Mayor Tom Menino joined Kensington Investment Company and Chinatown representatives earlier this week for The Kensington opening at 665 Washington St. near the Financial District, Downtown Crossing, and Chinatown.

The $170 million Kensington project is equipped with 381 units of green rental housing, the Boston Redevelopment Authority notes, “to satisfy the living needs of the 21st century city residents.”

Units in the 27-story tower range from $2,920-$8,050 for singles. And two-bedroom-apartments will go from $4,715-$10,645.

The Kensington’s amenities include: a dining and entertainment area, communal kitchen, outdoor pool area, solarium, public computer access, a dog wash, and a 3,600 square foot fitness center, all of which are structured for community-building.

“The Kensington represents the future of urban living not only in Boston but throughout the country,” Menino said. “The Kensington will also attract young professionals who will strengthen Downtown Crossing with a whole new level of vibrancy.”

Crews broke ground on the Kensington in Oct. 2011, after Boston-based real estate development firm Kensington Investment Co. partnered with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and National Development. The project was designed by The Architectural Team. Suffolk Construction was the development’s contractor.

The $170 million project is included in more than $1.1 billion invested in Boston’s Downtown. Currently, more than 1,400 additional housing units are under construction in this area alone.

Next week, Millennium Place — just 500 feet-away from The Kensington on Washington St. — will open its doors. The $220 million, 15-story residential tower, will offer two and three-bedroom luxury units.

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