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Brickbottom Artist Building

1 Fitchburg St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Property Information

  • Built in 1984
  • 155 units/5 stories

About Brickbottom Artist Building

Brickbottom Artist Building offers a mixture of quality and design. This community is located on Fitchburg St in the East Somerville area of Somerville. The leasing team is excited to help you find the perfect apartment. Start living the good life at Brickbottom Artist Building. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to schedule a tour.

Brickbottom Artist Building is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Public Transportation
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
Location
1 Fitchburg St, Somerville,
MA 02143
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Neighborhood

East Somerville combines the quiet charm of historic homes and modern apartments for rent with the activity of an energetic business district. The neighborhood sits less than five miles north of downtown Boston. The transportation hub of Sullivan Square bordering the neighborhood connects commuters to both Boston and Cambridge by bus and subway. There are several small parks for residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air.

The center of East Somerville is Broadway where you can find small businesses and restaurants offering diverse cuisine. Locals love the annual Foodie Crawl held here, which showcases international food options found in this neighborhood. You can try injera at Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant or the meat buffet at Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine. If you are an art lover, check out Mudflat Studios to admire the ceramic creations or try it out yourself by taking a wheel-throwing class in its brightly-lit space.

Learn more about living in East Somerville 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Somerville Somerville, MA
Studio $2,790 $2,721
1 Bedroom $3,243 $3,266
2 Bedrooms $4,411 $4,043
3 Bedrooms $4,254 $4,099

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 916-919 Sq Ft $1,975 $3,073 $14,054
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1180-1181 Sq Ft $1,360 $3,705 $14,538
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 2571-2572 Sq Ft $2,000 $4,525 $16,779
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2810 Sq Ft $1,075 $3,857 $10,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3567 Sq Ft $1,210 $4,817 $8,000
Amenities
  • Public Transportation
  • Courtyard
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
MIT
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Brickbottom Artist Building is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Bunker Hill Community College. It is also near MIT and Cambridge College.
Schools
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
296 Students
Nearby
Little Flower Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Boston Children's School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Union Square, located 0.7 mile from Brickbottom Artist Building. Brickbottom Artist Building is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.6 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Union Square
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Lechmere Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Sullivan Square Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Community College Station
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
North Station
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 3.6 mi
South Station
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi

Walkability Near Brickbottom Artist Building

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Airport

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Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Brickbottom Artist Building.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Cambridgeside Galleria
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Bunker Hill Mall
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Brickbottom Artist Building has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Science
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Brickbottom Artist Building has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Museum of Science, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Brickbottom Artist Building has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 13.0 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 32 min 19.6 mi
Brickbottom Artist Building is 13.0 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Miller.
 
 
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Does Brickbottom Artist Building have in-unit laundry?

Brickbottom Artist Building does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Brickbottom Artist Building?

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