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PHOTOGRAPHY BY RANDY GROSS/ELEVIN STUDIOS L uxury apartment buildings with amenities that you would normally have to leave the property to enjoy are on the rise in Boston, as over- scheduled city dwellers seek ways to streamline their days and free up more personal time. Real estate broker and advisor Maggie Gold Seelig, who works exclusively with luxury buyers, reports that many of her clients looking to move from the suburbs into the city want the amenities that full-service buildings offer. "Today's high-end downtown buyer is gen- erally looking for the ease that comes with downtown living," says Seelig. "They don't want to be lugging out their trash to the back alley twice a week and shoveling out their car from its parking spot. They want the con- venience of having amenities at their doorstep." For residents at The Kensington (665 Washington St., 617-574-8733; kensingtonboston.com), a new 27-f loor, 381-unit luxury building, that means a location just steps away from public transportation, a short-term rental car facility on the premises, and bike storage—all perfect for residents who don't want the hassle (or carbon footprint) of owning a car. "Our renters are environmentally conscious and appreciate the greenness of the building," says Charlotte Lewis, vice president of marketing for the Kensington Investment Company, owner of the LEED gold-certified building. A concierge staff helps with life's little details, and residents who want recreation don't have to leave the property, which features an outdoor pool and deck (a rarity in Boston's historic neighborhoods), a billiards room, a 3,600-square-foot gym, and Club Kensington, a lounge where residents can read and relax. "We are committed to offering a community feeling A City on the Move THREE LUXURY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH TIMESAVING AMENITIES OPEN IN BOSTON'S BURGEONING NEIGHBORHOODS. BY JESSICA LANIEWSKI Eleven West weaves seamlessly into its transit-oriented, mixed- use neighborhood. continued on page 116 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 115 Haut e P roperty NEWS, STARS, AND TRENDS IN REAL ESTATE 115-116_BC_HP_Opener_LateSpr14.indd 115 4/7/14 5:38 PM