Parkside does the things I value really well. Very clean and modern shared spaces: they want you to come down and enjoy them or reserve a private workspace or attend a resident social event. I love that everything is included in one price!! No unpleasant surprises. Should you need it, maintenance comes very quickly and solves the issue on the first go. Parkside also takes recycling seriously. But the best feature is that all kinds of people live here: MDs, students, families, seniors, retirees... who have downsized, people in their working lives, etc. That means everyone has a different schedule. So it's wonderful that noise, loud music, acting stupid, or otherwise interfering with anyone's enjoyment of their apartment home isn't tolerated. I love the concierge! 24/7 coverage, package service, and a friendly face when I come home. Also, bus stops right at the front door. Why drive when I can be whisked to Harvard Square in 14 minutes. Very happy here. And I have a choice of walking around Fresh Pond, around the Belmont park, or even having a moment of quiet contemplation in the Belmont graveyard that is nearby and beautifully maintained. Read More

I have lived here for 5 years .
The manager David is very attentive and has an empathy and another manager Liz is super nice
A 24 concierge makes me feel safe and comfortable
And concierge people are very much knowledgeable and super friendly
Onsite maintenance is the most convenient thing
And they are taking Clare of residents very well

A gym , a clubhouse and amenities are clean and nice !
The atmosphere is quiet , clean and comfortable
All the utilities are included and you don’t... need to worry about high electricity, bill, or gas bill during winter and summer
Then you can save money out of those features

The location is perfect for people to commute downtown , close to the hospital and grocery stores

Please come check it
Enjoy your lives here ~~^^
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I have been here since 2013. Parkside is a good place in which to live. The location is nice, across the street from a golf course and Fresh Pond. There is a bus stop in front of the building. The building is accessible (important for me as I am disabled). The lobby, clubroom, laundry and fitness center were renovated two years ago. Rent includes utilities and internet. The staff is courteous (especially the concierges) and maintenance is responsive.

Elevator are always broken, management doesn’t care about residents. The building is always something wrong and in a repair mode all the time. This management tend to give you a cheaper rent that make you move in first and when is time to renew your lease, it cost you arm and leg I mean $500 per month increase for rent. Just don’t living here. Before you decide to live in here, stop by ask any of residents in the building, every one of us will tell you to run away from this place. This will be... my last year here, and I really hope you take my advice. Go somewhere else, you deserve live better! Read More

A very well-run, well-maintained building in a beautiful part of town. We appreciated the tranquility of being far enough from a bustling city, while having ease of accessibility to Greater Boston with the 75 bus, blue bikes and even, when we had time to spare, enjoyable 35-minute walks to Harvard Sq. Parks are all around, and Fresh Pond is a major attraction at all times. Major grocery stores are all a short walk from the building, and specialty foods (especially Armenian and Middle Eastern)... are also nearby, plus good places to eat on Belmont St, Mt. Auburn and Huron Ave. The apartments have excellent facilities: very well-heated in the winter (you can control the temperature in the apartment), nice and cool with the AC in summer. Kitchens have ample fridge space, state of the art oven/stove and microwave, dishwasher, and plenty of cupboards. Closet space is a great feature of Parkside apartments, as you'll get several walk-in closets. Everything is in excellent shape, but if you need repairs, the maintenance crew is one of the most responsive and efficient around. Another great perk is having free laundry machines. The Club Room is a great place with free coffee on offer, a high-quality billiard table, and comfy work spaces. The backyard holds a special place in our hearts, because management very kindly allowed us to have a small party for our girls' first birthday there. It is a great place for entertaining kids, bbq'ing, or just to enjoy the greenery. But for all the many wonderful things one can say about the building, it's the people at Parkside who ultimately made our stay so special. David and Hannie at management are both friendly, forthright and very easy to communicate with, no matter how big or small the issue. They made us feel at home, and our family's gratitude to them is immense. The concierges are all wonderful; it was great to have them around to ask questions and pick up packages, but the warmth and friendliness of our conversations with Peter, Haile, John et al really made a big difference. Maintenance and cleaning crews are just as warm, friendly and efficient too. Once you get to know other residents at Parkside, the community feel of the building also becomes very clear and familiar. Although our life in Cambridge was ultimately a stepping stone to a future spent elsewhere, we consider our time spent in Parkside one filled with wonderful memories and bonds that will endure for a long time. Read More