No Broker Fee Apartments for Rent in Boston's North End

No. DJ Realty Management never charges a broker fee. We don't hire outside brokers, so there's no commission to pass on. Before move-in, you pay first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit, which is within what Massachusetts law allows (M.G.L. c. 186, §15B).

Yes. Every DJ Realty apartment is leased directly by the family that owns the building. No outside broker is involved at any step. You apply online, sign your lease electronically, and move in. We've leased apartments to renters relocating from out of state and out of the country without an in-person showing.

Because we don’t pay leasing commissions, which are typically equal to one month’s rent, we don’t need to recover that cost in the rent. Since August 1, 2025, Massachusetts law has required broker fees to be paid by whoever hired the broker (Mass.gov), so landlords who list with brokers now carry that cost themselves. We’ve never used brokers, so our pricing reflects the unit itself, and we’re often willing to discuss terms with applicants who meet our rental criteria.

Renovated studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in historic brick buildings throughout Boston's North End. Our buildings sit on the neighborhood's most iconic blocks — including Hanover Street (the main restaurant corridor), Salem Street (just steps from the Old North Church), Hull Street (next door to Copps Hill Burying Ground), and Moon Street in historic North Square, across from the Paul Revere House. Additional rentals on Endicott, Hawes, Commercial, Park, North, Fleet, North Margin, and Greenough Lane. We also rent in Charlestown, Revere, Winchester, Wakefield, and Stoneham.

Yes. You can browse listings, submit your application, and sign your lease entirely online — no in-person visit to Boston required.

No. We offer annual unfurnished leases only. We do not provide short-term, furnished, or corporate rentals.

All maintenance is handled by our in-house licensed construction team — the same crew that renovated our units. Our Licensed Construction Supervisor oversees all repairs, and our staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. Our office is located blocks from most of our properties, so response times are fast.

DJ Realty Management has been family-owned and operating in Boston's North End since 1950 — now in its third generation of ownership.

DJ Realty Management primarily offers apartments in Boston's North End, with additional rental properties in Charlestown, Revere, Winchester, Wakefield, and Stoneham, MA.

No. DJ Realty Management only owns, leases, and maintains its own properties. We do not offer property management services for outside landlords or investors. All of our rentals are buildings we own directly.

Annual unfurnished leases, renovated apartments in historic brick buildings, online applications with electronic lease signing, repairs by our licensed in-house construction team with 24/7 emergency response, and direct contact with the owners at every step. We don’t offer short-term, furnished, or corporate rentals.

Many North End landlords own buildings but live out of state or overseas, which can mean slow responses and delayed repairs. We’re based at 420 Commercial Street, a few blocks from most of our buildings, and we combine direct ownership with a Massachusetts real estate broker license and a Licensed Construction Supervisor who leads our own repair crew.