I've had a really nice experience living at the complex so far. The staff, especially Mikey, has…read morebeen friendly, responsive, and very helpful. I truly appreciate how well-maintained the property is and how understanding the management has been. Overall, it's been great place to live.

I cannot speak about the inside of this complex because I was 4 days away from moving into a unit…read moreuntil something happened but it was not Ridge at Blue Hill fault . My dealing with the office was a wonderful experience. I dealt with Britney and she was on the money she promised things and she kept her promise she called she emailed she did her job she was on top of everything and I appreciate that in case I want to reapply to this complex but my experience with the office was a wonderful experience Thank you Ridge at Blue Hill . I hope to be a tenant when one that may suit me better.

Not a fan of this apartment...moved here out of convenience, but would never recommend. Firstly,…read morethe leasing price we were originally told wasn't the price we ended up getting because each day it took for us to sign the lease they added $7 to the final bill. On top of that, the place they showed us/ moved into, was ridiculously dirty, cobwebs, mold, rusty dishwasher, broken light switches and foul hallway smell. We haven't even lived here a year and we've had to replace a leaking dishwasher, two leaking toilet and dryer that didn't dry clothes throughly. But the worst of it all on a day like today where the temperature is -4 the thermostat isn't working properly, which is something we brought up to management last winter and they told us to put plastic on our windows...but this place is labeled as "luxury". Leasing office tried to claim that nowhere does the complex claim to be luxury when indeed it does. Also they went out their way to "update" the dog park but meanwhile the kids park is run down and out of date. But they have the nerve to send passive aggressive emails urging kids to not play in front of their apartments. Also, I don't get why the trash shoot is always broken, or why there arent speed limit indicators, or crosswalks or complete sidewalks. If their main concern is safety why not provide these safety measures for the residents. Packages are miss delivered/ stolen daily and the apartment complex does nothing about it, like adding package lockers or better signage. Or cameras at every doorway. This place as potential of being phenomenal but they drop the ball at every opportunity. Pro: the

This place is beautiful and my parents live here so I saw how great they were to my parents and had…read moreto move here! The staff were great to me and made moving so easy!! I'd give this place a 5 star in all aspects!

A wonderful place to live - great and caring property management. Anything that needs fixing or…read moreattention is taken care of pronto. The apartments are lovely and updated. The apartment community is indeed a community - friendly people that help one another. The grounds are lovely - I cannot recommend this place enough - I would give it 6 stars if possible.

A big shout out to this over 55 community in Westwood called Highland Glen !!! The assistant…read moreproperty manager Wendy Daniels is dedicated to the residents needs! Planning social events, and many activities for all !! Maintaining social distancing, masks etc!!! There can be anything from cheese, crackers, wine and soft drinks!! Maintenance personal are always on site for repairs or to help the apartment owners with their needs!!! In other words a very nice place to call HOME!! . Thank You Wendy!!!!!

--Not the Sanctuary Bozzuto Promises--…read more TLDR Lived here since April 2024--Smoke from the Steakhouse made my unit unlivable, management was unresponsive, forced to pay steep fees; message me for details. PROSPECTIVE TENANTS Schedule an appointment between 4pm to 6pm on FRIDAY night or the WEEKEND if you'd like to get a sense of the smell. UPDATE 07.22.2025 Manager Patrick says, "While we continue looking into solutions, I want to be transparent that living near restaurants does come with some unavoidable situations like the one you're experiencing." FULL STORY I've been a resident at Center & Stone since April 2024 and wanted to share my experience so others can make informed decisions. Shortly after moving into the studio that was personally recommended to me by the previous manager, Kayla, --and despite my concerns about the proximity to a Steakhouse--I began experiencing severe air quality issues due to persistent fumes and cooking odors between 4pm~9pm EVERDAY. These issues have significantly impacted my health and daily life. It's important to note that this problem primarily affects units in the Stone building that face the restaurant. Units in the Stone building that face away from the restaurant, and units in the Center building, do not appear to have the same issue. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate with management about these problems, first Kayla, then the current GM Patrick, follow-up was inconsistent, and no lasting solutions were implemented. As my lease renewal approached, management did not provide any communication or resolution before my renewal deadline passed. I've also spoken to at least 4-5 other residents who have shared similar concerns about air quality and management's lack of response. I was ultimately presented with an additional $200-$300/month rent increase and if I wanted to move to a different apartment to escape the fumes--leaving me with no reasonable option to stay. I originally chose this building because Bozzuto promotes its mission to "create sanctuary" and build vibrant communities where residents feel cared for. Unfortunately, my experience has fallen well short of those values. I have a detailed record of my communication history with management documenting these issues. If you're a prospective tenant and would like more information, feel free to reach out and I'm happy to share additional details privately. Thank you for reading, and I hope this helps future residents feel empowered to advocate for themselves.

