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Jack Flats is a 212-unit apartment community at Stone Place and Washington Street in Melrose, Massachusetts, built in 2014 and managed by Windsor Property Management Co. It sits within the larger Windsor Radio Factory development, offering studios through three-bedroom units with loft-style interiors and commuter rail access to downtown Boston.
Windsor Radio Factory is the parent campus that contains Jack Flats, located at 99 Washington Street, Melrose, MA 02176. The complex spans four buildings across addresses at 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Stone Place. Melrose is approximately 7 miles north of Boston, placing the property within easy reach of North Station and the broader MBTA transit network.
Renters researching Jack Flats most commonly ask about transit options, pricing, and the differences between the three unit collections on the campus. The sections below cover each of those topics with specific details.
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Windsor Property Management divides Jack Flats into three distinct building types, collectively referred to as "The Collection": Jack Flats Classic Apartments, Jack Flats Mill Apartments, and Radio Factory Lofts. The practical differences between them matter when choosing a unit.
Jack Flats Classic: New construction, 9-10 ft ceilings. Contemporary finishes, private balconies available.
Jack Flats Mill: Repurposed brick mill, 15-25 ft ceilings. Exposed beams, exposed brick, soaring loft ceilings.
Radio Factory Lofts: Historic radio factory building, 9-14 ft ceilings. Industrial character, oversized windows.
Jack Flats Mill is the standout. The four-story repurposed solid brick mill building features ceiling heights of 15 to 25 feet with exposed beams and brick. These are genuinely loft-scale spaces, not marketing language applied to standard apartments.
Classic units offer a more conventional layout with 9-to-10-foot ceilings and clean contemporary finishes. Select Classic units include private balconies or patios. Radio Factory Lofts split the difference, sitting inside the historic factory structure with oversized windows and industrial character at ceiling heights between 9 and 14 feet.
Jack Flats apartments include standard finishes across all three collections:
Studio: Starting at $2,550/mo (as of Q2 2026). Stone countertops, LVP flooring, in-unit W/D. Verify with leasing office.
1 Bedroom: Starting at $2,639/mo (as of Q2 2026). Gas range, stainless appliances. Multiple floor plan options.
2 Bedroom: Starting at $3,701/mo (as of Q2 2026). Walk-in closets, balcony in select units. Verify with leasing office.
3 Bedroom: Starting at $3,277/mo (as of Q2 2026). Larger layouts in Mill collection. Verify with leasing office.
These prices reflect publicly listed rates from Windsor Communities (as of Q2 2026). Actual pricing changes frequently; contact the leasing office at Windsor Radio Factory directly for current availability and rates. For a breakdown of what goes into total housing costs beyond base rent, see brightplace's guide to your true monthly cost as a renter.
One detail most competitors do not cover: Jack Flats includes an affordable housing component with below-market-rate units. Area Median Income, or AMI, is the federal benchmark used to set income eligibility thresholds for below-market-rate housing programs. In the greater Boston area, AMI for a one-person household is approximately $93,000 (as of Q2 2026). Households meeting AMI guidelines may qualify for reduced rents. Waitlist status for these units is currently unknown; contact the leasing office or Housing Navigator MA for current availability and income requirements.
The campus amenities include:
Jack Flats participates in Bilt Rewards, which allows residents to earn points on rent payments. Parking is available on the campus, though renters should confirm pricing and availability for their specific unit type with the leasing office.
Wyoming Hill Station is the MBTA commuter rail stop nearest to Jack Flats, serving the Haverhill/Newburyport Line with service to North Station in Boston in under 20 minutes on most weekday departures (as of Q2 2026).
Transit options from Jack Flats include:
For renters commuting toward Cambridge or Somerville employers, Assembly Row in Somerville is a short trip south and offers an Orange Line connection at Assembly Station. Commuter rail service frequency varies by time of day, so confirm specific departure schedules before relying on a particular train for a daily commute.
Downtown Melrose sits within walking distance of the property, with coffee shops, restaurants, and independent retail concentrated along Main Street. The Middlesex Fells Reservation encompasses over 1,700 acres of trails accessible from the property, making it a practical option for runners, hikers, and dog owners who want trail access without driving.
Assembly Row, the lifestyle center in Somerville, is a short drive or transit ride south and includes dining, retail, and entertainment options. Market Street Lifestyle Center in Lynnfield offers additional shopping within a 10-minute drive. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday errands are manageable without a car for most residents, though having one expands the radius considerably.
The Jack Flats campus sits on two historic industrial sites. The Boston Rubber Shoe Co. operated a factory here where Jack Purcell designed his signature Converse sole, giving the "Jack Flats" name its origin. The adjacent facility served as an early radio equipment engineering building, which is why the parent community carries the "Radio Factory" name.
The mill building that now houses Jack Flats Mill Apartments is the original industrial structure, repurposed into residential lofts while preserving its exposed brick walls and heavy timber beams. The conversion was completed in 2014.
Windsor Radio Factory, the parent campus containing Jack Flats, holds a 4.5-star rating from Google reviewers (as of Q2 2026). That rating reflects the full campus, not Jack Flats units alone. Prospective renters should request a tour of the specific collection they are considering and ask to speak with current residents for firsthand feedback.
Jack Flats offers studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments across three collections: Classic, Mill, and Radio Factory Lofts. Availability changes frequently. Contact the leasing office at Windsor Radio Factory or visit windsorradiofactory.com for current openings, floor plans, and move-in dates.
Studios start at approximately $2,550 per month, one-bedrooms at $2,639, and two-bedrooms at $3,701 (as of Q2 2026, per Windsor Communities). Below-market-rate units are also available through an affordable housing program. Pricing changes regularly, so verify current rates directly with the leasing office before applying.
Jack Flats is located at Stone Place and Washington Street, Melrose, MA 02176, within the Windsor Radio Factory campus. The complex spans 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Stone Place. Wyoming Hill commuter rail station and an MBTA bus stop are both within walking distance of the property entrance.
Jack Flats is one component of the Windsor Radio Factory apartment community, managed by Windsor Property Management Co. The Jack Flats name covers three distinct building collections on the Stone Place campus: Classic Apartments (new construction), Mill Apartments (repurposed brick mill), and Radio Factory Lofts (historic factory building).
1000 Stone Place is one of the four building addresses within the Jack Flats and Windsor Radio Factory apartment campus in Melrose, Massachusetts. The full complex spans 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Stone Place, Melrose, MA 02176. Each address corresponds to a different building within the campus.
Yes. Jack Flats is a pet-friendly community with two fenced dog parks and a dog wash station on the campus. Specific breed restrictions and weight limits may apply. Confirm current pet policies, deposits, and monthly pet rent with the Windsor Radio Factory leasing office before submitting an application. If you are new to the apartment renting process, brightplace's step-by-step guide to renting an apartment covers what to expect from application through move-in.
Yes. A portion of units at Jack Flats are designated below-market rate through an affordable housing program. Income eligibility is based on Area Median Income guidelines for the greater Boston metropolitan area. Contact the leasing office or Housing Navigator MA for current availability, income thresholds, and waitlist status.
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