Winthrop Center Primary Condominium

Chelsea, MA

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Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type
Commercial condominium under Section 21 of Chapter 183A (Article 1, preamble: 'proposes to create)
Units / lots
2 primary units (Residential Primary Unit and Commercial Primary Unit) (Art. 4.1: 'Primary Condominium contains )
Developer / declarant
MCAF WINTHROP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Preamble: 'MCAF WINTHROP LLC, a Delaware)
Governing law
Chapter 183A of the Massachusetts General Laws (Preamble: 'to the provisions of Chapter )
Assessments & dues
Common Charges and Common Expenses per Declaration of Trust; based on Percentage Interest (Section 5.2 and Section 5.5.1; reference)
Special assessments
Not directly mentioned; liens for unpaid Common Charges are created, suggesting assessment mechanism (Section 5.5.10: lien for unpaid Common C)
Collections & liens
Unpaid Common Charges constitute a lien under Section 6 of Chapter 183A (Section 5.5.10 and Article 11.2 (Joinder)
Pets
Not explicitly addressed; but service elevators may be used for pets (Section 4.7). (Art. 4.7: 'including requiring that pets)
Leasing & rentals
Not directly addressed; secondary condominium units may have leasing provisions in their documents.
Parking & vehicles
Parking Garage (Floors P4-P1) is a Commercial Limited Common Element; Parking Rights defined in Article 8; guest and employee parking allowed (Article 8 generally, Sections 8.1, 8.5)
Architectural approval
Yes, for alterations affecting structural integrity, building systems, or legal requirements; Commercial Primary Unit Owner’s rights for signs and certain installations are subject to review by Primary Trustees. (Art. 4.6.2(B): 'submit plans and specifi)
Signs & flags
Commercial Primary Unit Owner has exclusive right to install signs on exterior; Residential Primary Unit signs limited. Primary Trustees may install directional signage. (Art. 4.6.1: 'the Commercial Primary Unit)
Setbacks / home size
Building has 4 below-grade, 53 above-grade stories, plus 1 mechanical penthouse; approximately 1,447,000 sq ft gross floor area. (Art. 3.3: 'The Building is a mixed-use b)
Maintenance
Tower Roof and other roof areas (except Residential Roof Terraces) are General Common Elements (maintained by Primary Trustees). Residential Roof Terraces are Limited Common Elements (maintained by Residential Primary Unit Owner) except roo (Art. 5.2.3: 'the Tower Roof and other Bu)
Use restrictions
Residential Primary Unit is for residential purposes and ancillary uses; Commercial Primary Unit is for office, retail, restaurant, and any other uses permitted by Section 7.3. (Art. 4.2.1: 'Primary Unit to be used for)
Voting & meetings
Votes based on Percentage Interest (Exhibit B); Majority Vote defined as simple majority of votes cast at a meeting with quorum (Section 1.1.45 (Majority Vote); Voting a)
Amendments
Master Deed may be amended by instrument signed by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of votes of Primary Unit Owners, with mortgagee consent for material adverse changes (Article 12.1 (page 50))
Amenities
Office Club Area (Commercial), Residential Club Area (Residential), Connector (public space), Parking Garage (Sections 4.5.2, 4.6.5, 1.1.21, Article 8)

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Winthrop Center Primary Condominium is a homeowners association in Chelsea, MA.

HOAproxy has 1 document on file for Winthrop Center Primary Condominium: 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-06-18.

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