The Element

The Element, at 65 Brainerd Road in Boston's Allston-Brighton neighborhood, is a five-story luxury apartment building with 100 residences, opened in 2012.

The Element was the first new building in Allston's Green District, a cluster of energy-efficient apartment buildings developed by The Mount Vernon Company that also includes The Edge and Eco Allston. Designed by The Architectural Team as a contemporary urban loft building, it replaced a run-down auto repair facility and earned LEED Gold certification. Residents sign a green declaration as part of their lease, and the three buildings are now operated together as E3 Apartments by National Development.

Apartments include studios, one-bedrooms, and one-bedrooms with dens, the building's most common layout, ranging from roughly 500 to 1,200 square feet. Interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, nine-foot ceilings, recycled wood floors, granite counters, stainless steel kitchens, energy-efficient appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.

Residents have a fitness center, a clubroom, a movie theater lounge, and a turf-covered roof deck. The building offers about 100 parking spaces with a car wash station, along with electric vehicle charging, Zipcar, and bike share nearby, and the E3 community adds a pet spa and bike storage.

The Element sits just off Commonwealth Avenue next to the Griggs Street stop on the Green Line B branch, with Boston University, Kenmore, and downtown along the line. The restaurants and shops of Harvard Avenue are nearby, the Charles River paths are a short trip away, and the Longwood Medical Area is easy to reach.

For renters who want a modern, sustainability-focused building with a full amenity package, The Element offers a comfortable home base in one of Boston's liveliest neighborhoods.

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Development Description

The Element, at 65 Brainerd Road in Boston's Allston-Brighton neighborhood, is a five-story luxury apartment building with 100 residences, opened in 2012.

The Element was the first new building in Allston's Green District, a cluster of energy-efficient apartment buildings developed by The Mount Vernon Company that also includes The Edge and Eco Allston. Designed by The Architectural Team as a contemporary urban loft building, it replaced a run-down auto repair facility and earned LEED Gold certification. Residents sign a green declaration as part of their lease, and the three buildings are now operated together as E3 Apartments by National Development.

Apartments include studios, one-bedrooms, and one-bedrooms with dens, the building's most common layout, ranging from roughly 500 to 1,200 square feet. Interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, nine-foot ceilings, recycled wood floors, granite counters, stainless steel kitchens, energy-efficient appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.

Residents have a fitness center, a clubroom, a movie theater lounge, and a turf-covered roof deck. The building offers about 100 parking spaces with a car wash station, along with electric vehicle charging, Zipcar, and bike share nearby, and the E3 community adds a pet spa and bike storage.

The Element sits just off Commonwealth Avenue next to the Griggs Street stop on the Green Line B branch, with Boston University, Kenmore, and downtown along the line. The restaurants and shops of Harvard Avenue are nearby, the Charles River paths are a short trip away, and the Longwood Medical Area is easy to reach.

For renters who want a modern, sustainability-focused building with a full amenity package, The Element offers a comfortable home base in one of Boston's liveliest neighborhoods.

Basic Information

Year Completed
2012
Ownership Type
Rental Property
Developer
The Mount Vernon Company
Stories
5

Features & Amenities

Fitness Center
Common Roof Deck
Screening Room
Green Features
Electric Car Charging
Garage Parking
In Unit Laundry
Stone Counters
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Hardwood Floors

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The Element, at 65 Brainerd Road in Boston's Allston-Brighton neighborhood, is a five-story luxury apartment building with 100 residences, opened in 2012.

The Element was the first new building in Allston's Green District, a cluster of energy-efficient apartment buildings developed by The Mount Vernon Company that also includes The Edge and Eco Allston. Designed by The Architectural Team as a contemporary urban loft building, it replaced a run-down auto repair facility and earned LEED Gold certification. Residents sign a green declaration as part of their lease, and the three buildings are now operated together as E3 Apartments by National Development.

Apartments include studios, one-bedrooms, and one-bedrooms with dens, the building's most common layout, ranging from roughly 500 to 1,200 square feet. Interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, nine-foot ceilings, recycled wood floors, granite counters, stainless steel kitchens, energy-efficient appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.

Residents have a fitness center, a clubroom, a movie theater lounge, and a turf-covered roof deck. The building offers about 100 parking spaces with a car wash station, along with electric vehicle charging, Zipcar, and bike share nearby, and the E3 community adds a pet spa and bike storage.

The Element sits just off Commonwealth Avenue next to the Griggs Street stop on the Green Line B branch, with Boston University, Kenmore, and downtown along the line. The restaurants and shops of Harvard Avenue are nearby, the Charles River paths are a short trip away, and the Longwood Medical Area is easy to reach.

For renters who want a modern, sustainability-focused building with a full amenity package, The Element offers a comfortable home base in one of Boston's liveliest neighborhoods.

Current Listings

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