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| 881 East 1st Street #502 |
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| Boston MA 02127 |
| Top Floor Unit, South Boston Loft |
| Date Sold: October 7, 2000 |
| Parking: 2 Off-Street Parking Spaces |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Outdoor Space: Common Garden + BBQ Area |
| Square Footage: 2333 SF± |
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| Live "up top" in this bright + airy South Boston, Penthouse duplex loft. |
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Condo Fee: $415/mo. includes water + sewer, C.A.M., insurance and on-site management. |
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R.E. Taxes: $6,200/FYR2005 without residential exemption. |
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| Converted 5 years ago and recently renovated, this loft is a perfect canvas for open plan living. |
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| Located on the top floor, this unit is one of 32 in a modest-sized, elevator building with high owner-occupancy. |
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| The Penthouse units are a new-construction addition that complement the overall restoration of the original building. |
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| The open floor plan easily accommodates multiple living areas for dining, reading, working, watching TV or simply relaxing. |
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| The raised platform within the main space defines a unique, separate living area. |
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| The platform area features a skylight for additional light. |
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| 6 south-facing windows fill the unit with day-long natural light. |
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| Timber columns with cast iron lintels recall this building's industrial past. |
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| Polished hardwood floors have been used throughout the new construction addition. |
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| French doors open to a private balcony. |
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| Large enough to accommodate a BBQ, the balcony adds "outdoor charm" to this loft. |
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| The north-western exposure offers an unparalleled view of Boston's city skyline. |
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| A "stretch-neck" view from the balcony reveals the Black Falcon Terminal wharf, where watching passenger cruise ships dock is always a conversation stopper. |
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| The balcony is perfect for outdoor entertaining. |
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| The clean lines + interior finish accentuate the contemporary feel of the loft. |
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| A modern kitchen is open to the main living space. |
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| The galley-style kitchen makes for an efficient + functional workspace. |
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| Kitchen features plenty of cabinetry and a full complement of appliances, including: fridge, stove, compactor, dishwasher + disposal. |
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| A gas cook-top/oven forms the centerpiece of the expanded work bench/bar-top that separates the kitchen from the main living space. |
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| The kitchen workspace has been finished with granite counters. |
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| The open kitchen with its high bar-top is a natural focal point for entertaining at home. |
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| Adjoining the main space is a utility alcove featuring a full bathroom for the convenience of friends + guests. |
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| The guest bathroom features wood flooring, vanity with mirror and task lighting. |
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| The guest bathroom also features a tub/shower unit. |
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| A stack washer/dryer unit is discretely housed within the utility alcove. |
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| A twin-door storage closet is also featured within the utility alcove. |
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| Adjacent to the front entrance + kitchen are stairs leading to the upper level of the loft. |
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| A coat closet is conveniently located by the entrance to the loft. |
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| Traversing the stairs to the upper level of the loft. |
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| The upper level features hardwood flooring throughout. |
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| The space can easily accommodate a king-size bed with side tables. |
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| The bedroom suite can also accommodate additional sitting areas. |
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| The view from the bedroom looks over Pleasure Bay towards Spectacle Island, where a five minute walk takes you to Castle Island, Lagoon Beach, and miles of newly refurbished boardwalks. |
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| The bedroom suite includes an adjoining full bathroom. |
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| 2 closets provide additional storage for the upper level of the loft. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring, tub/shower unit with tiled tub surround, vanity sink + mirror. |
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| Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the loft. |
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| The stairwell provides great wall space for displaying art. |
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| The building is pre-wired with fiber optic throughout for high speed digital cable and modem connections via RCN. |
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| The entrance to the unit from the 5th floor common area hallway. |
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The 5th floor common area hallway is tiled with slate.
The building conversion retained the original post + beam construction throughout the common areas. |
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| The building features a new elevator and state-of-the-art safety alarm + sprinkler system. |
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| Both the lobby and elevator floors have been tiled with slate for added durability. |
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| Recent renovations to the lobby (Spring 2004) include new industrial lighting and paint work. |
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| The industrial chic of the lobby is further defined by the back-lit, suspended wire-mesh ceiling. |
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| The building features secure, off-street mailboxes. |
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| Access to the building is secure via a lobby entrance intercom system. |
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| The main entrance to the 881 East 1st street loft condominiums. |
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| A ramp to the building's main entrance provides easy disabled access. |
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| Residents benefit from a private, off-street parking lot (2 spaces are deeded to this unit). |
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| Immediately adjoining the rear of the building is a paved, common BBQ area. |
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| Adjacent to the BBQ area is a large, common, grassy back yard that extends all the way to East 2nd Street. |
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With common table and chairs, the back yard will soon feature a common vegetable garden.
Other out-door amenities include a 5 minute walk to Castle Island, Lagoon Beach and miles of newly refurbished boardwalks around Pleasure Bay. |
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Exterior view of the 881 East 1st Street loft condominiums.
Commuting solutions:
• To downtown, the financial district, Amtrak train connections, the interstate bus terminal, ferries, the waterfront -- Take the #7 MBTA bus at the corner and you're at South Station (Red T Line) in minutes.
• To Newbury Street, visiting Copley Square, or the South End -- Take the #9 MBTA bus and leave your car behind.
• 881 East 1st Street is also convenient to I-93, the Mass Pike and Boston Logan Airport. |
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