Medical Student Residence

The MSR has been a great place to live for all 4 years of medical school. It is guaranteed for first years, but my roommate and I have not had a problem staying here for all 4 years. It is less than 10 minutes walking from my door to the med school/BMC. This makes it great for rainy days and those cold Boston winters. The bedrooms are spacious, the bathroom is modern, and the kitchen has everything you need (fridge, stove, oven, microwave).

Of note, I have lived in one of the "corner rooms" which has an extra window and some extra space in the kitchen/living space. Most rooms do not have this space and are considerably smaller/more cramped feeling.

The rent is very affordable with the Housing Grant, being only $1,025 per person per month. Although recently some individuals (including me) have seen their rent go down to $750 per month! (not sure the exact reason)

Any issues with plumbing, electricity, heat, etc. you can call BU facilities and they will come down at no charge to fix anything. You get BU wifi right in the rooms and xfinity online access for TV.

I would like to request the the cleaning wipes be replaced back in the gym. I feel that they are essential to the cleanliness of the gym.

- I request finding a way to allow deliveries to enter the first door to place orders. I am always getting calls from amazon deliver because they can't get in the building.

Overall very positive. I had a leaky kitchen faucet and they fixed it the next day. Safe. Free guest parking on the evenings and weekends, which is a big perk. The corner room is nice because we have more space in our kitchen and a window. The gym downstairs, while small, is free and has most everything I need. Close to campus. Newer appliances, very clean, not run down at all. Furniture provided is good - I especially like the desk. It’s overall a great apartment and would recommend it to other medical students.

Downsides include:
- Gym could have heavier free weights (max is 50lb)
- The stove is so poorly lit that I have to use the flashlight on my phone to tell if something is done
- Heat: the temperature fluctuates fairly dramatically throughout the day if you don’t adjust the thermostat
- Lack of storage/cabinets in the kitchen
- Mediocre access to public transit (though it is a short walk to the medical school and BMC, which is what’s most important)
- Nearest grocery store is a 15+ minute walk. Most people get their groceries delivered.

The MSR itself is a nice place to live with a small gym in the bottom, as well as a common area for studying and recreation with a piano. It has composting bins, as well as trash and recycling on the bottom floor. In the backyard is a volleyball court, a large yard, and a full basketball court. The apartments are small, with two bedrooms and a small combined kitchen/living room with an attached bathroom. The facility is new, and there is not a pest problem that I have noticed so far. Also, BU facilities tends to be pretty responsive, and there is a security guard posted in the lobby from around 3pm-11pm every night, and BU security patrols regularly

My only gripe is that there aren't accessible groceries/CVS/restaurants/bars. Which is crazy, given we're living in an urban area.

Maintenance is slow and has left a mess at my place.

Could BMC invest in some businesses nearby? Or somehow stimulate growth?

Or maybe have the MSR in a different area.

Very convenient for going to BUSM. 7 min walk from campus. Good amenities and very responsive management. Great deal given the rent price!