27 Lanark Road

Aberdeen, Boston, MA 02135

4.0

2 reviews

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Building Details

Type
Apartment
Year Built
1920
Units
18

Units Reviewed (2 units)

5

Unit 5 (2 Bedrooms)

1 review

3.9

0% recommend

Nice Unit, Neglected Building

3.9 overall
Unit: 3.9 Building: 4.1 Landlord: 3.7

2 Bedrooms

Current tenant

$2,750/mo

I genuinely like my unit, but you can tell the building is aging and hasn't been maintained as well as it should be. They don't paint between tenants, which I've never encountered anywhere else. There was visible wall damage when I moved in, and I ended up spending my own time and money repainting. I also found doors that wouldn't stay closed, drawer handles falling off, and electrical plate covers that needed replacing. None of it was major on its own, but together it paints a picture of a management team that isn't doing the bare minimum between tenants. The laundry situation is the real issue. They'll tell you it's on-site and not busy, which is technically true. What they won't tell you is that the washers frequently don't work and will eat your quarters with nothing to show for it. They also don't give notice before entering your unit, which is worth knowing going in. The people who work in the building are genuinely nice and helpful, but you can tell they're stretched thin.

2 beds 1 bath

Unit Condition

3.9
Structure * 3/5
Plumbing * 2/5
Electrical 4/5
Climate Control * 4/5
Ventilation 5/5
Pest Control * 5/5
Mold/Moisture * 5/5
Appliances 3/5
Layout 4/5
As Advertised 3/5

Building

4.1
Common Areas 4/5
Security * 4/5
Exterior 5/5
Neighbor Noise 4/5
External Noise 5/5
Mail/Packages 4/5
Laundry 2/5
Trash 5/5

Landlord

3.7
Maintenance 4/5
Communication 3/5
Professionalism 4/5
Lease Clarity 4/5
Privacy Respect 2/5
Non-Retaliation 5/5

Utilities Included

Heat Hot Water Water Trash

Amenities

Dishwasher Pet Friendly
Laundry: Coin-Op ($4/load)
Pets allowed: dogs cats
Issues reported: Plumbing Issues
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Posted Mar 2026

2 Bedrooms

1 review

4.1

100% recommend

Rating Breakdown

3.8
Unit Quality
4.1
Building
4.2
Landlord
Would recommend 100%

Issues Reported

Reported plumbing issues 50%

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Common Issues Reported

  • Water/plumbing issues 50%