Residents
18 Orkney Rd
Important Building Information
Important Building Information
Octagon Property Management
OPM manages your building and tenancy on behalf of your landlord. As the property manager, some of our responsibilities include: collecting rent, scheduling maintenance work, and working with tenants regarding their lease terms and renewal.
OPM Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
OPM Emails: admin@octagonproperties.net; info@octagonproperties.net
OPM Phone Number: (617) 236-5687
OPM Mailing Address: PO Box 1997, Brookline, MA 02446
OPM Office Address: 829 Beacon St – Suite B, Boston MA 02215
Rent
Rent is due on the first of each month. Rent can be paid by check or money order and must be made payable to your landlord, Orkney Co LLC. Please include your building and apartment number in the memo section of the check.
Payment can be mailed to: Orkney Co LLC, PO Box 1997, Brookline, MA 02446. Payment can also be dropped in the Octagon Properties drop box located in the front foyer at 829 Beacon St, Boston.
Utilities
Upon move-in, you will need to contact various providers to switch the utilities to your name. See our attached list of Important Phone Numbers for common utility company contact information.
Apartment & Building Maintenance
It is important that tenants report all maintenance requests promptly. Submitting requests through our website will yield the fastest response; however maintenance requests can also be submitted through the property management office by calling (617) 236-5687.
General Maintenance Reminders:
Each tenant receieves two keys upon move in: a building front door key and an apartment door key. Each apartment receives one mail box key.
In the event that your keys are lost, stolen or damaged an extra set of keys may be obtained, for an additional charge, from Octagon Properties at the discretion of the office. Contact the property management office at 617-236-5687 if your keys were lost or stolen.
If you find yourself locked out of your apartment, you may call the 24-hour Emergency Service line at: 781-642-1565. Access to apartment is not guaranteed and the tenant may be fined a minimum of $125.
Laundry
The laundry facilities are located in the basement.
Trash
Trash & Recycling are located in the basement. All boxes must be broken down neatly placed in trash area. Additionally, all trash must be in sealed plastic bags and placed in the designated trash barrels.
Parking
Parking in the neighborhood is restricted to use by residents only. To avoid tickets for parking in these areas and for more information about parking in your neigbhorhood see our Local Transit & Parking Page.
Bike Racks
There is a bicycle racks located in the basement. Feel free to leave your bikes located to these racks at your own risk.
OPM manages your building and tenancy on behalf of your landlord. As the property manager, some of our responsibilities include: collecting rent, scheduling maintenance work, and working with tenants regarding their lease terms and renewal.
OPM Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
OPM Emails: admin@octagonproperties.net; info@octagonproperties.net
OPM Phone Number: (617) 236-5687
OPM Mailing Address: PO Box 1997, Brookline, MA 02446
OPM Office Address: 829 Beacon St – Suite B, Boston MA 02215
Rent
Rent is due on the first of each month. Rent can be paid by check or money order and must be made payable to your landlord, Orkney Co LLC. Please include your building and apartment number in the memo section of the check.
Payment can be mailed to: Orkney Co LLC, PO Box 1997, Brookline, MA 02446. Payment can also be dropped in the Octagon Properties drop box located in the front foyer at 829 Beacon St, Boston.
Utilities
Upon move-in, you will need to contact various providers to switch the utilities to your name. See our attached list of Important Phone Numbers for common utility company contact information.
Apartment & Building Maintenance
It is important that tenants report all maintenance requests promptly. Submitting requests through our website will yield the fastest response; however maintenance requests can also be submitted through the property management office by calling (617) 236-5687.
General Maintenance Reminders:
- Please do not leave trash or recyclables in the hallways or common areas. A fine will be charged for trash or boxes left anywhere other than the designated trash or recycling areas.
- Cleanliness and neatness of individual units and common areas help maintain a pest-free residence.
- Be cautious regarding items you dispose of in your toilet. Our plumbing systems are not equipped to handle anything other than toilet paper and human waste. Disposal of sanitary napkins, moist towelettes, etc., down the toilet may result in clogged toilets, which then overflow and can damage your bathroom and potentially the unit below. If water does get on the floor, put towels down immediately to prevent damage.
- Report any leaks to the management office immediately.
- Tenants are responsible for replacing light bulbs inside their unit.
Each tenant receieves two keys upon move in: a building front door key and an apartment door key. Each apartment receives one mail box key.
In the event that your keys are lost, stolen or damaged an extra set of keys may be obtained, for an additional charge, from Octagon Properties at the discretion of the office. Contact the property management office at 617-236-5687 if your keys were lost or stolen.
If you find yourself locked out of your apartment, you may call the 24-hour Emergency Service line at: 781-642-1565. Access to apartment is not guaranteed and the tenant may be fined a minimum of $125.
Laundry
The laundry facilities are located in the basement.
Trash
Trash & Recycling are located in the basement. All boxes must be broken down neatly placed in trash area. Additionally, all trash must be in sealed plastic bags and placed in the designated trash barrels.
Parking
Parking in the neighborhood is restricted to use by residents only. To avoid tickets for parking in these areas and for more information about parking in your neigbhorhood see our Local Transit & Parking Page.
Bike Racks
There is a bicycle racks located in the basement. Feel free to leave your bikes located to these racks at your own risk.
| Important Contact Information Emergency Numbers: Ambulance: 911 Fire Department: 911 Police Department: 911 Police District D-14 (Brighton): 617-343-4260 Octagon Property Management: Main Office: 617-236-5687 Main Office Fax: 617-266-1392 Maintenance (Emergency/ After Hours) 781-642-1565 Utilities: Eversource (Electric): https://www.eversource.com/content/ema-c/residential NationalGrid (Gas): https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Gas-Home/default?regionkey=massgas&customertype=home Comcast (Cable TV, Telephone, High Speed Internet): https://my.xfinity.com/?cid=cust Town Office: 617-730-2000 Brookline Fire Department: 617-730-2272 Brookline Parking Division: 617-730-2230 Brookline Police (Non-Emergency): 617-730-2222 Brookline Voter Registration: 617- 730-2010 MBTA Customer Service: 617-222-3200 MBTA Police: 617-222-1100 |