Brookline, MA – Erland Construction, in collaboration with The Architectural Team and WaypointKLA, has completed a new 479,000sf residence for Chestnut Hill Realty at Hancock Village in Brookline.
The 8-story Benjamin Franklin Building serves as the community’s landmark residence and includes 250 apartment units and parking for 290 cars. The newly constructed community, located on 80 acres adjacent to conservation land, features 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units.
“The completion of the Benjamin Franklin Building, the final piece in a series of new residences built by Erland on our property, is an exciting milestone for both our residents and team,” said Ed Zuker, founder and CEO of Chestnut Hill Realty. “As a leading owner and manager of multifamily communities in New England, we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Erland understood our vision and needs, delivering an exceptional product for our residents.”
Common space off of the lobby / Photo by Edua Wilde Photography
The phased construction began with Townhome Buildings #1-11, which include 48 three-bedroom units across 11 two-story buildings totaling approximately 69,500sf. Each unit offers wood flooring, three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and high-end finishes.
The next completed project was the Josiah Bartlett Building, a 4-story, 56,000sf apartment building featuring 36 one- and two-bedroom units and an underground garage with 36 parking spaces. This phase also included a standalone recycling and compactor center for residents.
Following this, Erland delivered the John Adams Building and the Hancock Village Community Center. The 6-story, 197,500sf John Adams Building offers 127 units, featuring amenities such as a fitness center, luxury clubroom, garage parking, and a roof deck with entertaining space. A rooftop central plant was installed to support the building’s heating and cooling needs.
The 3-story, 25,000sf Community Center includes leasing offices, multi-purpose rooms, a fitness center, cafe, and game room. As part of this phase, Erland also constructed an outdoor pool, a 1,800sf pool house, and other community spaces.
“We’re proud to have partnered with Chestnut Hill Realty and WaypointKLA on these impressive developments,” said Eric Greene, vice president and residential group manager at Erland. “These market-rate and affordable residences bring valuable housing options to both Hancock Village and Greater Boston. Our team worked hard to deliver residences that prioritize comfort, community, and quality for the residents.”
