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    • The Distillery

    516 E 2nd St, Boston, MA 02127

    Located in South Boston, Boston zip code 02127
    Apartment building
    21–unit building
    350–1,700 sqft
    Studio–2 bedrooms
    1–2 bathrooms

    What's special

    Unit is in the process of being renovated with work including refinished hard rock maple flooring, eight large double hung, and double pane widows on three sides showcasing a panoramic view of the city. Unit includes a newly-installed state of the art mini-split heat/air conditioning system with integrated air purification (CERV2 system by Build Equinox). Family-owned for nearly four decades, the Distillery in South Boston is one of the city's cornerstone artist live/work communities. Built in the 1860's as a rum distillery, the site now provides work and residential spaces for over 100 artists, craftspeople, and creative professionals. The on-site Distillery Gallery showcases rotating curations of artists from within the Distillery and beyond. (https distillerygallery.squarespace.com) The Distillery adjoins the Distillery North, a newly constructed Passive House development that is recognized as one of the city's greenest and most energy efficient multifamily apartment buildings. The property is walking distance to a swimmable beach (Pleasure Bay and Castle Island), the Boston Seaport District, restaurants, museums, art venues, and bars. Coin-op laundry room on-site Indoor and outdoor parking rental options available

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Refrigerator

    Special features

    • RangeOven

    Neighborhood: South Boston

    Areas of interest

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    Building Location

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    86 / 100
    Very Walkable
    59 / 100
    Good Transit
    63 / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Boston

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Boston, MA is $3,350.

    Average rent

    $3,350

    Month-over-month

    -$25

    Year-over-year

    +$50

    Available rentals

    15,386

    Boston, MA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of The Distillery?

    The Distillery has a walk score of 86, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of The Distillery?

    The Distillery has a transit score of 59, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to The Distillery?

    The schools assigned to The Distillery include Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School, Excel High School, and Boston - Boston Collaborative High School.

    What neighborhood is The Distillery in?

    The Distillery is in the South Boston neighborhood in Boston, MA.

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