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Welcome home at Metro 9, the nexus of urban living, sustainability, refined taste, and art. This LEED Gold reinforced concrete building was transformed in 2018 into a 100-unit luxury condominium. Enjoy an evening sunset hosting your closest ones from the highest residential roof-deck in Somerville with over 1,000 sf of green roof pollinator garden, built-in entertainment system, grill for rooftop dining, and furniture for dining as well as relaxation.

The reinforced concrete architecture is juxtaposed with the unique art pieces inspired by Somerville and the warmth from the wood paneled flooring and inviting sofas with a modern fireplace. The building hosts art work by Nobel Prize-winning polymath Wally Gilbert (founder of Biogen) as well as local artists featured with the Somerville Arts Council.

This spacious fourth floor condo features extra high ceilings up to 12 feet in a loft layout with modern all-electric appliances and floor to ceiling windows. One deeded parking space is included with direct access to the stair. 

One of a Kind

A former reinforced concrete cold storage building that once stored millions of pounds of lobsters (it is Boston) with ice undergoes adaptive re-use to bring together sustainability, art, and urban living in the heart of Somerville.

Features:

LEED Gold Condominium conversion 2018

Walking distance to MIT, Harvard, Cx Crossing, Union Square, Imman Square, Green Line (Lechmere & Union), Charlestown, Museum of Science, Cx Mall, Charles River, and more.

8th Story Roofdeck with TV & Grill | In-building Fitness Center | Bike Storage

Artist spaces | Innovation Suite | Game Room | Pet Wash

Communal Living Room with Fireplace | Kitchenette with Espresso Machine

Deeded Parking | All Electric Appliances | Full-time Concierge

See Metro9’s Instagram page to Learn More

Abandoned industrial building labeled 'Millbrook Cold Storage' with numbered garage doors.
Modern apartment building at dusk near a railway track.
Urban cityscape with buildings, highways, and distant bridge under blue sky.
Modern open-plan dining and kitchen area with wooden flooring, featuring a large table with black upholstered benches, stylish pendant lights, and wine glasses set on the table. The kitchen has bar stools at the counter, a wine bottle, and shelves with crockery. A red chair and contemporary decor can be seen in the background.
Contemporary art gallery room with modern paintings on walls, industrial-style ceiling, long wooden table with white chairs, and overhead lamps.
 
Modern lounge area with gray sofa, chairs, glass coffee table, and central glass fireplace, featuring a rug and colorful wall art.

Your local hangouts, convenience, all within 15 minutes walk.

  • Logo featuring the word 'gufo' with an illustrated owl on an orange background.

    Gufo. Italian restaurant, bar and community meeting place.

    Instagram
  • Lone Star Taco Bar logo with a star icon on a dark background.

    Tex-Mex Taco. Open till 2AM.

    Instagram
  • Sign on window reading "Elmendorf Baking Supplies" with a circular logo.

    Elmendorf Baking. Small baking supply shop, cafe, and grain mill.

    Website
  • Urban street scene with a bicyclist in a bike lane, cars, a brick church with a large circular window, and commercial buildings, including a Peruvian restaurant.

    Union Square. Biotech Cluster, breweries, farmers market, events, independent restaurants, stores, and so much more.

    USQ Website
  • Puritan and Company logo with "P & Co" text, circular design including "Inman Square Cambridge" wording.

    Puritan and Co. Modern American, New England Seasonal Restaurant.

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  • Outdoor courtyard with people sitting around fire pits at tables, surrounded by plants and string lights, with a second-story balcony and businesses in the background.

    Bow Market. Small stores, big ideas. Facing the most cozy shared court yard space.

    Website
  • Modern urban landscape with contemporary buildings, glass facades, and greenery

    Cx Crossing. Adjacent to two subway stations. Local businesses and many large HQs for companies.

    Website
  • Interior of a modern shopping mall with glass roof, multiple store fronts including J.Crew and Zucheri's Accessories, potted plants, and an escalator.

    Cambridgeside Mall. Apple, Lululemon, Footlocker, Harry Potter Exhibit, and more.

    Website
  • a park with a paved walking path, informational sign, and trees

    Gold Star Mothers Park. Ice skating rink, soccer field, playground, baseball field.

    Website

Welcome home

Welcome home.

The location on the Somerville-Cambridge border is unbeatable, with proximity to Lechmere and Union, next-door shopping plaza for grocery and everyday needs, charming local restaurants and cafes, Cambridge Crossing, and Kendall Square's hotspot of life sciences and technology companies. This corner of Somerville is teeming with activity from Inman Sq, Union Sq, and Bow Market-- areas with a plethora of local businesses full of character. 

Inside
Metro9

In addition to the stunning roof deck, Metro9 has much more to offer. Enjoy quality and inclusive amenities with pet-friendly spaces, an innovation room for remote-meetings and studying, an art room for working on your creative projects, and unique yet comfortable furnishings and fixtures throughout the building. Shared, rentable spaces include a game room with pool table and kitchenette table seating and gym room including Peloton bikes and TRX systems. Dedicated bike storage is available in the building’s basement level along with bike repair station. Access to the basement is convenient through a ramp.

The building is home to a vibrant, inclusive community—including five artist live-work units that bring energy and originality to the space. Various resident invite events help bring together the community to celebrate and socialize.

Art studio with wooden table, white chairs, abstract paintings on walls, and artwork on easels
Modern gym interior with exercise equipment including stationary bikes, treadmills, weight benches, and free weights, featuring concrete walls and ceiling, with mirrors and overhead lighting.
Dog washing station with a stainless steel tub, black hose, a shelf with pet care supplies, and a colorful dog artwork on the wall.
Interior hallway with black metal lockers labeled for dry cleaning services, a colorful abstract painting on the left wall, wooden flooring, exposed concrete and pipes on the ceiling, and a white door in the background.
Modern game room with a red pool table, black benches, large windows, and industrial-style decor, featuring a "Let the Games Begin" sign on the wall.
Modern open-plan living and dining area with a wooden table, pink sofa, guitar, potted plants, large windows, and kitchen appliances.
Modern bathroom with toilet, vanity with sink and large mirror, glass shower door, white tile floor, and decorative vase with branches.
Bedroom with beige bedding, striped blanket, minimalist decor, closed white closets, and a light fixture above the headboard.
Modern apartment hallway with white walls, open door, black floor, industrial ductwork, plants, and wall light fixture.

This spacious fourth floor condo features extra high ceilings up to 12 feet in a loft layout with with all-electric, modern appliances and thoughtful upgrades that complement its industrial-chic character. Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, the open layout provides flexibility and comfort. The only bills you need to worry about are electricity and wifi. As a LEED Gold building, the electricity consumption is very reasonable.

Included with the unit is one deeded parking space, conveniently located near direct stair access for added ease.

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and black flooring. Equipped with a microwave, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and sink. Shelving with plants and bottles adds decor. Wall clock and track lighting feature in the room.
Laundry closet with stacked washer and dryer, open door, shelves with plants, books, speaker, and home interior elements.

Contact Us

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James Riel, Broker

JR Associates

757 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

Man wearing a blue suit and white shirt smiling, standing outside near a window and brick wall, in an urban setting.