Flats on D

I went into flats on D yesterday panicked I was going to be homeless because finding an apartment in Boston pretty much sucks and I have struggled with finding a decent broker to help me out. After a minor breakdown outside of Waterside Place (where the ladies who work there were nice… But compared to Flats on D there is no comparison) I stumbled into the leasing office for flats on D where a pleasant smile greeted me through 2 separate glass rooms. Light at the end of the tunnel! Alissa worked closely with my boyfriend and I and successfully matched our budget needs and found us an amazing place. I couldn’t be more grateful for her help! She’s a really cool person. unlike many of the other leasing office ladies I have encountered who judged me for my over excitement for finding a new place. She totally embraced it and showed me a few different places before helping me decide on the best one in terms of my needs as well as my budget.
I could not be happier. I’m going to recommend all of my friends who are making the move to Boston to stop by Flats on D and work with Alissa. The people here are so wonderful!!!
thank you!

As you can tell from my profile, I don’t write reviews. However, Flats on D is my one exception. We moved in to start the year and we have had nothing but a great experience so far.
The apartment itself is one of the nicest apartments I have viewed in the entire city. I have lived in a similar apartment in the Seaport/​South Boston area and Flats on D hands down is the best. The floor to ceiling windows, the large open space, and not the mention the wonderful amenities all but make this the place to live in Boston. You will not find a kinder staff any where else. I recently had an instance where my hot water wasn’t working and within 5 minutes of my email, there was someone here to fix it. The attention to detail is unmatched. Another plus is they allow dogs, which is rare in this city. Not only that, they have complimentary dog bags and treats at the front door. Another bonus is that Lawns on D is literally right across the street. I can continue on, but the best thing you can do is come by and have a look for yourself.

We moved into a 1-​bedroom in January, and things are pretty good so far! The apartment is very new, clean, quiet, well-​designed, and comfortable. Everything sort of works as it should, which is more than can be said for the older housing stock in Boston. The common areas /​amenities are particularly immaculate and brightly lit. The management is also quick, courteous, and helpful! The apartments are fairly large given the price and the neighboring area.
Regarding location, it’s a reasonably quick walk to South Station — Google maps says 21 minutes, but it’s so flat and straight that it ends up being a little quicker. The buses nearby are also really fast.
The main downside is that the neighborhood is still very much in the process of getting developed. There is sort of a vast empty expanse between Seaport and Southie, and Flats on D is very much at the border. This area is slowly starting to fill in with hotels, retail, and the like, but for now, it is lacking some basics like a big supermarket, a convenience store, etc.
Overall, great place to live!

My boyfriend and I moved into flats about 5 months ago, and we are still talking about how much we love our place. The Flats on D community has really thought of everything to make life easy. From the package concierge, to umbrellas in the lobby, and even furnished apartments for rent as guest suites when people visit. The seaport area is up and coming, just like this community, and it feels like every week Flats is offering something new (like Adam’s produce on Tuesdays) or there’s an event in the area going on (check out the Lawn on D)… Oh, and Dunkin Donuts just opened downstairs :) I can’t wait for the rooftop to open & see what the rest of our year brings.

