The Folio Boston is a 2006 construction 14-story, 96-unit luxury condominium building located in Boston's Financial District, steps to the Rose Kennedy Greenway and Waterfront. The building combines historic brick architecture and with a new granite addition. Units range in size from studios to three-bedrooms, from 452 to 4342 sq. feet. Finishes include hardwood floors, top-of-the-line kitchens and baths, central air and in-unit laundry. Many units feature private terraces and upper units also offer residences with expansive views of Boston Harbor and Custom House tower. There is a 24/7 concierge, valet garage parking with many of the units, and hotel services from The Hilton hotel located across the street. The ground level features an on-site restaurant and bar.

The Financial District is home to corporate headquarters and the financial industry, including such structures as Post Office Square, South Station, the Exchange Place and International Place complexes, and the landmark Custom House Tower. City Hall and Government Center border the Financial District. The historic Freedom Trail links the Financial District with sixteen of the city's most historic sites from the past two and a half centuries. The Financial District buildings range from skyscrapers to quaint brick buildings erected in the 18th and 19th centuries. Also in the area are nearby South Station, Seaport District, and Faneuil Hall and Haymarket, both of which offer many stores, restaurant, fresh fruit and vegetable markets and many entertainment options.