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Full post: https://bostonpads.com/blog/real-estate-news/newest-luxury-apartment-buildings-in-boston-2022/ Boston’s apartment scarcity has been put back in the spotlight in 2022. The apartment supply shortage took a hiatus during the pandemic, as remote learning and remote work temporarily diminished renter demand. Now that Boston is back in business, rental supply figures are even lower than before COVID. Sadly, we’re seeing historically low apartment availability and as a result, record-high rent prices. It’s time to start talking about how we need to get supply going through a myriad of innovative ways. Adding More Supply is Key In order to combat rising rents, we need the Boston Planning and Development Authority to find new ways to add square footage of living space. And, of course, speed up housing development to meet rising demand. Perhaps thinking of allowing landlords to fully retrofit garden and basement level spaces could quickly open up additional square footage that ...

Full post: https://bostonpads.com/blog/boston-rental-market/best-luxury-apartment-buildings-in-south-boston/ From Fort Point to the edge of the Seaport District, South Boston apartments have long been a favorite for those looking for the best luxury living Boston has to offer. While the Seaport is a luxurious neighborhood in its own right these days, Southie boasts more than its share of breathtaking luxury apartment buildings. As one of the hottest destinations for Boston luxury apartments, the luxury buildings in South Boston are second to none. Here — in no particular order — are some of our favorites.

Full post: https://bostonpads.com/blog/real-estate-news/5-new-luxury-apartment-buildings-approved-by-bostons-housing-board/ The city of Boston has seen a wave of new construction developments over the past decade. In an effort to meet rising demand for housing, the city has made it an initiative to build 69,000 new housing units by the year 2030. This initiative has reshaped Boston’s skyline and turned the waterfront from a shipping yard into a haven of Boston luxury apartments. Now, Boston is home to some of the newest most state-of-the-art luxury buildings in the country. But the work is far from done. Apartment shortages have pushed rent prices close to San Francisco and NYC levels, and more development will be needed to curb rising rents. Here are 5 of the biggest new construction projects that recently received approval from the housing board.