2055 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed
Verified for 2021 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 243 - 770 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a Section 202 property and includes rental assistance, it will tend to have a longer waiting list. Sometimes these waiting lists can be months or years long and may or may not be accepting new applicants. 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.
Close to Egleston Square and adjacent to Franklin Park on the Roxbury/Jamaica Plain line, Carleton House offers modern apartments in a newly renovated historic building featuring elevator service, central air-conditioning, laundry and trash compacting. All units are carpeted and pre-wired for cable. Carleton House is ideal for working people who utilize public transportation and enjoy the proximity to Franklin Park.
Carleton House provides 37 studio apartments, six one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. Many historic details of this turn-of-the-century building have been preserved in both the apartments and common areas to create a comfortable living environment that is unique among affordable buildings.
As a modern Section 202 property built after 1990, Spencer House only allows seniors aged 62 or older. Older “Legacy” 202 properties (pre-1990) do allow younger persons with disabilities. Modern 202 properties tend to be in better physical condition primarily due to age. Section 202 properties include a rent subsidy, so you will only pay 30% of your income toward rent. To qualify, you will need to earn 50% of the Area Median Income or less. These properties often include a resident services coordinator that arranges services like healthcare management, transportation, and social activities. If you are a senior or have a senior in your household, and need services to maintain independent living, this property may be good for you. Since this property participates in the HUD 202 program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.
~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | 243ft2 | Call for Price† |
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | 516ft2 | Call for Price† |
| 2 Bedroom (2/1) | 770ft2 | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year |
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year |
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year |
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $31,150 / year | $35,600 / year | $40,050 / year | $44,500 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $51,950 / year | $59,400 / year | $66,800 / year | $74,200 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $62,340 / year | $71,280 / year | $80,160 / year | $89,040 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $82,950 / year | $94,800 / year | $106,650 / year | $118,450 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Spencer House have a waiting list?
Spencer House 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 Spencer House?
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.
In addition to Spencer House, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Roxbury?
In addition to Spencer House, we list 32 other affordable properties in Roxbury. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2278 affordable units in Roxbury.
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