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1. Anon
   Comment by Anon | 02/29/08 at 9:42 am

   Do any of the units on the back side of the building have views? Can units be combined? What’s the parking situation at the building?

2. John A Keith
   Comment by John A Keith | 02/29/08 at 10:56 am

   The parking is surface parking on the lot next to the building where they had originally planned a second building. If they build the second building, then the parking will be below the new building (and, you’ll lose your views from the back).

   The surrounding buildings are low, so if you are high enough, you have Back Bay views. One of the neighbors is the water treatment plant, so that’s probably not going anywhere; if you have that view, it’s a good one, of the Back Bay and Financial District.

   Don’t know about combining; I assume so?

3. Anon
   Comment by Anon | 02/29/08 at 11:02 am

   Thanks for the quick answers.

   I just went to the 1850 Web site. What’s with the obnoxious music? It seems to be a trend in South End condo Web sites. Very distracting. And their mascot needs a haircut…….

   Here’s how to do a real estate Web site correctly:

   http://loftsboston.com/boston_lofts-listings.php?class=1

   The product is a place to live. Not a “lifestyle”.

4. Ben DeBell
   Comment by Ben DeBell | 02/29/08 at 12:06 pm

   I love the style – exposed beams and brick walls with large windows and modern amenities. Lovely. It’s also nice to see older buildings with history and character being revived rather than torn down. It’s a nice compromise for those who want a newer home but not new construction. And buildings from the 1800s – they simply don’t make new construction like that anymore. That building will last forever.

5. Observer
   Comment by Observer | 02/29/08 at 12:43 pm

   I’d wait it out on this one…..the project took forever, w/ various brokers and builders, and it’s only a matter of time before they start dropping price. The developer started behind the 8-ball when they overpaid for the building, then over-built. While it is an interesting project, the pricing I have heard is much too high for the location, amenities, etc. Wait it out, this one’s going to sit for awhile.

6. History Lover
   Comment by History Lover | 03/11/08 at 4:17 pm

   I just put a deposit down on 800sf of history. Great kitchen, awesome brick walls and stained concrete floor. Love the roll floor in the hallways.

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