38-Unit Residential Condominium Development-Boston, Massachusetts

The Muse is a condominium building on Melcher Street in the Seaport District consisting of 38 loft-style units with exposed brick and high ceilings with original beams, and a large, professionally landscaped roof terrace.  The Muse was originally constructed in 1916 as a factory and in 2018 was restored and converted into a luxury condominium building. 

Murphy PC represented the developer in the residential sale closings. We advised on financial, governance, control and liability issues.  We advised on secondary market warrantability issues in connection with the developer’s ownership of a commercial unit consisting of individual apartments separate from the residential condominium structure. 

Murphy PC is a law firm in Boston, Massachusetts representing, developers, investors, owners, asset managers, and sponsors in all aspects of real estate, including project development, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, capital markets, commercial leasing, design and construction contracts, and title and escrow services.  Our real estate capabilities include a variety of sectors and asset classes in small to middle-market segments, including, mixed-use, multi-family, office, retail, and restaurant.

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