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!

" 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 .

Renting is only better than buying when one moves a lot. Renting is never better than buying when…read morethe rent is over $3,500.00 a month and you've been Renting for 14 years. The Watertown Apts are old and most things Archstone was involved, was and is a disaster. Thin walls and being able to hear flushing toilets, is an Archstone trademark. The Watertown Apts still have these inherited flaws. The traffic on Galen Street and Watertown Square is nightmare.

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 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!

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

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.

I wish I could rent an apartment at The Legacy. They're spacious and new and clean, however, they…read moreare far out of my price range. But this very same business also owns a couple buildings one street over from Massachusetts Ave that has apartments that are much smaller and more affordable. They're still extremely well-kept, and the monthly rent includes heat and hot water. Parking is also included, which is definitely a huge plus. Washer and dryer are located in the basement (of the same building, yay! No more running with laundry through the snow or rain.). In terms of the people who work here, I have primarily dealt with only one individual so far, but she has been immensely helpful with all questions that I've had. The only complaint I have is that they're not very good about answering their phones, even during business hours. But I think in light of the fact that these are great apartments in a great location, that minor detail can certainly be overlooked.

I rent an apartment at The Legacy with my husband and 2 small boys and I love it! Apartments are…read morespacious, clean and well maintained and have a washer, dryer and dishwasher within the unit. When we moved in they had put in new carpets, bathroom floors, repainted and put in a new washing machine. Staff here are incredibly helpful and go out of their way to help you. Maintenance is included and if there is ever any problems they come out and fix them the very same day - usually within the hour of reporting the issue! The staff are incredibly good with children, even having drawers full of stickers and lollies for them in their office whenever you go to speak to them! The gym is included and is 24 hour access which is very convenient and there is a lovely outside garden area which feels very safe and secure with its own access to the minuteman bikepath. I am very pleased we chose to rent here! We love it!

DO NOT rent from this place. From the moment I moved in, there have been so many issues. Our…read moredishwasher broke, we've had constant stomping from the tenants above ours, there is dog poop all over the grounds and dog park (which is hardly maintained by the property management), power outages lead side doors of the building to be locked for days at a time....i could go on and on listing off issues. This building is hardly maintained and the shotty/cheap construction breaks or malfunctions all the time. Most recently my shower wouldn't shut off and when I called emergency maintenance a worker came who didn't know how to fix the issue. He left the water running instead of fixing it and had to call his someone to walk him through every step!!!! Who are these so called "handymen" hired by Bozzuto?! Every time we complain to property management we are met with incompetence, finger pointing, and an inability to take accountability/fix issues. Ed Welsh is terrible at his job.

Decent property, and overall well managed. However, they keep closing the gym with no explanation…read moreexcept the old "we are looking after your health and safety" line. If you want to keep residents healthy, then keep the gym open and let people practice social distancing. Also, don't forget that we are paying for this gym through our condo fees, so either open the gym, or refund a portion of the fees.

I first moved into 1223 in December 2010. Everything seemed great, as the staff was friendly and I…read morehad no problems with the apartment itself. Fast forward to 2011, and it's a brand new story. The maintenance staff is awesome, by far the fastest responding staff I've ever had. The management staff however are a totally different story. I figured out that I had bed bugs a month ago and informed the staff. To their credit, they immediately scheduled an exterminator, but they weren't able to respond until a Monday. After confirmation of an infestation, I was then told that I could continue sleeping/living there during the extermination process. Although the chemical treatment or whatever they do does no harm to me, do i really want to keep sleeping in my bed knowing that bed bugs may not be completely gone? I wasn't offered any compensation for my dry cleaning, general washing or even a night or two in a hotel. I ended up sleeping in my car for 2 nights and washing clothes for a week. After returning from Christmas, I was then informed that the next scheduled extermination would be on January 5th. A full week away from returning from break. Again, I was told it was "safe" to stay in the apartment. During this whole time, no information was given to the rest of the building regarding the bed bugs. That makes me question if they've ever had problems before and failed to mention it to me. The best part is that there are also mice living in the wall. I know it's the city, but this place has so many things going on...and the facilities manager is not the best person to deal with....actually, most of them aren't. Bottom line, be careful with these people.

I was a resident at the Hampton Court (2011-2013), and I was pleased with my apartment at this…read morelocation. It was expensive and I didn't get a whole lot of amenities or bang for my buck, so it's certainly not *the* best apartment in Boston, but it's a far cry from being the worst. Here's the skinny: THE GOOD: My studio was small, but it did feature a regular kitchen area with fridge, stove, oven, sink, etc.. The location was fantastic--Coolidge Corner is a stone's throw away, the T stops right in front of the place, maintenance is prompt and friendly, the building felt safe and the groundskeepers vacuumed the hallways and cleaned up every morning. THE BAD: The building is old--it was built in the late 19th century--and has some quirks, like creaky stairs, an old elevator, and heating pipes that can make quite a racket in the winter. Again, the apartments are *small* and overpriced, and they will try to raise the rent on you every year. They key word is "try"--talk to them, and you can negotiate.