432 Norfolk St

Union Place is a low-rise, single-story condominium development completed in 2005 and concentrated on compact one-bedroom residences and studio configurations. The architecture balances contemporary lines with organic landscaping; units frequently feature hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and open-plan living layouts with generous windows. Exterior treatment emphasizes a communal courtyard and brick patios set within professionally designed gardens, decorative lighting, stone walls and paved walkways. Shared amenities are modest but thoughtfully arranged for urban living: common BBQ/grill areas, multiple laundry rooms per floor, assigned garage parking across the street, bike storage, and on-site security for the garage. The association commonly provides utilities such as heat and hot water in the condo fee and enforces pet-friendly policies alongside certain affordable-homeowner deed restrictions for designated units. Location is a core component of the project’s appeal — it sits between Inman and Union Squares in Somerville, within short walking distance of restaurants, cafés, transit connections and the future Green Line station. Management and the original developer (David Aposhian and Somerville Housing Group) emphasize durable millwork, environmental sensitivity and a landscaped, arboretum-like setting that creates a sheltered, neighborhood-scaled residential pocket.