Dot Block

1203-1211 Dorchester Avenue & 160 Pleasant Street Dorchester, MA 02125

Dot Block is mixed-use development consisting of 484 apartments throughout four buildings. 66 of the apartments will be designated as income restricted to households earning at or below 50% & 70% AMI. The first phase includes 245 apartment rentals, including 33 income-restricted units.

Under the City of Boston’s Neighborhood Diversity Preservation Policy Pilot, half of the income-restricted units are prioritized for local, income-eligible residents (i.e., those currently residing within ¾ mile of Dot Block) who also meet the rent burden criteria included in the policy pilot.  The city’s policy aims to minimize displacement by providing housing preferences to existing neighborhood residents experiencing a rent burden. A secondary preference is also applied to income-eligible applicants who are existing City of Boston residents. The next preference is for households with at least one person per bedroom for the two and three-bedroom units. For the three-bedroom unit, you must have two people to be eligible. Please click here for a list of addresses within ¾ mile of Dot Block.

There are 345 garage parking spaces available, of which 186 will be provided in phase 1. Rents for parking are market-rate. Importantly, as a project developed under the City of Boston’s Compact Living Policy Pilot, residents will not be allowed to obtain residential parking permits. They will be notified of this before signing a lease by Management. Per the Policy, “Developers of projects with Compact Living units must notify prospective residents about the inability to obtain residential parking permits before signing a lease or purchasing a unit.”

FEATURES

Elevator
Fitness Center
Common Lounge Areas
Pool & Roof Deck
Co-Working Spaces

Pool at Dot Block

NEIGHBORHOOD

Dot Block is situated along the growing Dorchester Ave Corridor of Boston near many dining and shopping options, including approximately 1 mile from South Bay shopping center. The property is respectively located 0.5 miles and 0.8 miles from the MBTA Savin Hill and Field Corner Red Line train stations.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS

Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for Dot Block 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

Dot Block 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 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: 33
  • Apartment Sizes: Studio, Compact Studio, 1-Bedroom, Compact 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom, Compact 2-Bedroom
  • Income-Restricted, ADA-Accessible Apartments: One Studio, Three 1-Bedroom, Two 2-Bedroom units built out for households with Mobility Impairments and/or are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Maximum Income Limits: 50%, 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

Property# BedsRentMinimum IncomeIncome Limit (AMI)Units AvailableAccessible Units
11-15 Market Street2-Bedroom$1,703$51,09060%50
The Tremont2-Bedroom$2,746$94,242.7280% 10
The Nines1-Bedroom$2,465$73,95080% 10
The GuildStudio$2,088$91,20181% (Minimum) - 110% (Maximum)10
Maxwell1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$2,327$69,81080%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Presidential PointStudio$1,765$52,95080%10
Presidential Point1 -Bedroom$1,875$56,25080%62 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Presidential Point2-Bedroom$2,232$66,96080%30
436 Washington Street1-Bedroom$1,900$57,00080%50
402-410 Washington Street1-Bedroom$2,485$74,55080%20
402-410 Washington Street2-Bedroom$2,772$83,16080%10
West Of Center Apartments1-Bedroom$1,648$56,502 (Rent cannot exceed 35% of income)80%30
West Of Center Apartments2-Bedroom$1,966$67,405 (Rent cannot exceed 35% of income)80%20
West Of Center Apartments3-Bedroom$2,245$76,971 (Rent cannot exceed 35% of income)80%10
400 West Broadway1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,621$48,63070%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Oxbow Wayland1-Bedroom$2,150$64,50080%30
Anthem EverettMicro 1-Bedroom$2,149$64,47080%30
Anthem EverettStudio (ADA-M & ADA-MH Units)$1,903$57,09080%4 (ADA-M & ADA-MH Units)3 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments; 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments and/or that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Orchards2-Bedroom$2,154$51,69680%21 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Cable Mills 2-Bedroom Condo$185,000 (Purchase Price)-80%10
Village Green1-Bedroom$1,950$58,50080%10
Village Green2-Bedroom$2,296$68,88080%10
The Cove2-Bedroom$2,587$77,61080% 20
The Cove1-Bedroom$2,195$65,85080% 10
Halstead2-Bedroom $2,900$78,30080%20
Beacham Street Apartments 1-Bedroom $2,257$67,71080% 51 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The Avens1-Bedroom$2,464$73,92080%10
Emery Flats 1-Bedroom$2,263$67,89080% 10
Emery Flats Studio $2,131$63,93080% 10
Essex Landing 1-Bedroom$2,100$63,00080%10
Jefferson Station 1-Bedroom$2,324$69,72080% 10
536 Broadway 1-Bedroom$2,100$63,00080% 10
536 Broadway Studio$1,925$57,75080% 10
The IndieStudio (Certified-Artist Unit Only)$1,130$33,90060%1 (Certified-Artist Only Unit)0
Canton Woods2-Bedroom$2,610$78,30080% 10
Canton Woods1-Bedroom$2,159$64,77080% 10
16 Laurel1-Bedroom$2,100$63,00080% 1 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
16 Laurel2-Bedroom$2,400$72,00080% 11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Portside1-Bedroom$2,600$78,000120%10
Prynne Hills1-Bedroom$2,227$66,81080%30
404 Lowell Street 2-Bedroom$2,689$80,67080%10
The Reserve at BurlingtonStudio$2,048$54,067.2080% 10
Ellington Metro West2-Bedroom$1,978$59,34080%10
80 Bridge 1-Bedroom$2,078$62,34080%10
The Sudbury1-Bedroom$1,621$48,63080% 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.

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

Property Questions:

What utilities are included in the rent? None. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, including cable/internet. (Gas is not a utility at this property).

Is the stove electric or gas? Electric.

Is the washer/dryer included? Yes, In unit.

Is parking available? Parking is not included nor available to rent/purchase.

Note: As a project developed under the City of Boston’s Compact Living Policy Pilot, residents of these units will not be allowed to obtain residential parking permits. They will be notified of this before signing a lease by Management. Per the Policy, “Developers of projects with Compact Living units must notify prospective residents about the inability to obtain residential parking permits before signing a lease or purchasing a unit.”

Is storage available? Storage is not included nor available to rent/purchase.

What is the pet policy? Pets are permitted with a maximum of 2 pets per unit  No weight restrictions for dogs, but there is a restriction for aggressive breeds.

If you have additional questions about this property, please contact us.

Tel: (617) 639-3064 Ext 737 – US Relay 711
Email: DotBlock@MaloneyProperties.com