We moved in on August 20^th and it’s «so-​far, so-​good» at the Flats on D.
First off, the rental staff does a great job. They are always in a good mood and they provided us with a lot of information before we moved in and have been very helpful with requests for help and information since then.
There are 2 buildings here, each 6 stories high. You can choose where to live based on your personal taste and your budget. We chose a top floor (6^th) unit facing the Lawn on D (and Convention Center) across the street. So, we can see the top of the Boston skyline from our windows. Other units have views of Boston toward the Airport and Boston Harbor.
There is a tenants-​only (plus guests) terrace off of Floor 2 in the West building, where you can barbecue or hang out in front of the fire pit. There is bocce and cornhole.
There is a fitness center in both buildings, with treadmills and free weights. There is also a game room in each. In our (West) building, it’s on the 6^th floor and has a pool table and TV with chairs. There is also a media room that you can reserve to watch with friends. And, there is storage closets available for rent, too!
The apartments are bright and airy and nicely-​appointed. Ours is a one-​bedroom plus den. They are carpeted while the main room has vinyl flooring. I believe the colors vary by building. Our building has dark-​colored cupboards and light flooring while the East building has light-​colored cupboards.
The bedroom is large enough for a queen-​sized bed with room for some bed-​side tables. Not enough room for a bureau, probably. But, you get a large walk-​in closet where you can put all your clothes.
The den could be used as a bedroom although it doesn’t have a closet and would be tight. We could fit in an Aero bed if we took out our desk or buffet but instead we use it as an office.
The building is wired for high-​speed internet and cable.
The hallways are bright and modern-​looking. The lobby has several chairs and access to your mail. There is an automated concierge system where you get an email telling you that you have a package and then you can pick it up in the lobby at your convenience. There is no real-​person concierge at the Flats on D.
There is onsite parking available for rent, in an above-​ground, self-​park, secured garage, accessible through the lobby.
Oh, and they offer monthly events for tenants. We’ve already had a Sunday afternoon beer and burger meet-​up and are scheduled for a Wednesday Wine event. I’m not a people person but have found the events low-​key.
The building definitely gets a wide range of people. We’re in our 40s, there are plenty of 20 – 30 year-​olds in the building, both couples and singles.
People with dogs seem to like it. (Note: The Lawn on D across the street is off-​limits to dogs. So, you’ll have to go down the street to have your pet defecate.) The buildings are non-​smoking, both in common areas and in your own apartments.
The appliances are General Electric, seem to be mid-​range. There is a full-​sized washer/​dryer in each unit. And, of course, central A/​C and heat.
We chose the building because it was in the Seaport and we wanted to try out the new neighborhood. We only looked at one other building — at 1330 Boylston in the Fenway, but it seemed more cramped even though it was the same size, and the view was of the apartment building next door — about ten feet away. Ugh.
We liked that the Flats on D wasn’t too dense, and that it wasn’t a high-​rise, so the elevator rides are short. The Waterside Place apartments down the street have views of the Harbor, etc., but prices are higher, I think.
Public transportation is limited but definitely doable. One of us walks down D Street to Broadway. It’s 9 minutes to walk there, then the #9 to Copley, or get off at the Broadway Red Line stop. Or, walk from the Flats on D to the South Station Red Line stop, 16 minutes door to door. (You can take the Silver Line to/​from South Station, it’s about a 4 minute walk, but I just can’t stand it. PS. It’s a bus, not a subway.)
So far, the building has been very quiet. There is no noise from the street, which is a relief. (Caveat: When there are concerts at the Lawn on D you can hear it-​loud-​but as of yet, they don’t go past 10 PM, and we kind of liked seeing it be so popular.)
They are building 2 hotels next door. We don’t face the construction so haven’t heard a thing. We did consider apartments on that side because the view is to the west and unobstructed. thus far. You should definitely check out those apartment units during a weekday if you’re interested, to listen for the noise level. Otherwise, things are very peaceful in the building.
There weren’t any problems with move-​in or any surprises during our first month+. All the appliances work well, the AC has worked great, the windows keep out the noise, the hallways are kept clean, and our neighbors are friendly-​enough, without being creepy.
So far, an A for the Flats on D!

I was one of the first to move in to Flats on D back in July, and I have LOVED my experience so far! The management team is fantastic, and the place is gorgeous. It’s definitely worth the monthly rent — all of the amenities plus way more space than what your money would get you in other parts of the city. I can easily walk to great bars and restaurants in Seaport, and can easily access the more neighborhood feel that you get in South Boston. Couldn’t be happier here!

Best place to live in Seaport. Top notch apts w all the amenities. Roof Top lawn w grille and firepit. Two seperate gyms and «Lawns on D» is across the street w Pats games and a full bar every sunday. You gotta check it out.

I moved into Flats on D in August, and it has been a great experience. You really can’t find an affordable luxury building in Boston, and Flats on D has it all. The location across from the new Lawn on D is awesome — there are food truck fairs, networking events, etc going on there all the time. The building is nice and quiet, but walkable to bars, Harpoon, southie, etc. The only drawback is the lack of a CVS and food store in the area but rumors are there are a few on the way.
The management team has been excellent — and everyone in the building is very friendly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a city living experience in a cool new party of Boston!