What are noise levels like at CityView at Longwood?

The community is rated 2.8/5 stars, which is considered having moderate noise levels on average.

How satisfied are residents with the upkeep and overall appearance of the grounds at CityView at Longwood?

The community is rated 2.8/5 stars, signifying moderate satisfaction on average.

How safe is CityView at Longwood?

The community is rated 3/5 stars, which is considered being moderately safe on average.

How satisfied are residents with the neighborhood

The community is rated 4/5 stars, signifying much satisfaction on average.

How effective was the maintenance team when resolving your problem?

The community is rated 2.8/5 stars, which is considered being moderately effective on average.

How often does management engage with reviews?

Managers have responded to 100% of their community reviews in the past year.

How quickly does management engage with reviews?

Managers have replied within 1.75 days to their community reviews in the past year.

What types of floor plans are available?

Studio, 1 Bath and Studio, 2 Baths and 1 Bed, 1 Bath and 2 Beds, 1 Bath and 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths and 3 Beds, 1 Bath and 3 Beds, 2 Baths

Ratings & Prices for CityView at Longwood, Boston, MA

Renter Ratings

Noise	N/A
Grounds	2.8
Safety	3
Office Staff	2.3
Maintenance	2.8
Neighborhood	4
SatisFacts™ Tour Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Move-In Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Maintenance	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Renewal Survey	N/A/5

Review Count

Number of reviews in the past 365 days	4

Manager's Review Engagement

Percentage of reviews responded to	100%

Manager's Review Reply Time

Average time to respond to reviews	1.75 days

Ratings & Reviews (106 Reviews)

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Resident • 2019 - 2021

02/13/2021

This is the worst apartment I could ever dream up at such a high price. Management is terrible, they aren't willing to help. Heat and AC never works (days on end it is broken, super hot in the summer and ice cold in the winter). Hot… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

02/15/2021

Hello. We're so sorry to hear that you've had these experiences within our community, and that our team has fallen short of meeting your expectation. Please reach out to our office at (617) 731-2050 or [email protected] so that we can discuss these issues and work on improving your experience. Thank you.

Shrutika_S • Resident • 2021

01/12/2021

It's been 15 days I am staying here in this building. I am a student and a part-timer worker and I work from home these days so all I was looking for was a quite building with an understanding management service. The view is serene. My… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

01/14/2021

Wonderful, Shrutika! We're so pleased that the team has worked diligently to ensure a safe and easy transition to our community. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please let us know if you need anything in the future. Welcome to CityView at Longwood!

Prospective Resident • Visited 2020

12/07/2020

I have been looking for a new apartment as I have been in the process of relocating to Boston. I was originally set on signing a lease here due to its price, location, and amenities. However, the leasing staff have been completely unprofessional during the process.… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

12/08/2020

We apologize. We're normally known for our exceptional customer service, so we regret that we missed the mark with your experience. Please contact us at (617) 731-2050 or [email protected] so that we might have a chance to discuss these items. We look forward to speaking with you.

Resident • 2020

08/08/2020

Loud parties happen frequently. AC and elevator sometimes can't work. The whole neighborhood is really noisy for the next building is under construction. Extremely bad experience. Our neighbors can not have their deposit back.

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CityView at Longwood Manager

08/10/2020

Hello. We're sorry to hear that we've fallen short of meeting your expectations. Our goal, to the best of our ability, is to ensure that all of our residents have a great experience. We understand that apartment living can be noisy at times, but we do our best to address these issues when they arise. Unfortunately, we can't do anything about construction noise. Please contact a member of the staff at (617) 731-2050 or [email protected] to discuss your issues further.

Resident • 2018

10/26/2018

My roomate has criminal charges, and I also get restraining order from her. Thus, I would like to cancel the lease and move out. When I talk to Leasing office, their attitude is rude and ignor my personal safty. They didn't allow to break the lease.… See More

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Former Resident • 2017 - 2018

09/05/2018

The staff at cityview is horrible and not fit for a job which involves talking to other human beings especially Mike. I had a terrible experience when I was moving out. Mike came up and started screaming at my roommates and me (4 girls) and counting… See More

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harishg90 • Resident • 2016 - 2018

01/29/2018

I have stayed here for 2 years now and I must say this is one of the best communities I've lived in. With a great view of the city, spacious rooms, excellent facilities, and services - all this for a reasonable price considering the location, I… See More

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renter199424 • Resident • 2017

10/22/2017

Many people told me not to live here yet I did. The pictures of the "new" apartments and "facilities" are actually misleading. There has not been one day I have lived here that I have yet to see a bug. I have seen small cockroach looking… See More

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Resident • 2016 - 2017

07/21/2017

The only good thing about Cityview is that it has spacious apartments, apart from this, it is a horrible place to live. The staff doesn't respect your privacy. The maintenance staff or the office staff will barge into your home without even giving any former notice.… See More

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sharmaar • Resident • 2016 - 2017

07/07/2017

Great facilities, but staff can create lots of issues for residents and force them to stay there by not letting them off the lease before expiration.

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Resident • 2016

08/02/2016

This is a horrible place. They listen to your complaints downstairs but the main people do not care about anything but your money. Pls stay at "The Longwood" instead. It is a far better place.

