CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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We consent to the inclusion of our report dated October 3, 1997, with respect to
the combined statement of revenue over certain operating expenses of the
Citibank Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 1996, which report appears in
the Form 8-K of Berkshire Realty Company, Inc. dated October 14, 1997.


                                                       /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Houston, Texas
October 3, 1997