As a beagle owner, finding a truly pet-friendly place was a top priority for me--and Center & Stone…read morehas been a wonderful home for both me and my dog, Billy. It's now been one year since we moved here, and I couldn't be happier with our decision. I never have to worry about taking Billy in the elevator or walking through the corridors--this community genuinely embraces pets, and Billy feels right at home here. Living here is convenient, clean, quiet, and well-organized. I work in Boston, and the location is perfect--the train station is right in front of us, giving me easy access to the Red Line or the commuter rail without having to drive or get stuck in traffic. The neighborhood is also safe, clean, and organized, making it an overall great place to live. The staff here is absolutely amazing--professional, attentive, kind, and always helpful. They truly go above and beyond to make sure residents feel welcome and comfortable. There are also many community events organized throughout the year. While I often can't attend due to my work schedule, it's nice to know they're happening and contributing to a real sense of community here, which is such a great touch. One of my favorite details is the dog treats always available in the main lobby. After a rushed day, when I don't have time or forget to grab something for Billy, it's such a relief to know there's always a little treat waiting for him. If you're a pet owner looking for a home, Center & Stone is a fantastic choice. Billy and I couldn't be happier after our first year here!

"Trust me, the pictures provided by one reviewer were taken while units were being renovated, and…read moreis not a common occurrence." and then...... "It's simply my opinion, and apparently the experience was different for another reviewer." So is it fact?.....or opinion? MY PHOTOS WERE.NOT.TAKEN. during renovation. How dare other reviewers presume to know anything about when my photos were taken. I have nothing to gain by showing photos or lying about them. I'm not an irate ex-tenant, I wasn't forced out and I left on very good terms. I believe that people deserve to know what they're investing in and I would want someone to do the same for me, if the situation were reversed. This is my experience and other reviewers have no business disputing that or tearing my experiences apart. I never said the building wasn't lovely and unique because of it's age. I never said neighbors, during my tenure, were arrogant or unkind. What I did say that is that building owners/management did a sloppy job with construction and took the cheap route with sub-flooring and walls/wall thickness and HVAC, especially, and that if you're considering investing a half million dollars in a unit, you shouldn't be able to hear your neighbors through the walls while you sleep, shouldn't have a film of rock and subflooring dust on/in everything (including your lungs) and shouldn't have to suffer through the hottest/coldest days of the year without a/c and heat. This WAS my experience and other people deserve to know that. Continue to live pridefully and harmoniously with your neighbors in your beautifully appointed surroundings and let people decide what inevitable "issues" they're willing to deal with, after they've invested 100's of thousands of dollars.

We have lived at the Lofts at Lower Mills since Fall of 2011. We had sold our condo in a…read morethree-unit triple decker and were curious to see if we would like living in a larger building so we decided to rent. Well, we loved it so much we bought our unit. With regard to the previous review, I am somewhat surprised that this individual would stay for 5 years if they had such an awful experience. Certainly you could find units with lower rent in other developments. However, we have found the Lofts at Lower Mills worth the price. The grounds are well maintained, as are the common spaces of the building. We have found the maintenance and cleaning staff to be top-notch and incredibly helpful. As renters, maintenance work orders were quickly completed. You would be hard-pressed to find better on-site staff. Heck, they were helping us re-direct our ceiling lights on Christmas Eve and they couldn't have been more pleasant about it!! We have had a very different experience from the previous reviewer. We have never had issue with mold on the brick and we live on the river-side of the building. The most we have had to do is cut away the ivy that sometimes grows over a corner of our window. The brick is gorgeous and it is what most people are drawn to when they enter our unit. As this was a factory before there are some nicks and dings but we feel that adds to the character of the unit. Also, we had a housing inspector go over the building (including the roof and the basement/crawl space) and he remarked that he was incredibly impressed with the structure and its integrity, especially given its location next to and over a running body of water. We have not been bothered by sound from other units. We never hear the neighbors on our floor. We used to have a couple with three young children above us and we would hear them occasionally but it did not bother us. It was far from loud and we only heard them when one of the kids would take a digger and cry. Having lived in a triple-decker I know what it's like to hear your neighbors and this is significantly better. We did have an issue when we first moved in where we would find wood dust/dirt in one spot. We called Winn and they fixed it immediately. The contractor explained to me it was from the original wood beams that are designed to expand and contract in their metal frame. Again, it was fixed in 15 minutes and never an issue again. We have not had the same dust and cement issues the previous reviewer had while she lived here. I will agree the HVAC has been problematic. I think the condo association, to whom Winn (now Barkan) paid dues to when the building was not owner-occupied, nickel-and-dimed the HVAC repairs for our building as we were "renters" in the Lofts at Lower Mills. Now that the building is converted and is owner-occupied, with owners who will now serve on the condo association board, I am confident better representation will result in a better job addressing this issue. I should also add when we were without AC for a few hot days we would ask Winn to credit our rent and they did so quite willingly. Overall we have found that with good communication we have been able to address any concerns we have had. We are realists and expect there to be issues that arise in any large building whether it is apartments or condos. Our issues have been minimal and when we shared our concerns with management, and now with our condo representatives, they have been addressed. We have loved our living experience here which is why we chose to buy. Yes, the units are not inexpensive but we felt they were well worth the cost. We should note we are not the only renters who chose to buy. Lower Mills is such a wonderful community with so much to offer. You can walk to shops, the grocery store and restaurants. You are right on public transportation and adjacent to a fabulous bike path. The building is wonderful if you have pets as there is a DCR park right next to the Water Mill Building. Overall, the people who have moved in are polite and engaging but respectful of each others privacy. We are thrilled that we were able to purchase our unit at the Lofts at Lower Mills and we have thoroughly enjoyed living in the building and in this neighborhood.