BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing Applications Family Development Descriptions
For Your Information: In order to qualify for the Family housing program the head of household must be eighteen (18) years of age or older or be an emancipated minor. In order to qualify for a Federal Development at least one household member must have eligible immigration status.
Note: For complete descriptions of each development and additional information on the application process please visit the BHA online at www.bostonhousing.org
* F= Federal Development S= State Development M= Modified= Only Bathroom is Adapted ** 0= Studio
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1 ALICE H. TAYLOR (F) 260 Ruggles Street, Roxbury YES 1,2,3,4 & 5 YES Alice Taylor combines townhouses, garden-style, and high-rise apartments to create a unique living environment for its families. Alice Taylor is conveniently located in the Mission Hill section of Roxbury, in close proximity to Wentworth Institute, Museum of Fine Arts, Northeastern University, Boston Police headquarters and the Southwest Corridor Park. The Prudential Center and Copley Square are within walking distance. (This site consist of: 106 - One bedrooms; 122 – Two bedrooms; 88 – Three bedrooms; 41 – Four bedrooms; 3- Five bedrooms)
4 ARCHDALE (S) 120 Brookway Road, Roslindale YES 1,2,3,4,5& 6 NO Archdale is conveniently located near two grocery stores, a laundromat, restaurants, banking services, a library, and a post office. Boston Community Centers operates a full-service community center located adjacent to the development. In addition, nearby services include the Social Security Office, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and the Roslindale Health Clinic, all located in Roslindale Village. (This site consist of: 23 - One bedrooms; 144 – Two bedrooms; 101 – Three bedrooms; 11 – Four bedrooms; 2 – Five bedrooms; 1 – Six bedrooms)
42 Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony (F) 265 East Ninth Street, South Boston YES 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 NO Old Colony is located in South Boston by the sea. There are a variety of shops and services close by and it is a short walk to Castle Island, Carson Beach and Moakley Park, popular walking, fishing, and picnicking areas. The L Street Curley Gym and Bathhouse is also within walking distance. South Bay Shopping Mall, home to Super Stop & Shop, Old Navy and Home Depot, is easily accessible by a free shuttle from Andrew Station. A local Boys and Girls Club and South Boston Neighborhood House help provide parental support and activity groups for children and teens. (This site consist of: 263 – One bedrooms; 331 - Two bedrooms; 168 – Three bedrooms; 70 – Four bedrooms; 1 – Five bedrooms; 6 – Six bedrooms)
* F= Federal Development S= State Development M= Modified= Only Bathroom is Adapted ** 0= Studio
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9 MILDRED C. HAILEY APTS. (BROMLEY PARK) (F) 44 Lamartine St. Ext., Jamaica Plain YES 1,2,3,4 & 5 YES Bromley Park is part of a unique living environment for BHA family, elderly and disabled residents alike and is conveniently located in the Jackson Square/Hyde Square neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. Adjacent properties include the Martha Elliott Health Center, a Super Stop & Shop, a small shopping center, the Jackson Square MBTA station, and the Hyde Square Centre Street business district. The Hennigan Community School, including gym and pool facilities, is less than three blocks from Bromley Park. (This site consist of: 99 - One bedrooms; 233 – Two bedrooms; 163 – Three bedrooms; 37 – Four bedrooms; 14 – Five bedrooms)
10 CAMDEN (S) 136 Lenox Street, Roxbury YES 1,2 & 3 NO Camden Street is a small family development located within the Lenox/Camden complex in the South End. Lenox/Camden is located in Lower Roxbury, near many shops and restaurants. The newly renovated Jim Rice Baseball Park is nearby. Not far away are Madison Park High School, Roxbury Community College and South Bay Center shopping mall. Health care is available at the South End Community Health Center. (This site consist of: 36 - One bedrooms; 17 – Two bedrooms; 17 – Three bedrooms)
11 CATHEDRAL/RUTH BARKLEY (F) 1472 Washington Street, South End YES 1,2,3 & 4 YES Cathedral is conveniently located in Boston’s historic South End. It is just two miles from downtown Boston. A number of stores and businesses are located nearby, including a supermarket, laundromat, fish market and a pizza and sub shop. The Blackstone Elementary and Community School is located across the street and there is a Boy's and Girl's Club adjacent to the site. A new Area D Police Station is across the street on Harrison Avenue and a city park joins the development on the Washington Street side. (This site consist of: 92 - One bedrooms; 178 – Two bedrooms; 108 – Three bedrooms; 35 – Four bedrooms)
