South End

Neighborhood Spotlight: Eight Streets

Neighborhood Spotlight: Eight Streets

The neighborhood of Eight Streets has rather rapidly developed into one of Boston’s most sought-after – and for good reason. Situated in the South End’s vibrant heart, Eight Streets boasts the best of both worlds: quiet, brownstone-lined streets alongside a vibrant...

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Top Five South End Building Configurations

Top Five South End Building Configurations

What are the different configurations of a south end brownstone?  Single family: We see a wide variety of single families ranging from as small as 3 levels in total to as large as 6 levels in total. The square footage can range from 1,500 SF to over 5,000 SF. Two...

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pilot Block

Neighborhood Spotlight: Pilot Block

The Pilot Block appeals to its residents for lots of reasons, from convenience and walkability to privacy and even tranquility. Pilot Block includes lower West Canton Street along with West Newton, Pembroke, West Brookline, and Warren Avenue. The neighborhood’s...

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Boston Covid-19 Restaurant Closings: Fall 2020 Wrap-up

Boston Covid-19 Restaurant Closings: Fall 2020 Wrap-up

The coronavirus is changing the landscape of Boston’s restaurant industry. Earlier in the pandemic Massachusetts Restaurant Association predicted that about 3,600 of Massachusetts’ 16,000 restaurants will not survive, based on reports from the state’s two major food...

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8 Streets Neighborhood: the Heart of South End (2020)

8 Streets Neighborhood: the Heart of South End (2020)

At COG, we pride ourselves on our in-depth knowledge of Boston’s hyper-locales and sub-neighborhoods. Our blog is one place we can demonstrate this expertise over time. The South End, one of Boston’s premier neighborhoods, has many unique sub-neighborhoods, each with...

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Top Street to Live on in Boston’s South End

Top Street to Live on in Boston’s South End

In March of 2020, with Covid-19 taking hold and sales activity in the South End somewhat frozen, we decided to hold a competition to name the South End’s top street. We had always thought of ranking the streets in the South End but this finally seemed like the time to...

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