NEMA (Boston)

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NEMA Boston
Alternative names399 Congress
General information
StatusUnder construction
TypeResidential
Location399 Congress Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Construction startedJuly 2017
CostUS$200 million
Height
Roof274 feet (83.5 m)
Technical details
Floor count22
Design and construction
ArchitectStantec and Group One Partners
DeveloperCrescent Heights
Other information
Number of units414
Parking144
References
[1]

NEMA (Boston) (also 399 Congress Street) is a tower currently under construction in the Seaport area of Boston, Massachusetts.[2] The 22-story mixed-use tower is located adjacent to East Service Road, Congress Street and Boston Wharf Road.

The tower will have 414 apartment residences, and approximately 2,550 square feet of ground-floor retail. The tower will rise 274 feet (83.51 m) when complete in Fall 2019. It is designed by Stantec and Group One Partners.[3]

Amenities include a rooftop terrace with outdoor theater and a heated pool; private movie theater; game room; shared co-working space; fitness center; yoga studio; spa treatment rooms; and a resident lounge.[3][4]

History[]

Boston-based Madison Properties originally purchased the development site from Boston Edison Co. in 2006 for $5.65 million.[5] The Boston Planning and Development Agency, approved a mixed-use development plan in July 2013.[6] In 2016, Crescent Heights purchased the parcel and the approved plan for 414 apartments for $36 million.[7] A construction permit was filed with the city on July 7, 2017.[8]

Preleasing has begun and the property is expected to be complete in Fall 2019.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ NEMA at Emporis
  2. ^ Speros, Will (March 29, 2019). "Residential Concept NEMA Expands U.S. Footprint". Hospitality Design. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Carlock, Catherine (April 14, 2019). "This luxury Seaport apartment tower has an arcade with a bar". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Flamer, Keith (March 28, 2019). "Amenity-Rich NEMA Towers Rise In Chicago And Boston". Forbes. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Goodison, Donna (February 25, 2017). "New life for 'sausage' lot". Boston Herald. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  6. ^ Carlock, Catherine (January 28, 2016). "Seaport's 'sausage parcel,' site of long-delayed apartment project, sells for $36M". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  7. ^ Raye, Curtis (January 29, 2016). "We'll Never See How The 'Sausage Parcel' Gets Made". Bisnow. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  8. ^ Acitelli, Tom (July 17, 2017). "Seaport District's 399 Congress Street now under construction". Curbed Boston. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  9. ^ Gavin, Christopher (April 12, 2019). "NEMA Boston to begin preleasing Seaport tower next month". Boston.com. Retrieved May 6, 2019.

Coordinates: 42°20′57″N 71°02′41″W / 42.349080°N 71.044715°W / 42.349080; -71.044715

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