BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing Applications Family Development Descriptions
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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 MAP DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR ID # ACCESSIBLE BEDROOMS UNITS 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 MAP DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR ID # ACCESSIBLE BEDROOMS UNITS 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) * F= Federal Development S= State Development M= Modified= Only Bathroom is Adapted ** 0= Studio MAP DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR ID # ACCESSIBLE BEDROOMS UNITS 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 MAP DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR ID # ACCESSIBLE BEDROOMS UNITS 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 MAP DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR ID # ACCESSIBLE BEDROOMS UNITS 33 LENOX ST.