492 Massachusetts Ave

A one-story rowhouse-style condominium block in Boston’s South End, originally built in 1910 and comprehensively renovated in the early 2000s. The building reads like a New York–style brownstone conversion: masonry façade, large bow and bay windows, and high ceilings that preserve period detail while accommodating modern systems. Units are two- and three-bedroom plans arranged as full-through apartments with gracious entry foyers, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, and original fireplaces retained in many homes. Shared resources include a passenger elevator for accessibility, common laundry in the basement, and a recently refurbished roof deck with panoramic city views and roof access rights for residents. Interior finishes across the building mix classical elements—ornate mantles and trim—with contemporary upgrades such as stainless appliances, Silestone or granite counters, custom cabinetry, built-in closets and in-wall A/C units. Management is professional and the association appears well-maintained with a healthy reserve; the pet policy is permissive in listings. Location is central South End: short walks to the Orange Line and multiple bus routes, Berklee and Northeastern, Boston Medical Center and Back Bay dining and shopping, supporting a dense urban lifestyle with strong transit and neighborhood amenities.