The Artemis at Arlington Heights, a 124-unit apartment community in Arlington, MA, has been named Small Community of the Year (Under 150 Units) at the Massachusetts Apartment Association (MAA) President’s & Achievement Awards – Communities of Excellence. The award highlights communities that stand out for their design, operations, and overall resident experience across the state.
Owned by Mirak Properties and developed by Spaulding & Slye Investments (“SSI”), The Artemis at Arlington Heights was completed in 2024. The project was designed by the architectural firm of Bargman Hendrie and Archetype, Inc. and built by Aberthaw Construction Company, Inc. The Artemis reflects a long-standing commitment to high-quality housing and thoughtful investment by the Town of Arlington. The Mirak family had owned and preserved the site for over 50 years and strove to honor the history and integrity of the existing mill buildings. The property includes three residential buildings and a standalone amenity building, combining new construction with the adaptive reuse of historic mill structures. One of the residential buildings, formerly the Theodore Schwamb Co., has been fully restored and now features original brick, exposed wood beams, and other preserved details that honor the site’s history.
Residents at The Artemis at Arlington Heights enjoy a full range of amenities, including a fitness center, clubroom, rooftop deck, two-level covered parking garage, conference room, and bike room. The Artemis is part of a larger renovated mill building site, also developed by the Mirak family, which includes a coworking space, Workbar, and The Arlington Brewing Company’s future home later this year. The community offers direct access to the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway—a 10-mile trail from Cambridge to Bedford—and a convenient location along Massachusetts Avenue with easy access to Cambridge, Boston, and multiple public transit options. Mill Brook runs directly through the property, adding a unique natural element to an otherwise urban setting.
This recognition reflects the vision and effort of everyone involved in the project. From Mirak Properties and Spaulding & Slye Investments to the management team led by The Dolben Company, Inc., each partner played an important role in bringing The Artemis at Arlington Heights to fruition and establishing it as a standout community in the Massachusetts market.
The Artemis at Arlington Heights represents the core values of the Communities of Excellence Awards: quality housing, thoughtful and context-sensitive design, positive community impact, and strong, resident-focused management.
For more information about The Artemis at Arlington Heights, please visit www.theartemisarlington.com.
About The Dolben Company
With offices in Massachusetts and Maryland and more than 16,000 residential units throughout New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest Florida regions, The Dolben Company, Inc. is built on a deep heritage of performance and stewardship. Since 1929, five generations of the Dolben family have upheld a proud tradition of unparalleled success and profitability, fulfilling the property and investment needs for a wide array of businesses, financial institutions, organizations, and private investors. For more information on The Dolben Company, visit www.dolben.com.
About Mirak Properties
Mirak Properties is a fourth-generation family business owning, developing and managing commercial and residential properties in the Greater Boston area. Founded in the late 1920’s by John Mirak, an orphan of the Armenian Genocide, the company owns and manages approximately 300 residential units and 100,000 s.f. of commercial property with a focus in Arlington. Members of the Mirak family have served on many municipal committees and non-profit boards. The family is also deeply committed to philanthropy focusing primarily on Armenian causes (including operating The Armenian Cultural Foundation) and the Town of Arlington.
About Spaulding & Slye Investments
SSI is a specialized real estate investment firm with 55+ years of experience managing investments for institutional and private partners. The firm delivers superior risk-adjusted returns through strategic acquisitions, development, and asset management. SSI currently manages 4.4 million square feet of U.S. properties valued at $1.3 billion.