259 Beacon St

A late-19th-century, single-story brownstone-style condominium block located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, originally built in 1880 and reconfigured into mid-rise residential units. The property reads as a classic masonry mid-rise despite its single listed story count because floor plates host multi-level units reached by an elevator; interiors frequently retain historical details such as tall ceilings, original wood moldings, hardwood floors, mantled fireplaces and large bow or bay windows. Unit mix primarily includes one- and two-bedroom residences with eat-in kitchens, renovated baths and occasional in-unit laundry; some homes also have attic storage access. Shared building elements emphasize period character — an elegant lobby, a recently refreshed elevator, common laundry and a bike room in the basement. The roofscape is a distinctive communal asset: an expansive common roof deck and composite decking areas offer panoramic views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Professionally managed association with strong reserves, institutional-style maintenance (boiler and hot-water system updates noted) and a high owner-occupancy rate reinforce stable operations. On-site policies are pet-restrictive (cats commonly permitted, dogs often excluded). The location places residents moments from the Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street, Copley Square, public transit and major cultural and medical destinations, creating a primarily walkable, urban Back Bay lifestyle.