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Where is Boston's Leather District? 

The Leather District is nestled between Chinatown to the West, The Seaport District to the East, The Financial District to the North, and the South End to the South.  One of the smaller residential neighborhoods in the City of Boston, the Leather District consists of just four blocks offering loft and loft-like living in converted former leather factories. The Leather District is encompassed in zip code 02111 (use for your Ballast MLS Advanced Property Search). 

Why Live in Boston's Leather District?

The Leather District is located right next to South Station offering easy transportation to many cities within Massachusetts and beyond. Jump on the Acela Train, and arrive in NYC within three short hours.  The Leather District is one of Boston’s more urban settings offering unique opportunities to customize your personal space - the name of the game here is LOFTS, LOFTS, LOFTS - there are a lot of lofts that are very reasonably priced given their close proximity to the Financial District - offering potential buyers a much greater amount of space (the average Leather District loft condo is at least 1000 sq ft - with many options in the 1800+ sq ft range) for a lower price point than some other Boston neighborhood options like the South End or parts of the Seaport District.

Boston Leather District Emerging Real Estate Trends: 

Located on the southern-most tip of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the Leather District continues to increase in value as its surroundings receive major public and private investment. Over the last 10-12 years, the Leather District has experienced a number of waves of renovations & restorations in these old lofted brick buildings - offering Leather District buyers some sleek, modern finishes with high ceilings, exposed brick & beam options, loads of sunlight, spacious floorplans and friendly neighbors for a very competitive price point. With its own unique, friendly vibe and easy access to the Financial District, the Leather District presents the perfect opportunity for professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs, to live a modern, downtown lifestyle - to see these Boston Leather District Lofts for Sale, click here.

  

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Leather District Residents’ Top Neighborhood Favorites:

1. Favorite Top 10 Restaurants in the USA (2009): O-YA Sushi
2. Favorite French Wine Bar/Bistro: Les Zygomates
3. Favorite Gym: Boston Sports Club, South Station
4. Favorite Italian Trattoria:  Sorriso Trattoria
5. Favorite Upscale Cocktails Nearby: RumBa - Intercontinental
6. Favorite Nearby New Hotel:  The Intercontinental Hotel
7. Favorite Casual Lounge/Cocktails: Splash
8. Favorite 24-hour Diner: South Street Diner

 

The Ballast Outdoor Top Picks for the Leather District:

1. Best New Park: Rose Kennedy Greenway
2. Best Waterfront Run: Fort Point Channel
Boston Harborwalk
3. Best Waterfront View: Boston Harbor from the
Federal Courthouse
4. Best Waterfront Cruise:
Boston Harbor Cruises
5. Best Art Walk:
Fort Point Artwalk

 

Boston Leather District page content written & updated on August-2011 by Ballast Realty Agents.  Copyright 2010 Ballast Realty Group. All rights reserved.

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