12 CHARLESTOWN (F) 55 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown YES 1,2,3,4 & 5 NO The site is the largest development owned by the BHA and is located in historic Charlestown, near the waterfront. Apartments are located in Charlestown near Charlestown High School and Kent Middle School, as well as a supermarket, a church, a post office, the Charlestown Navy Yard, and other small shops. The Kennedy Center, located nearby, provides early childhood education, a community resource center, adult education and job-readiness programs, services for senior citizens and more. The Charlestown Boys and Girls Club provide recreational and educational programs for children aged 6 through 18. (This site consist of: 347 - One bedrooms; 426 – Two bedrooms; 253 – Three bedrooms; 66 – Four bedrooms; 3 – Five bedrooms)
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14 COMMONWEALTH (F) 1 Fidelis Way, Brighton YES 1,2,3,4 & 5 YES Although the development is primarily family, 116 apartments are set-aside specifically for elderly & disabled residents. Many apartments have a view of the city skyline. It is located in an active business district with many stores and services, and is located within walking distance to a supermarket and bank. (This site consist of: 36 - One bedrooms; 109 – Two bedrooms; 93 – Three bedrooms; 34 – Four bedrooms; 5 – Five bedrooms)
CONDOS (SCATTERED SITES) (S) Located throughout the city of Boston YES 1, 2, 3 & 4 NO
Many Condo units have front and back yards and separate entrances. They are conveniently located near public transportation. (These combined sites consist of 4 - One bedroom; 65 - Two bedroom; 63 - Three bedrooms; 7 - Seven bedrooms)
17 FAIRMOUNT (S) 43 Bow Street, Hyde Park NO 2 & 3 NO Fairmount is located in a predominantly residential area of Hyde Park near the Milton line. Faulkner and Carney Hospitals are located within two miles of the site. Also nearby is Cleary Square, home to a supermarket, post office, childcare center, banking service and a variety of other merchants. Cleary Square also offers a YMCA, newly expanded branch Library, and a Boston Community Center. (This site consist of: 112 – Two bedrooms; 87 – Three bedrooms)
18 FANEUIL (S) 266 North Beacon Street, Brighton NO 2,3 & 5 NO Faneuil is conveniently located between North Beacon Street and Faneuil Street in Brighton, across from McKinney Park. Many businesses and services are located within walking distance. Health care is available nearby at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the Franciscan Children’s Center. This site consist of: 131 - Two bedrooms; 119 - Three bedrooms; 6 - Five bedrooms)
* F= Federal Development S= State Development M= Modified= Only Bathroom is Adapted ** 0= Studio
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20 FRANKLIN FIELD (F) (S) 100 Ames Street, Dorchester YES 1,2,3,4 & 5 NO Franklin Field is a welcoming community consisting of an elderly and a family development. The site has state and federal components. The complex is beautifully landscaped and has many benches for residents to enjoy the plants and trees. The site features flowering apple trees. This site consist of: 46 - One bedrooms; 122 - Two bedrooms; 115 - Three bedrooms; 48 - Four bedrooms; 14 - Five bedrooms )
23 GALLIVAN BLVD (S) 115 Standard Street, Mattapan NO 2,3 & 4 NO The development is constructed on the site of a former apple orchard with a spring that still runs under the property. Apple trees continue to sprinkle the development, blooming in the spring and producing fruit in the fall. In the immediate area are a Star Market, Brighams, Osco Drug Store, and local bank. Mattapan Square is approximately one mile away, where a number of stores and the Mattapan subway station are located. The Lower Mills business district is located about a mile away in another direction, as is the Neponset area. (This site consist of: 123 - Two bedrooms; 113 - Three bedrooms; 12 - Four bedrooms)
28 MILDRED C. HAILEY APTS. (HEATH ST) (F) 44 Lamartine Street Ext., Jamaica Plain YES 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 NO Heath Street is located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, near Jackson Square and Hyde Square. Adjacent properties include the Martha Elliott Health Center, a Super Stop & Shop, a small shopping center, the Jackson Square MBTA station, and the Hyde Square Centre Street business district. (This site consist of: 32 – One bedrooms; 85 - Two bedrooms; 95 – Three bedrooms; 30 – Four bedrooms; 9 – Five bedrooms; 1 – Six bedrooms)
30 HIGHLAND PARK (F) 50-68 Highland Street, Roxbury NO 2 & 3 NO The development is a small, welcoming community located in the historic Highland Park section of Roxbury. There are several churches, elementary schools, and high schools located nearby. Roxbury Community College and the Reggie Lewis Track and Field Center are in the area as well. (This site consist of: 22 - Two bedrooms; 4 – Three bedrooms)
