The Cambridge Housing Authority recently acquired 16-28 Porter Street in Cambridge’s Wellington-Harrington neighborhood for a newly planned affordable housing development expected to include approximately 50 to 55 family-sized apartments. Located near public transit, parks, libraries, and local businesses, the future development will advance affordable family housing opportunities while integrating with the surrounding community through the City’s Affordable Housing Overlay process.
Whittemore Avenue
Location: Near Alewife Brook Pkwy and Route 2Neighborhood: North CambridgeDescription: Two-story building Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 2HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 77, 79, 350, 62, 62/76, 67, 76, 84, 351Train: Alewife
Willow Street Homes
Location: On Willow St., between Palermo and Lincoln Sts., across from the Harrington SchoolNeighborhood: East CambridgeDescription: Three-building complex of cast-concrete panels with wood clapboard siding. Two buildings are two-story townhouses with individual entrances; the third is a three-story walk-up with eight apartments. Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 15HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 85, 69, … Read More
Garfield Street
Location: Corner of Garfield St. and Massachusetts Ave.; between Harvard and Porter Sqs.Neighborhood: North CambridgeDescription: Three-story building. Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 8HP Parking: 1Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 77, 96, 83Train: Porter
Hancock Street
Location: Located right off of Massachusetts Ave., walking distance from Central Square Neighborhood: Mid Cambridge Description: This building is 4-stories tall with a wood frame, and contains 16 units. The assisted unit features two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and a bathroom. Individual basement storage rooms are available. Building/Site Features Elevator: None Resident Parking (total): 0 HP Parking: 0 Utilities … Read More
Amory Street
Location: Located near Inman Square between Broadway and Hampshire St.Neighborhood: Mid CambridgeDescription: The building contains 12 units, and consists of a wood exterior covered with shingles, and a brick and stone foundation. The common areas include the rear yard and two stairwells. Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 0HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 83, 91, … Read More
Columbus Avenue
Location: Near Alewife Brook Pkwy and Massachusetts Ave.Neighborhood: North CambridgeDescription: Three-story building. Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 2HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 77, 79, 350Train: Alewife
Fairmont Street
Location: At the intersection of Magazine and Fairmont Sts.Neighborhood: CambridgeportDescription: Two 4-story, cast-concrete-and-brick-veneer buildings containing townhouse apartments. Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 12HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 64, 47, 70, 70ATrain: Central
Concord Avenue
Location: Located on Concord Ave. between Parker St. and Craigie St., near Harvard SquareNeighborhood: West CambridgeDescription: The building is on a rectangular lot, and contains five residential units. There is off street parking for each unit, and the driveway provides ample parking for residents and their guests. Building/Site Features Elevator: NoneResident Parking (total): 1HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: NoneClosest Public Transit … Read More
Centre Street
Location: Off of Hancock St., one street up from Massachusetts Ave.Neighborhood: Mid CambridgeDescription: This condo is located in a historic colonial woodframe building with clapboard siding. Building/Site Features Elevator: YesResident Parking (total): 0HP Parking: 0Utilities Included: YesClosest Public Transit Stops: Bus Routes: 1, 68Train: Central