The condos on 2 Commonwealth Avenue, also called The Carlton House, are one of the most exclusive locations in Boston’s historic Back Bay district. Ideally situated at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Arlington Street, the condominium building combines classic refinement and white glove luxury, along with its straight-line view of the Public Garden and the famous tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

The building, originally constructed to hold 52 exclusive condominium units in the early 1980s, is a 17-story structure that was meant to function as an annex to the existing Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Ritz-Carlton is currently The Newbury). Such a connection to its historic roots adds a unique feature that could only ever be found in a building that has so much history behind it. The location is a walker’s paradise, scoring a 99 Walk Score.

The residential options include generous one-bedroom apartments, luxurious duplexes, and penthouses, each characterized by oversized windows that frame the protected city views of the Public Garden, Charles River, and the Back Bay skyline. Many residential units were also carefully restored to include modern finishes, top-of-the-line kitchens, and elegant marble bathrooms, still characterized by generous scale and lofty ceilings, reflective of the historic luxurious architecture inherent in the Back Bay.

What truly sets The Carlton House apart is its full-service, amenity-rich lifestyle. Residents benefit from a host of hotel-level services, including a 24-hour concierge and doorman providing a high degree of security and convenience. Furthermore, the building’s relationship with the adjacent The Newbury Hotel allows residents to take advantage of hotel amenities such as valet parking and the option for housekeeping and room service—an extremely rare offering in a private condominium setting. Additional amenities typically include an on-site professional manager and often a residents' fitness center and library. Life at The Carlton House is a blend of relishing an effortless, elegant lifestyle that comes from residing in one of the loveliest and most exciting parts of Boston, situated where the historic Back Bay meets the contemporary luxury of a five-star building.