Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,535 - $9,156 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
KBL
129 Franklin St,
Cambridge,
MA
02139
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
984 - 2,062 sq ft
KBL
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KBL is part of The Residences of University Park Collection. Each one of the four apartment communities has its own approach to life. An outlook thoughtfully expressed in every detail. What unites them all is lush, open space. Which one fits you? Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kennedy Biscuit Lofts (KBL) were once home to the Frank A. Kennedy Steam Bakery, which produced Lorna Doone and Fig Newton cookies. Today, many of the architectural details original to its 1875 construction, like exposed brick walls and wooden beams, add to the charm of each open floorplan apartment. Come tour today.
About KBL
KBL is part of The Residences of University Park Collection. Each one of the four apartment communities has its own approach to life. An outlook thoughtfully expressed in every detail. What unites them all is lush, open space. Which one fits you? Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kennedy Biscuit Lofts (KBL) were once home to the Frank A. Kennedy Steam Bakery, which produced Lorna Doone and Fig Newton cookies. Today, many of the architectural details original to its 1875 construction, like exposed brick walls and wooden beams, add to the charm of each open floorplan apartment. Come tour today.
KBL is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
Unique Features
- *Select apartments
- Catering Kitchen
- EV Charging Stations
- Pantry*
- Smoke-Free Community
- Stainless Steel Appliance Suite
- Wood-Style Plank Flooring*
- Beautifully Landscaped Grounds
- Entertainment Dining Room
- Historic Building
- Landscaped Courtyard with Social Seating
- Yoga Studio
- Spacious Closets
- 14 - 20 ceilings*
- Additional Storage Available
- Bike Room/Storage
- Grilling Area
- Natural Stone Countertops*
- Fully Renovated Apartments*
- Loft-Style Apartment Homes*
- Pet Friendly*
- Valet Dry Cleaning Available
- Ceiling Fan(s)*
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Dry Cleaning Service
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Stainless Steel Appliances
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Free
Dining Room
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
Location
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Central Square is a thriving commercial district in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Filled with eclectic local restaurants, bars, and shops, this retail hub is the perfect place for renters looking for an urban lifestyle with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Enjoy popular hotspots like the Mad Monkfish or Brick & Mortar, or check out some local entertainment at the Central Square Theater.
Because Central Square is such an urban neighborhood, there’s fantastic access to public transportation through the Central Subway Station. This is the ideal fit for commuters because of its public transit availability and the neighborhood’s unbeatable access to Boston. Central Square is just north of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a few miles southeast of Harvard University, and just across the Charles River from Boston University.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
KBL is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from MIT. It is also near Cambridge College and Boston University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
999 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.3 mile from KBL. KBL is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.9 miles or 14 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi |
Time and distance from KBL.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
KBL has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
KBL has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
KBL has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 26 min | 13.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.8 mi |
KBL is 13.2 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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129 Franklin St
Cambridge, MA 02139