* F= Federal Development S= State Development M= Modified= Only Bathroom is Adapted ** 0= Studio
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33 LENOX ST. (F) 136 Lenox Street, South End NO 1,2 & 3 NO Lenox/Camden is located in the South End, near many shops and restaurants. The newly renovated Jim Rice Baseball Park and once famous jazz club, Estella’s are nearby. Not far away are Madison Park High School, Roxbury Community College and the South Bay shopping center. Health care is available at the South End Community Health Center. (This site consist of: 123 – One bedrooms; 119 - Two bedrooms; 42 – Three bedrooms)
37 MARY ELLEN McCORMACK (F) 10 Kemp Street, South Boston YES 1,2 & 3 NO Mary Ellen McCormack is located in South Boston near many businesses and services. Near the complex are a Stop & Shop and Star Market. A variety of attractions are in the area as well, including the John F. Kennedy Library at Columbia Point, Castle Island, Carson Beach, Curley Recreation Center, and Mary Ellen McCormack Youth Center. Moakley Park, a large city recreational facility with ballfields, a playground and a basketball court is located across the street - walk through the park and you are at the beach. (This site consist of: 413 – One bedrooms; 446 - Two bedrooms; 156 – Three bedrooms)
44 ORIENT HEIGHTS (S) 220 Waldemar Avenue, East Boston YES 1,2,3,4 & 5 NO Orient Heights is located in East Boston. The complex is convenient to Logan Airport. A short ride away is Central Square where there are a supermarket, pharmacy, banks, schools, churches and restaurants. Health care is available at the nearby Winthrop Health Center. (This site consist of: 44 – One bedrooms; 139 - Two bedrooms; 109 – Three bedrooms; 28 – Four bedrooms; 10 – Five bedrooms)
51 RUTLAND/E. SPRINGFIELD (F) 94 West Newton Street, South End NO 1,2,3 & 4 NO
The apartments are located in attractive brownstone buildings in the South End’s Historical District. Rutland/E. Springfield has a total of 13 apartments in 4 buildings and is located near many businesses and services including a pharmacy, public library, several elementary schools and churches and a number of ethnically diverse restaurants. (This site consist of: 2 – One bedrooms; 5 - Two bedrooms; 5 – Three bedrooms; 1 – Four bedrooms)
* F= Federal Development S= State Development M= Modified= Only Bathroom is Adapted ** 0= Studio
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52 SOUTH STREET (S) 125 South Street, Jamaica Plain NO 1,2,3 & 4 NO South Street is located in Jamaica Plain, with many shops and restaurants within walking distance. These include a laundromat, an electronics store, a dollar store, a men’s clothing store, a supermarket, banking services, postal services, a drug store, and a Salvation Army. There are many churches in the area as well. The Agassiz Elementary School and Mary Curley Middle School are nearby. (This site consist of: 18 – One bedrooms; 65 - Two bedrooms; 41 – Three bedrooms; 6 – Four bedrooms)
60 WEST BROADWAY (S) 81 Orton Marotta Way, South Boston YES 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 NO Many units in the complex have front and back yards and separate entrances. West Broadway is conveniently located near the South Boston Commercial District that offers a variety of stores, restaurants and services. The Condon School is also a community center that offers adult education such as ESL and GED programs, youth activities and access to an indoor swimming pool. The South Boston neighborhood also offers residents easy access to Castle Island and Carson Beach, popular walking, fishing and picnicking areas. ( This site consist of: 101 -One bedrooms; 135 - Two bedrooms; 167 - Three bedrooms; 57 – Four bedrooms; 14 - Five bedrooms; 8 - Six bedrooms)
62 WEST NEWTON ST. (F) 94 West Newton Street, South End NO 0,1,2,3, 4 & 5 NO Many businesses and services are located within walking distance and include ethnic restaurants, markets, pharmacies and more. Several elementary schools are located in the neighborhood and several churches are a few minutes walk away. Health care is available nearby at the South End Community Health Center and at the nearby Boston Medical Center. (This site consist of: 43 – Studio; 56 – One bedrooms; 16 - Two bedrooms; 7 – Three bedrooms; 11 – Four bedrooms; 1 – Five bedrooms)
64 WHITTIER STREET (F) 1158 Tremont Street, Roxbury M 1,2,3 & 4 YES
Whittier is located in Lower Roxbury near the South End, near a pharmacy and church. Many other businesses, including a Super Stop & Shop, can be accessed at nearby Jackson Square. In addition, the recently built Boston Police Headquarters is across the street and the Reggie Lewis Track and Field Center is nearby. Health care is available nearby at the Whittier Street Health Center. (This site consist of: 12 - One bedrooms; 120 - Two bedrooms; 55 - Three bedrooms; 12 -Four bedrooms)
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