197 Green Street
197 Green Street is a mixed use development consisting of 4 income-restricted units available to BPDA certified artists only. The proposed site is in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, situated between Egleston Square to the North, the Arnold Arboretum to the South Franklin Park to the East and the Southwest Corridor Park to the West; all of which are located within a ¾ mile radius of the proposed project. The current neighborhood is primarily multi and single family residential developments with retail and commercial buildings along Green Street and Washington Street to the East.
**Applicants MUST be BPDA-Certified Artists or be in the process of receiving certification in order to apply and be considered for an affordable unit.**
FEATURES
Elevator
Off-Street Parking (additional fees apply for FCFS spaces)
Bike Storage
Package Room
Butterfly MX Intercom System
NEIGHBORHOOD
197 Green Street is located near the many dining and shopping destinations that Jamaica Plain has to offer. It is less than 500 feet from Ruggerio's market, 1.2 miles from Franklin Park Zoo and 1.6 miles from the Arnold Arboretum. 197 Green Street is also located within 1/4 mile radius from Green Street Station (Orange Line)/intersection of Washington & Green Street (Bus 42). Located within 1/2 mile radius of intersection of Green Street and Centre Street (Bus 39 & 41).
Hospitals/Healthcare: Ethos (South West. 1/4 mile radius); Casa Nueva Vida (East, 1/4 mile radius); Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center (South East, 1/4 mile radius)
Educational Facilities: The English High School (South, 1/4 mile radius); Forest Hills Montessori School (South, 1/2 mile radius); Margarita Munis Academy (South West, 1/2 Mile Radius); Meridian Academy (North, 1/2 mile radius); Rafael Hernandez School (North East, ½ mile radius)
Elderly/Disabled Housing: Farnsworth House (South West, 3/4 mile radius)
Government Buildings: Boston Police District E-13 (East, 1/4 mile radius) Library: Boston Public Library - Jamaica Plain Branch (West, 3/4 mile radius)
Community Center: Jamaica Plain YMCA (North East, 1/2 mile radius); Jamaica Plain Community Center (South West, 1/2 mile radius)
Recreational Facility: Franklin Park Playstead (West, 1/2 mile radius); Johnson Park (West, 1/2 mile radius); Spagnoli-Nihil Athletic Complex (South, 1/2 mile radius)
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS
Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for 197 Green Street are processed on a first come, first served basis, as apartments become available.
If there is no current availability, applications are added to the waiting list and initially reviewed upon receipt to ensure completion and proper documentation only. Applications will then be reviewed for eligibility when they are reached on the waiting list.
Applicants will be emailed upon receipt of their application and upon each application review. Please check your email regularly.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY / AVAILABILITY & ELIGIBILITY
197 Green Street is a mixed-income community offering BPDA affordable apartment rentals. Eligibility and income restrictions apply. Find current availability and income limits in the table below.
Minimum income limits apply unless the household receives mobile housing assistance (including, but not limited to: VASH, Section 8 and MRVP).
(Minimum incomes do not apply to households receiving housing assistance such as Section 8, MRVP, or VASH).
- Program: Boston and Planning Development Agency (BPDA)
- Artist Restriction: All apartments are restricted to applicants who are Certified Artists through the City of Boston. To learn more about obtaining the certification, please click here.
- Number of Income-Restricted Apartments: 4
- Apartment Sizes: 1-Bedroom
- Income-Restricted, ADA Accessible Apartments: 0
- Maximum Income Limits: 40% AMI, 60%, 70% AMI (Area Median Income)
- Asset Limit: $75,000
Asset Limit does not include retirement but does include the assessed value of real estate owned by applicants.
Current Rental Availability
Boston Inclusionary Housing Income Limits for 2025
| Household Size | 70% AMI | 80% AMI | 90% AMI | 100% AMI | 110% AMI | 120% AMI | 150% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $81,060 | $92,640 | $104,220 | $115,800 | $127,380 | $138,960 | $173,700 |
| 2 Person | $92,680 | $105,920 | $119,160 | $132,400 | $145,640 | $158,880 | $198,600 |
| 3 Person | $104,230 | $119,120 | $134,010 | $148,900 | $163,790 | $178,680 | $223,350 |
| 4 Person | $115,780 | $132,320 | $148,860 | $165,400 | $181,940 | $198,480 | $248,100 |
| 5 Person | $125,090 | $142,960 | $160,830 | $178,700 | $196,570 | $214,440 | $268,050 |
| 6 Person | $134,330 | $153,520 | $172,710 | $191,900 | $211,090 | $230,280 | $287,850 |
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INCOME & ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS / FAQ
How is my income calculated?
The household income is calculated based on the gross income of the household. Commissions, bonuses and other regular payments are included and considered part of the gross annual income.
I didn’t file taxes last year. What do I need to provide?
Individuals or households who did not file taxes must provide a verification of non-filing from the IRS in lieu of a tax return. To obtain the verification of non-filing, applicants should fill out a 4506-T form and file it by mail or hand-deliver it to an IRS office. The IRS will mail back a letter of verification which must be provided with the income materials given to the marketing agent. See the IRS website to download a 4506-T form.
I received a pay raise between the time I picked up an application and the time I was income certified and now I am over the income limit. What do I do?
Income is calculated at the time the applicant submits an application to the lottery agent, not during the application process or at the time of the lottery. Eligibility must be maintained from the time of the application pick up until after income certification verification. Unfortunately, if an applicant’s income is over the income limit, the applicant will not be eligible for the particular unit for which they applied.
I have children in school/college, how does this affect my application?
Income from children in school/college under the age of 18 is not considered towards the income of the household.
Are student loans considered income?
Student loans are not considered income and may not be used to income qualify.
I am separated from my spouse, does this affect my application?
Legally married couples shall both be considered part of the household, even if separated. Applicants with additional questions regarding this policy must speak with the marketing agent/seller.
I would like to appeal a decision regarding income eligibility. How do I appeal? Applicants who are rejected will receive a rejection letter in writing and will be given 7 days for the opportunity to appeal the decision.
PROPERTY & COMMUNITY QUESTIONS / FAQ
Property Questions:
What utilities are included in the rent? None. Tenants are responsible for all utilities, including cable & internet.
Is the stove electric or gas? Electric.
Is the washer/dryer included? Yes. In unit.
Is parking available? There are 6, off-street surface parking spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $250 per month. There is also street permit parking on the adjacent streets.
Is storage available? Additional storage is not included nor available to rent/purchase.
What is the pet policy? Pets are allowed.
Do I have to be a BPDA-Certified Artist to be considered for this property? Yes. You must either already be certified or in the process of receiving certification when applying for this property. Only 1 person in the household needs to be a certified artist.
If you have questions about this property, please contact us.
Email: 197Green@MaloneyProperties.com
