17 Elmira Street

Brighton, Boston, MA 02135

3.6

1 review

Rating breakdown

3.6
Unit quality
4.0
Building
3.3
Landlord
Would recommend 0%

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Common issues reported

No issues reported

Units reviewed (1 unit)

3 bedrooms

1 review

3.6

0% recommend

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3.6 overall
Unit: 3.6 Building: 4.0 Landlord: 3.3

3 bedrooms

Winter 2026 ยท Current

Current tenant

$3,200/mo

Seemed promising before moving in, looked in good condition, was told it was updated recently. The microwave had to be replaced because it started smoking & the 22 y.o. dishwasher died. Both took longer than typical to replace just so it could be particular off-white shade. Some windows wouldn't open & most had 1" gaps at the top. Took months with repeated checking in before fixed. Was told the house was very quiet, but can hear constant upstairs walking, TV, radio v. late at night. "Central AC" is rly a single zone mini split for only 550sqft. Basement dryer is free but takes 2 hrs. Hot water lasts in shower for ~20 mins & takes a while to build back up, so plan accordingly with roommates. Breakers trip often for no reason; tenants not allowed to flip breaker back either. Was given a list of house rules after move in, like no putting any bottles out with recycling bc of "street people" taking them. Landlord replies were prompt but often rude & condescending.

3 beds 1.5 baths 1128 sq ft

Unit Condition

3.6
Structure * 3/5
Plumbing * 3/5
Electrical 2/5
Climate control * 3/5
Ventilation 5/5
Pest control * 5/5
Mold and moisture * 5/5
Appliances 2/5
Layout 5/5
As advertised 2/5

Building

4.0
Common areas 5/5
Security * 5/5
Exterior 5/5
Neighbor noise 2/5
External noise 3/5
Mail and packages 5/5
Laundry 2/5
Parking Not rated
Trash 5/5

Landlord

3.3
Maintenance 2/5
Communication 5/5
Professionalism 1/5
Lease clarity 4/5
Privacy respect 4/5
Deposit handling Not rated
Rent practices 5/5
Non-retaliation 2/5

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Utilities Included

Water Trash

Amenities

Dishwasher Storage
Laundry: Coin-Op ($4.5/load) Parking: Available (Extra)
Pets allowed: No Pets
Section 8: Not accepted Well lit at night
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