The Boston Redevelopment Authority on Tuesday announced a lottery for 37 affordable apartments in Olmsted Place, a luxury complex overlooking Leverett Pond and Olmsted Park.
The development has been a center of controversy, including a lawsuit by the JP Neighborhood Council that led to the developer creating a $150,000 mitigation fund. That money will be split between two JP non-profits, with most of it going to City Life/Vida Urbana to aid in tenant organizing.
The market-rate units at Olmsted Place begin at $2,600 a month, according to the development's website.
Below is the announcement from the BRA, including important details on income limits and how to apply.
Olmsted Place
161 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain MA
Affordable Housing Lottery
37 New Affordable Apartments For Rent
|
# of Units |
Type |
Approx. Sizes (sq ft) |
Rent* (and number of units) |
Income Limit for each unit |
|
4 |
Studio |
526 to 564 |
$915 (1), $1,068 (2), $1,221 (1) |
60% (1), 70% (2), 80% (1) |
|
23 |
1BR |
655 to 796 |
$1,068 (3), $1,246 (13), $1,424 (3), $1,602 (3), $1,781 (1) |
60% (3), 70% (13), 80% (3), 90% (3), 80% to 100% (1) |
|
9 |
2BR |
916 to 1,042 |
$1,221 (1), $1,424 (5), $1,628 (1), $1,831 (2) |
60% (1), 70% (5), 80% (1), 90% (2) |
|
1 |
3BR |
1,323 |
$1,602 |
70% |
*Rent is subject to change when the BRA publishes the annual rents.
The Maximum Income Limits for Households for the 60% AMI units are as follows:
1 Person - $41,350; 2 Person - $47,300; 3 Person - $53,200; 4 Person - $59,100
The Maximum Income Limits for Households for the 70% AMI units are as follows:
1 Person $48,250; 2 Person $55,150; 3 Person $62,050; 4 Person $68,950; 5 person $74,450; 6 person $80,000
The Maximum Income Limits for Households for the 80% AMI units are as follows:
1 Person - $55,150; 2 Person - $63,050; 3 Person - $70,900; 4 Person - $78,800
The Maximum Income Limits for Households for the 90% AMI units are as follows:
1 Person - $62,050; 2 Person - $70,900; 3 Person - $79,800; 4 Person - $88,650
The Maximum Income Limits for Households for the 100% AMI 1BR unit are as follows:
1 Person - $68,950; 2 Person - $78,800
*Income Limits subject to change when the BRA publishes the annual Income Limits
From July 14th to July 24th applications can be requested by phone (617.782.6900) or email (seb.housing@gmail.com). Applications may also be picked up at the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library (12 Sedgwick Street, Jamaica Plain) Tuesday July 14rd (1 pm to 6 pm) and Thursday July 16th (4 pm to 8 pm) and Saturday July 18th (10 AM to 2 PM)
Completed Applications can be dropped off to SEB Offices between 10 AM to 4 PM on August 3rd and August 4th.
The deadline for application drop off at the SEB Office is 4 pm on August 4th, 2015.
Completed applications can also be mailed to the SEB Office but must be postmarked by August 4th, 2015.
The SEB Office is on 165 Chestnut Hill Ave #2, Brighton, MA 02135.
Selection by lottery.
Asset, Use & Occupancy Restrictions apply.
Minimum income limits apply.
Disabled households have preference for 5 accessible and 2 hearing-impaired units.
Preference for Boston Residents.
Preference for Households with at least one person per bedroom.
Olmsted Place is a smoke free community
For more information or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.782.6900