Hot Property: 100 Chestnut

The first new life sciences building in Somerville’s Brickbottom neighborhood is poised to get underway after receiving received $192.5 million in financing.

Luxury Tower Is Test of Lynn Housing Market

Procopio Cos.’ 10-story, 259-unit market-rate project under construction in downtown Lynn is aimed partly at workers in new developments near Boston’s North Station. The 17-minute train ride to Boston and friendly zoning in downtown Lynn make some bullish on the city’s prospects.