10 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2021 by Lorena Bentley, Joshua Cappell| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that may have rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Originally built in 1909, the renovated R.H. Stearns department store is a cornerstone of downtown Boston’s former shopping district. The building, with high, intricately designed ceilings, and sturdy Roman-style columns, was developed in the beaux art style of architecture, which was very common in the early 1900s. It was added to Massachusetts’ Registry of Historic places in 1980.
Today, the 11 floor Stearns building houses 140 units for senior and disabled residents and is a smoke free building with 2 restaurants, a Nail Salon and a Hearing Aid Store.
Overlooking Boston Common, the start of the famed Freedom Trail, and one of the oldest public parks in the country, residents are within walking distance to many attractions city living has to offer, including theaters, historic sites, shops, restaurants and hospitals, all easily and conveniently accessible by Boston’s public transportation system.
Spacious studios and one bedroom apartments contain all standard appliances, wall to wall carpeting, emergency medical pull stations, and a tenant controlled, central air conditioning and heating system.
The onsite management office offers onsite Resident Service Coordinator, security guard, intercom system, and 24 hour emergency maintenance for your safety.
The New England Affordable Housing Management Association has recognized The Stearns as a Community of Quality. A Community of Quality is certified as having achieved a high standard of excellence in the way they are managed, the services they provide residents, the experience and training of personnel, and other criteria.
The Stearns is a smoke-free community.
Studio and One Bedroom Apartments Include:
Building Amenities Include:
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. This property does participate in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program and your rent would be subsidized and based on your income. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since The Stearns has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, since this property has a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher can not be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a longer waiting list.
~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| One Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year | $48,100 / year | $51,650 / year | $55,200 / year | $58,750 / year |
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year | $48,100 / year | $51,650 / year | $55,200 / year | $58,750 / year |
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year | $48,100 / year | $51,650 / year | $55,200 / year | $58,750 / year |
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year | $48,100 / year | $51,650 / year | $55,200 / year | $58,750 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year | $80,150 / year | $86,100 / year | $92,050 / year | $97,950 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year | $96,180 / year | $103,320 / year | $110,460 / year | $117,540 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year | $96,180 / year | $103,320 / year | $110,460 / year | $117,540 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year | $96,180 / year | $103,320 / year | $110,460 / year | $117,540 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year | $96,180 / year | $103,320 / year | $110,460 / year | $117,540 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year | $127,950 / year | $137,450 / year | $146,900 / year | $156,400 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year | $127,950 / year | $137,450 / year | $146,900 / year | $156,400 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year | $127,950 / year | $137,450 / year | $146,900 / year | $156,400 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year | $127,950 / year | $137,450 / year | $146,900 / year | $156,400 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does The Stearns have a waiting list?
The Stearns probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at The Stearns?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
What property management company manges The Stearns?
The Stearns is managed by Schochet Companies headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to The Stearns, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Boston?
In addition to The Stearns, we list 420 other affordable properties in Boston. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 26258 affordable units in Boston.
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