245 Sumner Street

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BPDA APARTMENT RENTALS

245 Sumner Street

245 Sumner Street, Boston, MA, USA

245 Sumner Street. BPDA Income Restricted Apartment rental, located in the Jeffries Point Airport area of East Boston. The apartment complex provides modern apartment features tailored for a range of people with diverse lifestyles whether they are working professionals or families while enjoying beautiful skyline views.

FEATURES

Skyline views
In Door Bicycle Storage
Elevator
Indoor Garage Car Parking
Walk in Closets
Private Decks
In Unit Washer and Dryer

in unit stackable laundry at 245 Sumner Street

NEIGHBORHOOD

A diverse, energetic, close-knit area that also has quiet green spaces, the Jeffries Point-Airport neighborhood of East Boston sits just 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Commuters can take the Maverick station of the MBTA blue line to reach other parts of the city, while a bus shuttle from the airport MBTA station connects Jeffries Point-Airport to Logan International Airport. The area features a mix of modern-style condos and older multi-family homes for rent.

One of the defining landmarks of Jeffries Point-Airport, Piers Park provides residents an escape from city life right in their own neighborhood, with magnificent views of the Boston skyline. Stroll along the harbor, take in a free concert, or just sit back underneath the gazebo and watch the world go by. Afterwards, head over to cozy Ko Catering and Pies to enjoy a savory Australian meat pie on the patio.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS

Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for 245 Sumner 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

245 Sumner 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).

  • Program: Boston and Planning Development Agency (BPDA)
  • Number of income-restricted apartments: 5
  • Apartment sizes:  2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
  • ADA accessible apartments: One- 2 bedroom
  • Maximum Income limits: 70% AMI (Area Median Income)
  • Asset limit: 70% AMI: $75,000 Asset Limits do not include retirement but do include the assessed value of real estate owned by applicants. For households in which all members are over 65, the asset limit is $250,000 (including retirement).

Current Rental Availability

Property# BedsRentMinimum IncomeIncome Limit (AMI)Units AvailableAccessible Units
Beacham Street Apartments1-Bedroom$2,257$67,71080%51 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
536 BroadwayStudio$2,056$61,68080%10
536 Broadway1-Bedroom$2,324$69,72080%10
536 Broadway2-Bedroom$2,567$77,01080%10
404 Lowell Street2-Bedroom$2,689$80,67080%10
The Signal BuildingStudio$1,531$45,93080%31 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The Signal Building1-Bedroom (Certified-Artists Only Units)$1,793$53,79080%4 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
The Signal Building1-Bedroom (ADA-H Unit)$1,793$53,79080%1 (ADA-H Unit)1 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Signal Building2-Bedroom$2,033$60,99080%10
HEW At 1515Studio (Certified-Artist Only Units)$930$27,90050%5 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
HEW At 15151-Bedroom (Certified-Artists Only Units)$1,091$32,73050%2 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
HEW At 15152-Bedroom (ADA-M Certified-Artists Only Unit)$1,232$36,96050%1 (ADA-M Certified-Artists Only Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
HEW At 1515Studio$1,330$39,90070%20
HEW At 15151-Bedroom$1,559$46,77070%71 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
HEW At 15152-Bedroom$1,766$52,98070%20
HEW At 1515Studio (ADA-M & ADA-MH Units)$1,531$45,93080%2 (ADA-M & ADA-MH Units)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments; 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments and/or that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
HEW At 15151-Bedroom$2,261$67,83080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)10
HEW At 15152-Bedroom$2,567$77,01080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)20
HEW At 1515Studio$2,333$69,990100% (Minimum) - 120% (Maximum)10
HEW At 15151-Bedroom$2,728$81,840100% (Minimum) - 120% (Maximum)10
MaxwellStudio$2,064$61,92080%70
Maxwell1-Bedroom$2,346$70,41080%80
Maxwell2-Bedroom$2,597$87,93080%70
MaxwellStudio (ADA-M Unit)$2,064$61,92080%1 (ADA Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Maxwell1-Bedroom (ADA-M Units)$2,327$69,81080%4 (ADA-M Units)4 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Maxwell2-Bedroom (ADA-M Units)$2,571$77,13080%2 (ADA-M Units)2 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
7Ink 4-Bedroom Co-Living Unit$1,174$35,22070%4 (SRO Units)0
The GuildStudio$748$21,44250%31 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Guild3-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$874$32,16350%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The GuildStudio$1,418$57,10151% (Minimum) - 80% (Maximum)30
The GuildStudio$2,088$91,20181% (Minimum) - 110% (Maximum)10
The Guild3-Bedroom$2,884$117,25181% (Minimum) - 110% (Maximum)10
Reserve at Burlington 1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$2,467$65,12980%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
302 Broadway 1-Bedroom$2,346$70,38080% 10
IdylStudio (ADA-M Units)$1,330$39,90070%1 (ADA-M Units)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Idyl1 Bedroom (ADA-M Units)$1,559$46,77070%11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Cedar Place1-Bedroom$2,058$61,74080%10
The Nines2-Bedroom$2,721$81,63080%20
The Nines1-Bedroom$2,465$73,95080%20
The NinesStudio$2,172$65,16080%10
Orchards2-Bedroom $2,154$51,69680%41 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Emery Flats Studio (ADA-M Unit)$2,131$63,93080%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Bremen 282Studio (Certified-Artists Only Units)$1,130$33,90060%4 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
Prynne Hills1-Bedroom $1,899$56,97080%30
Prynne Hills2-Bedroom $2,199$65,97080%41 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Essex Landing 1-Bedroom $2,257$67,71080%41 Unit Build out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Cable Mills 2-Bedroom Condo$185,000 (Purchase Price)-80%10
Village Green1-Bedroom$2,050$61,50080%20
Residences at 581 Salem Street 1-Bedroom$1,905$57,15080%10
Tremont 1-Bedroom $2,467$84,66780%10
Tremont 2-Bedroom $2,746$94,24380%10
The BonMicro Studio$2,100$63,000120%10
27 Water St. 2-Bedroom$2,541$76,23080%10

BPDA Income Limits for 2024

Household Size70% AMI80% AMI90% AMI100% AMI110% AMI120% AMI150% AMI
1 Person$80,010$91,440$102,870$114,300$125,730$137,160$171,450
2 Person $91,420$104,480$117,540$130,600$143,600$156,720$195,900
3 Person$102,830$117,520$132,210$146,900$161,590$168,940$220,350
4 Person$114,240$130,560$146,880$163,200$179,520$187,680$244,800
5 Person$123,410$141,040$158,670$176,300$193,930$202,750$264,450
6 Person$132,580$151,520$170,460$189,400$208,340$217,810$284,100

NEXT STEPS

The next step is to request a rental application, and then complete and submit your application. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is no current vacancy, you’ll be added to our waitlist in the order received.

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Free language assistance is available for those whose primary language is not English or have limited English proficiency. For more information or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact us.

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

What utilities are included in the rent? None Is the stove electric or gas? Gas Is the washer/dryer included? Yes Is parking available? Yes, garage parking Is storage available? What is the pet policy? No pets allowed Is there a monthly pet fee? N/A   If you have questions about this property, please contact us.

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