Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions in Boston, MA
Founded in 1954, Longfellow Apartments has established itself as one of New England's largest privately held full-service real estate firms. With over six decades of continuous operations, we manage more than 5,600 residential units and 1.5 million square feet of commercial space, leveraging our team of 170 professionals to deliver comprehensive real estate solutions. Our expertise spans residential and commercial property management, 24-hour maintenance services, brokerage, and construction management. Through our subsidiary Longfellow Apartments Construction Management Corporation, we provide turnkey project development and construction services, including architectural design and general contracting.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our in-house departments for accounting, legal, and maintenance, ensuring responsive service and operational excellence. Guided by our mission to prioritize tenant, client, and associate needs, we maintain leadership in the real estate community through innovation and reliability. Our charitable initiatives, including two foundations with over $1 million in annual contributions, underscore our dedication to community impact. With headquarters in Boston and regional offices across Massachusetts, we combine local market expertise with industry-leading resources to serve Greater Boston's dynamic real estate landscape.
Services
Property Management
Construction Services
Residential Brokerage
Commercial Brokerage
Architectural Design
Maintenance Services
Charitable Foundation
Tenant Services
Asset Management
Development Projects
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of real estate experience in Greater Boston
- Our 170-person team provides 24-hour maintenance and emergency response
- Vertically integrated services from construction to property management
- In-house architectural and construction management capabilities
- Charitable foundations contributing over $1 million annually to local communities
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover residential and commercial portfolios with dedicated teams for accounting, legal, and maintenance. We manage 5,600+ residential units and 1.5 million square feet of commercial space through in-house expertise. Our services include tenant relations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance across Greater Boston's diverse real estate market.
Construction Services
Longfellow Apartments Construction Management Corporation delivers turnkey construction solutions from pre-planning to commissioning. Our services include architectural design, general contracting, and construction management for residential and commercial projects. With $35 million+ annual construction volume, we specialize in historical restorations and luxury developments across Massachusetts.
Residential Brokerage
We offer extensive residential brokerage services managing thousands of apartment units across Greater Boston. Our team handles leasing, tenant retention, and property marketing with localized expertise in neighborhoods like Allston, Brookline, and Cambridge. Online platforms enable seamless apartment searches and applications.
Commercial Brokerage
Our commercial brokerage division manages 1.5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space. Services include property leasing, tenant representation, and market analysis with specialized teams handling corporate clients and investment properties throughout New England.
Maintenance Services
We provide round-the-clock maintenance through 170 skilled tradespeople in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Our in-house team ensures rapid response times for residential and commercial properties, maintaining operational excellence across all managed assets in Massachusetts.
People
Jameson Brown
Chairman and CEO
Jameson Brown leads Longfellow Apartments as Chairman and CEO, overseeing all management decisions and daily operations. With a MIT education and experience across multiple departments since 2009, he directs property management, acquisitions, and development while serving on NewReal's board and managing charitable foundations.
Karen Zermani
Chief Financial Officer
Karen Zermani serves as CFO, managing all financial operations for Longfellow Apartments. With prior leadership roles at major real estate firms and dual degrees from University of Pennsylvania and MIT, she brings extensive expertise in capital raising, underwriting, and investor relations to the organization.
Alan Cusson
Division Director Residential Property Management
Alan Cusson directs residential operations with over 20 years of experience at Longfellow Apartments. Managing marketing, leasing, and capital improvements, he previously handled property accounting and IT before assuming his current leadership role overseeing residential portfolio performance and strategy.
Carol Rash
Division Director Commercial Property Management
Carol Rash leads commercial property management with 18 years of industry experience. Joining in 2017, she oversees commercial leasing, asset management, and development projects, leveraging prior roles at major real estate firms and holding industry certifications from ICSC and BOMA.
Stephen H. Weinig
President, Hamilton Construction Management Corp
Stephen Weinig directs construction operations as President of Longfellow Apartments Construction Management Corp since 2002. With 35+ years of experience, he manages $35 million+ annual construction volume including historical restorations and luxury developments, overseeing environmental testing and architectural services for the company.
Questions
What services does The Longfellow Apartments Company offer?
We provide full-service real estate solutions including residential and commercial property management, construction management, architectural design, brokerage services, and 24-hour maintenance support across Massachusetts.
How long has The Longfellow Apartments Company been in business?
Founded in 1954 by Harold Brown, we've served the New England real estate market for over 70 years with continuous family leadership and operational excellence.
Where are The Longfellow Apartments Company's properties located?
We manage properties throughout Greater Boston including Allston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Worcester, and surrounding areas with regional offices in multiple Massachusetts communities.
Does The Longfellow Apartments Company offer online services?
Yes, we provide online rent payment, apartment search tools, and resident portals for maintenance requests and communication through our digital platforms.
What charitable initiatives does The Longfellow Apartments Company support?
Through two charitable foundations, we contribute over $1 million annually to local organizations supporting education, healthcare, and community development in Boston's neighborhoods.
Is The Longfellow Apartments Company involved in construction projects?
Yes, our subsidiary Longfellow Apartments Construction Management Corp handles project development, architectural design, and construction services for residential and commercial properties across Massachusetts.
