Sylvia Street 1, Boston
Roxbury · 6.5 km to the city center (Boston)
1, Sylvia Street, Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02130, United States
Scores
Overall7.1Good
Located some way from the city center of Boston, this address sits in a varied, urban neighborhood. It offers excellent public transport and high walkability, though the area is noisy and calls for extra care after dark.
Walkability8.9/10 Excellent
Public transport9.4/10 Excellent
Safety5.3/10 Fair
Nightlife3.0/10 Very little
Quiet4.0/10 Poor
Safety by day 5.8/10, at night 4.9/10.
About Roxbury
Roxbury is a varied, urban neighborhood with historic houses, dense residential streets, local businesses, community institutions, and active transit corridors. The area has a strong cultural identity and a mix of long-established homes, rental buildings, and ongoing investment.
Good for
- culture lovers
- public transport users
- long stays
- budget travelers
Less suited to
- quiet seekers
- first-time visitors
- luxury travelers
Watch out for
- Check the immediate block and walking route before booking, as conditions vary within Roxbury.
- After dark, use well-lit streets and busier routes, especially near transit stops.
- Keep phones and valuables out of sight in crowded areas and on public transit.
Sources
Getting around
- Washington St @ Sylvia St Bus, 10 m
- Washington St @ Green St Bus, 160 m
- Washington St @ Montebello Rd Bus, 220 m
- Green Metro, 360 m
- Amory St @ Minton St Bus, 390 m
6.5 km to the city center (Boston).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Ruggiero's Market 100 m
- Joseph's Style Barbershop 560 m
- Third Cliff Bakery 720 m
- City Feed and Supply 790 m
Restaurants
- Evergreen Eatery 290 m
- The Haven 440 m
- Burritos Pizzeria 580 m
- Chilacates 650 m
- JP Kitchen 650 m
Cafés
- Happy Lemon 270 m
- Ula Cafe 470 m
Bars and pubs
- Drawdown Brewing 270 m
- Sam Adams Boston Brewery 440 m
- Midway Cafe 600 m
Health
- Brookside Community Health Center 40 m
- Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care 740 m
Parks
- William F. Flaherty Park 160 m
- Southwest Corridor Park 350 m
- Johnson Park 410 m
- Egleston Square Peace Garden 530 m
- Everett Street Playground 550 m
Sights
- Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tour 440 m