$2350 - 3br Auburn Court

Boston Apartment Search

Deleaded:

Cats: OK. No pet rent.

Parking: Includes 1 Parking Space.

'''What floor? Walkup?''' 2nd floor walkup

Utilities Included:

Laundry? Washer and Dryer in Unit

Square Footage:

MCE Thoughts:


 * Positives


 * Negatives

KKE Thoughts:


 * Positives


 * Negatives

6/26/2007 11:08 AM – MCE –


 * Hi Matt,


 * My 10:00am appointment looked at the 3bdrm and they put down a deposit and applications for an 8/1/07 move in. I had to let them put the deposit and submit their applications because I forgot that their broker had scheduled an appointment last week to show the apartment.  The only other three bedroom is not scheduled to move until 8/31/07 and I am not sure they are renewing or not because they have not submitted their renewal forms.  I do however have a 2bd/1.5bath townhouse available for $2250.  Please let me know if you would be interested in any of these apartments.


 * Thank you,


 * Zenaida

6/25/2007 10:54 PM – MCE – From one of the MIT Spouses list people:


 * Hi Matt,


 * I looked at the pictures of the place you are considering. It is in the same complex as us, but we are in a different building (the 6 story brick one that has the office on the 1st floor where Zenaida works).  Here are my thoughts on the place:


 * Good things
 * Location is excellent, and I think the major selling point for this place. Its a really quick walk to the Central Square T station, and very convenient to MIT. The grocery store is only a few blocks away, plenty of restaurants etc.  There isn't much street noise because its a few blocks off Massachusetts avenue.


 * The picture of the bathroom and kitchen look the same as what I have-- those are fine.


 * The buildings are new by Boston standards, so the apartments are not nearly as worn and torn looking as many others that I looked at.


 * Some people in online reviews complained about management, but that has not been an issue for us. Zeniada is nice and helpful. The maintenance guy, Mike, has always fixed problems right away and is a very friendly guy.


 * Central AC-- you don't need it for many months of the year, but its really nice (doesn't come on until June 15 though). There is a thermostat in the apt so you can turn heat up and down which is good too


 * The down sides:


 * I looked at some of the reviews online before moving in too, and some of what they have to say is true. Our neighbors are not very considerate.  They play loud music that thumps through the walls (even though we've asked them to turn it down repeatedly). People seem to do things that aren't very thoughtful, like leave litter around the building, leave their laundry in the machines for a long time (not an issue if you have a washer in your apartment).  There are issues with packages.  The mgmt office will sometimes accept them for you, but if they don't kids in the building will kick them (has happened to us) or sometimes even take them (I've heard)


 * You said in your email that you like places with character-- this place really doesn't have any. Everything is very generic.  Its pretty cheaply built too (no fans or ventilation in the bathroom). However, its a trade off, because I looked at a lot of apartments that were smaller and much nastier looking than this place.


 * Overall, we feel like this place gets the job done, but we don't feel very attached to it.  The neighbors make  us a little crazy, but the location is so convenient.  For the amount of money you have to spend, I would  look around before deciding on this place.  I am not saying that you shouldn't live here, but just look around because we have many friends (mostly in roomate situations, not necessarily families) that have neat 3 bedroom places with a lot more character.

6/25/2007 7:11 PM – MCE – Sent in initial application and banking information to:


 * Zenaida Harvell


 * email: [mailto:zharvell@winnco.com zharvell@winnco.com]


 * Phone: (617) 354-6061


 * Fax: (617) 354-0657

She has another appointment at 10AM tomorrow to show this apartment.

6/25/2007 11:23 AM – MCE – Spoke with Zenaida 617-354-6061. She is sending the application. Need $1000 to hold the apartment for 48 hours. Rent is $2375. Apartment will start showing tomorrow morning. Apartment is 1350 square feet. Kelli will be taking pictures tomorrow at 11:30 AM.

6/20/2007 3:59 PM – MCE – Saw Auburn Court today with Kelli (immediately next to University Park). Looked a two bedroom apartment (I think it was $1900) that was okay, but nothing special. There is a 3 bedroom that will be coming available on August 1st as well. Photo is from the outside. The apartment is on the 2nd floor. O.K. but is it pleasant to live in, Does it have light? You have to feel confortable there. The price and location is good and sounds nice. How is the neigborhood?