With all the glitzy real estate options popping up all over Boston, you still can’t beat a classic Commonwealth Avenue brownstone as the ultimate real estate showpiece.
Sitting between Fairfield and Exeter, across from the trees and twinkly lights of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, 222 Commonwealth Avenue is tippy-top to bottom reimagining of this prized location and the penthouse unit is its crowning jewel.
In addition to location bragging rights — and a massive, chic roof deck to look over it all — the three-level penthouse is serviced by a private elevator and a two-car garage. You’ll have square footage that rivals most single-family homes — 4,540 square feet to be exact — thoughtfully laid out with sleeping quarters on the first level, a second level for your dining, living, and entertaining, and a third level with a large den giving access to the roof deck.
Throughout, eye-popping details abound in this latest development from Senné: a sleek fireplace feature in the living room with custom paneling and bronze accents, Restoration Hardware finishes, plus Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and Calcatta Oro marble in the kitchen. Two wet bars, one adjoining the living room and one on the third floor are poised for hosting in style.
On the market for $13,995,000, the sale of the penthouse is represented by William Senné with Senné, 617-775-4655.
Home Showcase:
Address: 222 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Boston, MA 02116
Bedrooms: 3
List Price: $13,995,000
Square feet: 4,540
Price per square foot: $3,082
Annual taxes: Not yet assessed.
Location: Ultimate Back Bay.
Built in: 1930
The Appraisal:
Pros:
Roof deck
Two-car garage
Cons:
HOA fees
For the next few weeks, you might notice an additional service charge at some restaurants in Massachusetts in anticipation of international visitors who may not be accustomed to U.S. expectations around tipping.
At Union Straw in Foxboro, Massachusetts, customers will see a 20% service charge during the World Cup.
“Time is going to be very, very far, few and beyond for people when they’re trying to get to the stadium, with traffic and all that stuff. So we are going to implement a 20% service charge on all checks and hope to streamline those operations and save people 10 to 15 minutes,” said Craig Carreira, director of operations for Union Straw.
Right outside of Gillette stadium, at Patriot Place, Bar Louie and Davio’s are also planning to add a service charge during the World Cup.
The World Cup is underway, and the Haitian team made its way to Boston Thursday.
“That’s primarily how we do get paid, is through our tips,” said Christine Peterson, a bartender at Davio’s.
In Massachusetts, tipped workers earn $6.75 an hour. If they don’t earn enough in tips to reach $15 an hour, employers must make up the difference.
A 2024 ballot measure that aimed to raise the minimum wage gradually for tipped workers failed, in part, because many servers argued it would lower their overall compensation. So while tipping is largely expected in the U.S., it continues to be a topic of great debate.
“I don’t really like it. I like to tip somebody for their service, but there’s no incentive for the server to do well,” said Joan, a Rhode Island resident.
New signs and new grass are up at Gillette Stadium as the home of the Patriots hosts World Cup matches.
“All these restaurants are getting all this money with all these people coming here, and plus, they’re going to add another 20%,” said Susan, who was at Patriot Place Thursday. “That’s not right, not in my book.”
“I think it’s a good thing. They’re serving us, they should be able to get paid for their service. So I don’t mind,” said Mishi, a woman visiting from Haiti.
Under Massachusetts’ Consumer Protection Act, any mandatory charges or fees must be made known to the customer wherever prices are displayed on menus and bills.
Gillette Stadium, temporarily branded as Boston Stadium, is hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from June 13 through July 9.
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