Debating between super high end luxury building in West End and decent managed building (no amenities) in Back Bay. 30 yr old M. Given change in social scene with COVID, where do you recommend?

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I think back bay is a better neighborhood than west end and more central

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Especially with Covid, I would go back bay. The west end is a big homeless/addict population due to the methodone clinic there.. Without as much foot traffic in west end I’d prefer not to be there

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What methadone clinic?... I've lived in West End for 5 years 😂 But I live behind MGH.

Love it here - pretty quiet, walking distance to the Esplanade, Community Boating (sailboats and kayaks), Beacon Hill, and grocery. Convenient to Red and Green lines.

Though could see the draw of Newbury as well.

One of my friends lives in 28 Exeter, and I used to live right across the street before I moved around the corner to another spot in back bay. Newbury can be a little annoying during the summer, but I’d pick that over the West End 10/10 times. He likes the building and has lived there for I think 5-6 years. Same demographic.

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Which one is cheaper so that you don't spend some of the peak years of your life working in order to pay your rent?

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~$2,800 net for a 1bed after factoring in two months free. I’m new to Boston, so honestly not sure how discounted this is. Hub50’s prices are considerably lower than what they were in April though

What are the buildings?

One North of Boston

If it’s hub50 in west end I live there and can recommend

I also live in hub 50 - gym is open as of this week!

I highly recommend 345 Harrison

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