THE LOCATION: The Fields Corner neighborhood in Dorchester is one of Boston's most diverse neighborhoods. It has large communities of Vietnamese, Black, Irish, and Caribbean people, among others. It's a short 3-minute walk to the Fields Corner T station (Red Line). The direct subway ride from Fields Corner to downtown Boston is less than 15 min. and approximately 20 to 25 min. to Central & Harvard Square. It is also a two block walk to the commercial district on Dorchester Avenue where you can find banks, a post office, shops, restaurants, a library and a bike share station (Blue Bikes). It's a nicely walkable location and great for car-free living. THE APARTMENT: It's located on a residential street with agreeable, stable and considerate neighbors living in the building and next door. No wild partying or loud music, etc. It's a 3 bedroom-2 bath with a kitchen, dining area and living room. Also as a nice front deck with a large tree canopy above it. The bedrooms have good size closets. The building was renovated not long ago and everything (heat, plumbing, electric) is working as it should. It is well suited for a small family. Being a 3 bedroom, it is also a good fit for a couple working from home and needing office space. There is common laundry and bike storage in the basement; city bikers welcome! Parking is on the street. It requires no permit and is usually easy to find. THE PEOPLE: My wife and I own the house and we live in the building next door. We both enjoy living in our neighborhood and are quite active within our community. Folks living in the building are grad students, social workers, teachers and other professionals. They are all pleasant and respectful neighbors. YOU: We are looking for a reasonably clean, quiet, and responsible resident. No loud parties, loud music, smoking or intoxication of any kind on the property please. We prefer no pets but small well behaved pets will be considered. We'll ask you to fill up an application and provide some references. First and last month rent ($2,100 x 2) is required in order to move in. All utilities are included (heat, hot water and electricity). Lease terms are negotiable but preference will be given to applicants intending to stay long term -over a year. Owner pays for water, hot water, heat and electricity. Prefer long term tenant ( 1 year) but lease terms are negotiable. Small, well behaved pets Ok.
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