86 Buckingham St

A low-rise, early 20th-century brick condominium complex built in 1920 on Observatory Hill in Cambridge. The property is one story in street-facing sections with multiple stacked units across a sloping hillside siting that produces raised, light-filled rooms. Units are predominantly two-bedroom layouts (with some flexible 1–3 bedroom conversions reported) featuring period details such as crown moldings, ornamental fireplaces and hardwood floors alongside incremental modern updates like granite and marble surfaces, renovated kitchens and newer mechanicals. Common spaces include a landscaped yard and patio, basement storage and laundry, bicycle storage and occasional deeded parking. Exposures often face a quiet courtyard or southward over the slope, creating bright interiors and quieter street separation. The condominium association maintains the building with documented capital improvements (notably boiler and roof work) and enforces conventional pet and parking policies subject to availability. Situated moments from Harvard Square and Huron Village, the building offers a walkable, transit-rich neighborhood with nearby restaurants, cultural institutions and riverfront recreation.