Renovations began at The Rose on Sixth Street, an adaptive reuse project at the former Sacred Heart church rectory and school in East Cambridge.

Developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) plans to convert the property into 46 affordable apartments, including one-, two- and three-bedroom units. These homes will be reserved for households making a range of incomes below 80% of area median income.

POAH plans to maintain the property’s architectural integrity and restore its historical exterior facades.

“POAH looks forward to transforming this historic property into well-designed, high quality and attractive apartments that will offer critical housing opportunities to residents who would otherwise not be able to afford to live in the city of Cambridge,” said POAH President/CEO Aaron Gornstein in a press release. “We are grateful for the support and collaboration of our partners, all of whom are making this exciting project possible.”

Construction on The Rose on Sixth Street is set for completion by winter 2027.