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August 23, 2022
Fantastic place, fantastic people, fantastic memories
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.
Property Manager Responded: Thank you for taking time to provide so much detail that supports your five-star review. We appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts and for acknowledging the efforts our staff. We feel that Parkside Place in Cambridge is worthy of your five-star review, and that it truly is a special place to live. Thanks again.
August 26, 2022
