John L., one of their agents, who INSISTED on calling me…read moreduring work . I gave one phone number. He somehow found both of my phone numbers. Called them both. Left voicemails on both. I asked him politely if we can do the first steps over email, like every single other agent I've dealt with. He refused and said he "likes" doing things a certain way. Asked me for a phone call during work after I told him I cannot do that. Waste of time and a very strange person.

The building itself, how it was when I moved in a year ago, would get five stars. However,…read moreBlackstone has frozen all investments in order to prioritize profits over building maintenance and this place is a dumpster fire! Maintenance issues started in August of 2025 and they have continued to pile on with no end in sight. It began with fire alarms going off because they had hit their expiration date and needed to be changed. The solution was to tell us to rip them out of the ceiling. They still have not been replaced. For months, alarms were going off continuously - day and night. They say we don't need those fire alarms, but the wires continue to hang from the ceiling all these months later. When I inquired about when the windows would be cleaned, I was told the hooks on the roof needed to be replaced for safety. That was two months ago and nothing has happened. So, the great view that I'm paying for sits beyond a dirty window. In a cost-cutting effort, they eliminated the package handler position and now expect the concierges to do their job plus sort through packages for 528 units. The good ones do, but sometimes they pile up in the back hallway until shift changes. Many times, I've had to sort through bins to find something that was delivered hours earlier. A building this size either needs to get the delivery services to put packages in the correct floor's shelf or hire another package handler. The latest issue started last December, when there was a fire in the trash chute, which caused electrical failure in the first 12 floors. Once that was resolved, their solution was to put trash cans on each floor and pile the responsibility of collecting trash on top of the regular duties of our wonderful janitorial staff. Two months later, their solution is to deliver unsightly trash bins to each apartment, demanding that we bring them in by 9 am and put them out between 6-7 pm each day. Now, we live with trash piled up in the hallways and rats reported as high as the 12th floor, which I never heard of before. And, lately, they've been raising rents as much as 10% because profits are king. So, if you're looking for a great community, I'm sad to say, keep looking.

it was great the process for the lease. Brandon is very kind and helpfull. The process was simple…read moreand if I had a problem, Brandon was there to help me find a solution.