A new mixed-income rental development in Jamaica Plain has officially opened its doors to residents.
Boston city officials, including Housing Chief Sheila Dillon, members of the Jamaica Plain Development Corp. (JPNDC), The Community Buildings Inc., the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and MassHousing, joined local elected officials and residents for the grand opening of 250 Centre St.
The transit-oriented development has 110 apartments, 76 of which are income-restricted, as well as 34 unrestricted market rate rental units.
It’s located close to shopping centers, as well as cultural and outdoor amenities. It’s also near the MBTA Orange Line stations, MBTA bus stops and the Southwest Corridor bike path.
Created by The Community Builders and JPNDC, the development adds 100 new homes to the city’s housing. It includes a mix of seven studio units, 69 one-bedroom units, 30 two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom units. Each unit has a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.
Other resident amenities include an elevator, central air conditioning, a first-floor community area, a 24-hour fitness facility and a courtyard with green space and a grilling area.
The 100 units include 34 affordable apartments to households earning up to 120% of the Area Median Income, 20 designated for households earning up to 100% AMI, 41 accessible to those earning up to 60% and 15 will be affordable housing for those earning less than 30%.
“We’re thrilled to bring housing that working families can afford to Boston’s Jackson Square,” said Andy Waxman, TCB New England vice president of development. “Our development team is proud to open the doors at 250 Centre. This mixed-income, mixed-use development is contributing to Jackson Square’s ongoing revitalization with thoughtful design and numerous amenities that serve individuals and families looking to stay in Boston.
Financing for the development was provided to TCB under the federal and state low income housing tax credit, as well as several other key financial participants from across the city, according to the mayor’s office.
“The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is proud to have worked with The Community Builders, the city of Boston and MassHousing on this latest development in the Jackson Square Action Plan,” said Ed Augustus, secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. “Where once the Southwest Expressway threatened to destroy neighborhoods and divide a city, a thriving community now exists. As we battle a housing crisis fueled by limited supply, the 110 new apartments we celebrate here today at 250 Centre are a victory as we continue the work to beat back rising housing costs. And the 76 affordable income-restricted units ensure that this remains a community affordable to all. Every door opened to a person or family here is a door opened to opportunity.”