NEMA (Boston)

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The Metlo Boston
NEMA (Boston)
Alternative names399 Congress
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Location399 Congress Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Construction started2017
Completed2019
CostUS$200 million
Management Greystar
Height
Roof274 feet (83.5 m)
Technical details
Floor count22
Design and construction
Architect(s) Stantec and Group One Partners
Developer Crescent Heights
Other information
Number of units414
Parking144
References
[1]

The Metlo Boston (also 399 Congress Street) is a tower in the Seaport area of Boston, Massachusetts. [2] The 22-story mixed-use tower is located adjacent to East Service Road, Congress Street and Boston Wharf Road.

Contents

The tower has 414 apartment residences, and approximately 2,550 square feet of ground-floor retail. The tower ises 274 feet (83.51 m) when complete in Fall 2019. It is designed by Stantec and Group One Partners. [3]

Amenities include a rooftop terrace with outdoor theater and a heated pool; private movie theater; game room; shared co-working space; fitness center; yoga studio; spa treatment rooms; and a resident lounge. [3] [4]

History

Boston-based Madison Properties originally purchased the development site from Boston Edison Co. in 2006 for $5.65 million. [5] The Boston Planning and Development Agency, approved a mixed-use development plan in July 2013. [6] In 2016, Crescent Heights purchased the parcel and the approved plan for 414 apartments for $36 million. [7] A construction permit was filed with the city on July 7, 2017. [8]

The project was completed in December 2019. [9] [10]

Design and amenities

The building has a façade of orange and yellow bricks balanced with green glass and an exterior 70-foot LED art wall. [11] Amenities include a rooftop terrace with outdoor theater and a heated pool; private movie theater; game room; shared co-working space; fitness center; yoga studio; spa treatment rooms; and a resident lounge. [3] [4]

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