Harbor Point on the Bay Apartments

John James

If you value your well being and your valuables, do not move here. Did a year lease and it was terrible. Very loud complex, management here is terrible, and on top of all that my roommates car was stolen and I’ve had multiple packages stolen. When you try to dispute this with management, they fail to mention that the security cameras right in front of the buildings do not work so anyone can come and steal your packages or groceries. The apartments are right on top of eachother and you can literally hear the whole conversation your neighbor is having next door. Out of convenience regarding the close proximity to boston and other universities it’s decent. Quality wise it’s terrible. The Buildings were built in to 70’s or 80’s so everything is very outdated. They try to overprice with the enticement of the amenities but it’s not worth it. My rent was $2340 for a two bed two ba as of 2021 and they are now charging over $3,000 for the same unit and deem the complex as “luxury” because of the amenities. Do not waste your money or time with this complex or this management team.. And did I forget to mention that there are mice everywhere? No matter how new or updated your building may look, they are there. Look out for them at night..

Ksenia Acquaviva

Horrible customer service in both the leasing center and call center. The message you get is that they don't really care if you want to apply to live there or not. The area around the complex is hostile and non-walkable. No trees, large industrial land masses, tons of traffic. Do not recommend.

Calvin Cox

Generally this is a decent apartment complex that may run slightly more expensive than most, though I have to mention they have been pretty fair these last two yesrs based on overall market. Our room is larger than most rooms we could get anywhere else for much less green space outside, which we need for our pet. Maintenance has only ever taken forever on one minor request, and when either the heat or the AC is on it is ON. (AC is NOT year round) Very very minor mouse issue where we basically have to throw one out bc it got caught in a trap under the range every 4 months or so (haven't seen or heard a live one in 9 months). Next to no bug issues. Best conditions I've had anywhere to be frank. Security here is occasionally a little too tight when it comes to the gym. I've been harassed (like forreal) for trying to do my workout when my fob worked and I was on the little list the attendant had. (And I visit frequently??) We got that worked out I guess. Gym lacks bench bar and squat rack (just smith) but has everything else.You can be assured that amenities and parking are being maintained mainly for tenants only with great prejudice, so sometimes we gon get burned. As far as luxury goes I'd say kind of, not with college students that are not really quiet during what would be a working professional's quiet time. If it's not the students it's the dogs (I should include mine occasionally). I've just concluded the walls are just a little thin. Ratio of students to professionals & retirees is prolly 60/40, and *not separated by floor based on that or owning pets. (*From what I've seen) Appliances and all that are par for the price (satisfactory, nothing that looks fancy) laundry is 10000% communal, you will not have a unit in a high rise apt. If you have a car there is plenty of parking, even during snow emergencies. People fly around the complex unfortunately. Pets. Generally good place to have pets. Most owners expect other dogs to be on a leash (personally I like this) dog park in the back by the small shoreline and an absurd amount of green space around the Apts. There are poo posts that are usually filled with bags to pick up mess. My dog is generally chill, but big. Lots of owners don't have big dogs and come to the park with their Mercedes Shih Tzu with the idea that dog play is soft and cute, and dogs will never bark or yelp. Avoid these folks and there are enough of the others to have a good time. Transportation is lacking. The 8 is occasionally not there, late, or canceled during the day but reliable leaving in the morning. Red line is a 15 min walk down a road that looks much longer. If someone asked me I'd say this place has access to the red line but it's not "on" it per se, especially with the 8/16 playing around. Ymmv based on how you commute. All that said, I just signed a lease for another year. This place is better than most. Luxury? Maybe not, but better than most for the price. Plenty more to share, just ask.

Dean W

I have lived for these 3 years, the following is my experience living in this community advantage: 1. Beautiful environment 2. There is a star market and Starbucks nearby 15 minutes' walk, and there is also a subway station within 15 minutes' walk. 3. The facilities are complete, and there are gyms, swimming pools and canteens in the community. 4. The management personnel will maintain the community, clean the fallen leaves and dust, and the staff will sweep the snow in winter. 5. Free parking 6. Cheap rent, some rents are really cheap. disadvantage: 1. Noisy, very unsuitable for night workers. There will be people talking loudly downstairs at 6 in the morning. The staff of the apartment sometimes use the machine to clean the fallen leaves at 8 in the morning, and sometimes use an electric drill in the morning. At 2 in the morning, there were people talking loudly downstairs, playing car music, and even setting off fireworks. 2. Some staff members are rude and cannot provide effective help at all. 3. Lack of staff. It seems that there is only one manager who manages the apartment. Since Covid, the management office has not been opened. I can only go to the lease office. There are two staff members at the door, but they are not able to provide help and told me that there is only one staff member can help you, but he is very busy. 4. Rat infestation. You need to make an appointment one week in advance for the staff to clean up the rodent infestation. They will not help you make up for the bad parts of the rodents. They can only put a few sticky rods. All the mice are caught by me. 5. Theft. Parcels placed downstairs and fresh food delivered to supermarkets are very vulnerable to theft. 6. Be careful of your car. I have seen a man driving a car hit a car parked in a parking space in the middle of the night, and he ran away without looking back. 7. The washing machine is really dirty. No one cleans and disinfects washing machines regularly. 8. The neighbor who smokes marijuana. Although the apartment code states that smoking is prohibited, I could smell the smell of marijuana in the corridor for three whole years. 9. Moisture and mold. You need a good dehumidifier to keep the room dry. I don't know why the air conditioner does not dehumidify in summer. 10. The deposit issue. I was told that the deposit was deducted due to peeling paint in the room and damage to the floor. But the paint in the room swelled off due to humidity, and the floor was due to the problem of rats. These will be deducted from your deposit.