A 23-unit condominium community in Chinatown, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over recent sales. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
# 42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison)
The Edison is a 23-unit boutique loft building housed in Boston's historic Edison Electric Plant, originally constructed in 1890 and converted into a contemporary residential community. Located in Downtown Crossing's Midtown neighborhood, the building seamlessly blends industrial-era architecture with modern amenities, offering residents authentic loft-style living in the heart of downtown Boston.
Units across The Edison showcase distinctive characteristics reflecting the building's industrial heritage:
The Edison offers a range of configurations from studios to two-bedroom units. Layouts vary from compact open-concept studios (approximately 2-room floor plans) to expansive lofts exceeding 2,650 square feet with mezzanines, dual staircases, and separate bedroom suites. Select units feature duplex layouts with private elevator access. Many include oversized walk-in closets, French pocket doors, and custom-designed entertaining spaces.
Some units are income-restricted affordable condos under BPDA guidelines, available to qualified households with annual incomes between $46,240–$79,320 depending on household size, though income restrictions lift after closing.
The Edison positions residents at the convergence of Downtown Crossing, the Financial District, and the emerging Seaport neighborhood. The location offers immediate proximity to the Millennium Tower, the Ritz Carlton condos, restaurants in the Ladder District, theaters, and Boston's commercial center. Recent sales data shows a median price of $905,000 with an average market time of 73 days. HOA fees range approximately $552–$1,148 monthly.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison) — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about 42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison) →Over recent sales, units at 42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison) sold at a median of $905,000, about $566 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at 42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison) currently range from roughly $552 to $1148, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison) is a 23-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at 42 Chauncy Street Condominium (The Edison) averaged about 73 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.
