221-227 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Ric Gresia, Joshua Cappell| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
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Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. 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.
The setting for the 216 affordable apartments at Mattapan Heights is lovely, fronted by a grand lawn and the magnificent Foley building and reachable by a winding driveway along the pleasant expanse of the 52-acre site.
The Foley Senior Residences was the first phase of the redevelopment of the former Boston Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital, much of which had been abandoned for 20 years and most of which was deteriorating. (See separate entry for The Foley.) Over the past ten years Trinity Financial has rehabilitated and added new construction in phases, with 5A the most recent.
Mattapan Heights II, III and 5A have 76 one-bedroom apartments, 136 two-bedroom apartments and 4 three-bedroom apartments, for a total of 216. Residents have the convenience of an on-site laundry, and some residents on the first floor have their own in-unit washer/dryer. Pets are not allowed. Smoking is allowed in apartments but not in the common areas.
There is also an Adult Day Health Program Building (Mattapan Heights IV).
Mattapan Heights 5A has been Energy Star Certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Mattapan Heights is close to busy, revitalized areas of Dorchester and Milton, where residents can take advantage of shopping, dining, recreation and exercise opportunities. An MBTA bus stops on the main street outside for easy transport to the Ashmont MBTA station and beyond.
Residents come together annually for a summer party. In 2013 they hosted a Summer Block Party to celebrate the completion of Mattapan Heights 5A and the 10th anniversary of The Foley Senior Residences. In 2017, local artists groups joined the residents for a very special Unity Day and summer party.
The redevelopment has received the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award, the Charles L. Edson Affordable Housing Tax Credit Excellence Award, the Boston Preservation Alliance Significant Rehabilitation/Restoration Award.
Because Mattapan Heights participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Mattapan Heights have a waiting list?
Mattapan Heights probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Mattapan Heights?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Mattapan Heights?
Mattapan Heights is managed by Trinity Management headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to Mattapan Heights, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Mattapan?
In addition to Mattapan Heights, we list 3 other affordable properties in Mattapan. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 88 affordable units in Mattapan.
When was the Mattapan Heights listing last updated?
Mattapan Heights listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Ric Gresia. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
6 Kenilworth St, Mattapan, Massachusetts 02119
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