New York Industrial Flair Meets Boston's Historic Charm in Back Bay's Only True Loft Homes

Originally built as horse stables, this building now houses unicorns! True loft space in the heart of the Back Bay and moments to all both Back Bay and The South End have to offer.

Located on a hidden gem of a side street between Berkley and Clarendon and across from the Back Bay T Station and Neiman Marcus, these fabulous homes offer you the opportunity to create the space of your dreams.

Nearby parks include: Frieda Garcia Park (0.1 mi), Copley Square (0.3 mi), & Statler Park (0.3mi).

Nearby attaractions include: Newbury Street (0.3 mi), Boston Ballet (0.3 mi), Boston Public Library (0.5mi)

Nearby Transit: Back Bay/South End Station (0.5 mi) access to Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail, & Buses

Stanhope residents share their historic little road with notable restaurants such as: Mistral, The Friendly Toast and Flour Bakery and Cafe. 

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Stanhope Street, located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, was developed in the 1860s and evolved from a service alley for horse stables into a commercial thoroughfare. Its history is marked by adaptive reuse, with historic buildings being converted over time to meet the changing needs of the city.

  • Initial development: Stanhope Street was laid out in the 1860s. It was a pleasant side street built between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets to serve the wealthy Back Bay residential area.
  • Stables and carriage houses: Stanhope Street was home to stables and carriage houses built for affluent residents. By 1868, a row of stables existed, including the Richards-Follett-Pfaff Stables at 39 Stanhope Street, designed by architect Nathaniel Jeremiah Bradlee.
  • Decline of the stable era: With the rise of the automobile, the need for horse stables waned. By the 1920s and 1930s, these stable buildings were converted into repair shops, warehouses, and eventually restaurants and residential spaces as you will still find it today
  • Stanhope Street has hosted some of Boston's most famous restaurants such as: A German restaurant called Gundlach's Hofbrau, followed by the Red Coach Grill, Satch's, and the Red Lantern
  • Stanhope Hotel: A new hotel is planned for 39 Stanhope Street. A revised 2023 proposal by Stanhope Hotel Holdings seeks to preserve the facade of the historic 1868 stable building while constructing a hotel behind it.
  • A hidden treasure: Residents and community members see the street as a "hidden treasure" with a unique and evolving character. The street's history exemplifies Boston's pattern of reusing and adapting its built environment

Now is your time to be a part of history and create your dream home at 13-19 Stanhope Street!

RECENT BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS (2025)

  • New commercial roof
  • Pointing of the front of the building and spot pointing on the rear
  • Renovated common areas
  • New lighting in common areas
  • All new windows (still in progress)
  • All new skylights
  • Virtual Doorman front door system
  • New fire alarm panel system
  • State-of-the-Art, fully monitored, security cameras
  • Parking area repainted
  • All units repainted
  • All hardwood floors refinished
  • Cosmetic updates to kitchens and baths

Map & Nearby Places

Destiny Lofts at Back Bay
Boston, MA 02116
Property

Walk Score: 99

Transit Score: 99

Bike Score: 86

19 Stanhope Street has a Walk Score of 99 out of 100. This location is a Walker’s Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.

 

DISCLOSURES

  • All units are open loft space and no bedrooms are represented as "legal" bedrooms. All sleeping area walls are non-structural and can be changed to suit your lifestyle.
  • Building is newly converted to condos.
  • Taxes are based on percentage interest of the building as a whole and are subject to change when the city reassesses the units as condos.
  • The condo is currently used as corporate rentals
  • Homes can be sold fully furnished for $15K additional
  • Parking is sold separately on a first come/first serve basis at $225K per space.
  • Parking is assigned and can be rented outside the building but not sold away from the association.
  • Heat and hot water are included in the condo fee, but each unit has its own zone control for heat.
  • Condo docs specifically allow for owners to add central air and space has been designated on the roof for condensers. Owners may also consider mini-split systems.
  • Condo docs allow for artist space and/or combination work/live space
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Betsy Herald

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