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Resident • 2015 - 2016

06/30/2016

This has been an awful living experience. Complaints will receive a sympathetic ear from the main floor but improvements are never made and problems are more apt to get worse than better. The building is filled kids from Northeastern, so even if they swear they don't… See More

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xiayening • Resident • 2012 - 2016

05/21/2016

Pros: good location, close to work, groceries, many restaurants nearby, close to the T, overall atmosphere may suit college students Cons: -One or more elevators are often down. Despite what some may say, this is not normal for a building of this age. It is not… See More

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Rtarkar • Resident • 2015

04/23/2015

Worst ever place to stay. Don't even think about this one. Do to lose peace of mind over money. Smells dirty . All sorts of food and trash room smells. Elevators never work and they purposely shut it down on weekends. You will wait half hour… See More

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dumpty • Resident • 2014

03/08/2014

Dont even think about staying at this stupid place.

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Resident • 2014

03/04/2014

These people are faruds.

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CityView at Longwood Manager

03/06/2014

I'm sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with your experience here, and I'd like to work with you to make things right. Please contact me at [email protected] or (617) 731-2050 if there's anything you'd like to talk about. Thank you.

Resident • 2013 - 2014

03/03/2014

I lived here for almost a year now and love it. The location of the building is a short walk to my school, short walk to the grocery store, and very close to public transportation. I always feel safe at CityView because the outside is always… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

03/06/2014

Thanks for the positive feedback! We appreciate the opportunity to hear your thoughts, and are very glad to know that you're enjoying your home here at CityView. If there's anything at all we can do for you, please let us know at [email protected] or (617) 731-2050. Thank you.

Resident • 2014

02/20/2014

Can someone please recommend a nice lawyer. I stayed in this building for a year and had a very hard time. The management is rude and literally give you a mental torture. They break several lease agreement clauses and I am totally willing to drag them… See More

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Resident • 2012 - 2013

02/12/2014

Do NOT consider leasing an apartment at CityView at Longwood. If you're still considering this location, I encourage you to continue reading.... I moved to Boston for a 1 year surgical fellowship. While the apartment location was convenient, it was not worth the year of headaches… See More

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Resident • 2014

02/07/2014

This place is ---- and the management is rude.

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CityView at Longwood Manager

02/17/2014

I am sorry to hear that you're unhappy here, and I apologize if you had a negative encounter with our staff. I'd like to make things right, so please contact me at [email protected] or (617) 731-2050 so we can talk about your concerns. Thank you.

buelocean • Resident • 2014

02/06/2014

The funny thing is that the building staff keep posting nice reviews about this stupid place.

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CityView at Longwood Manager

02/17/2014

I am sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied. Our residents are important to us, and I'd like the opportunity to talk with you about what's wrong. Additionally, all reviews are posted by residents and potential residents, as we only post to ApartmentRatings under the 'manager response' heading. Please contact me at [email protected] or (617) 731-2050. Thank you.

Resident • 2013 - 2014

01/17/2014

I'm been living at CityView Longwood for over a year now and I can say that --------- and her team are fantastic. They are always helpful and resolve any issues I may have right away. The team at Cityveiw Longwood does a great job taking care… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

01/31/2014

Thank you for the positive review! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your CitView at Longwood experience, and that you're enjoying our location. If there's anything you need, please know you can always reach us at (617) 731-2050. Thanks again!

Resident • 2013 - 2014

01/17/2014

I find this apartment reasonable (Slightly on the expensive side). Lots of students here, so you would definitely expect lot of noise and people moving all around. Must say the apartments are quite expensive. One thing I feel would make this apartment better, would be more… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

01/31/2014

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate you as a resident, and want you to know your feedback is being heard. Should you ever have a noise complaint, please let us know in the office so we can address it with your neighbors. Additionally, if you have any difficulties with the elevators or laundry machines, feel free to give us a call and our maintenance team will take a look. I hope you'll continue to choose CityView at Longwood as your home, and if there's anything I can do for you, please call me at (617) 731-2050 or email me at [email protected] Thank you.

Saifallah207 • Resident • 2014

01/15/2014

I find this building quite pleasing, the staff are really nice and cooperative. i interacted mostly with Nicole, Christine and Kelsey from the office, they were really helpful, and they helped with a smile on their face :). I love the location, not so far from… See More

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skeeter801 • Resident • 2014

01/14/2014

I have to disagree with some of the previous poor ratings. Our stay here has been nothing but wonderful. Yes there is plenty of people living here, a short wait for the elevators and occasional maintenance issues--but those come with any huge 300 unit building. The… See More

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CityView at Longwood Manager

01/31/2014

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We want all of our residents to be satisfied with their home, and we're glad to hear that our staff has been helpful to you. If there's anything at all we can do for you, please let me know at [email protected] or (617) 731-2050. Thank you.

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Features & Amenities

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Disclaimer: Features and Amenities data have been collected from Internet users and may not be a reliable indicator of current or comprehensive features and amenities offered.

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Deposit: Required
Rent: Required
Restrictions: Breed restrictions apply.

Cats Allowed
Deposit: Required
Rent: Required

Disclaimer: Pet Policy data have been collected from Internet users and may not be a reliable indicator of current or comprehensive pet policies offered.

Floor Plans & Pricing

Studio, 1 Bathroom

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$3,203
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Studio

Studio, 2 Bathrooms

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$5,020
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Studio

1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$1,999
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1 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$1,429
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2 Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms

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$3,034
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2 Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$6,056
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3 Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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$5,953
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3 Bedrooms

Disclaimer: Floor Plans data have been collected from Internet users and may not be a reliable indicator of current or comprehensive floor plans offered.