Luka on the Common
FEATURES
Sky Pavilion, North and South Terraces, and BBQ grilling stations
TV and Entertainment Lounge
Large, modern Fitness Center
24-hour maintenance
Green community
Technology package
Helpful concierge
Walk to downtown entertainment, dining, theater and more
Steps from Boston Common and the Theater District
Convenient bike storage
On-site Parking
Package acceptance system
High-speed WiFi throughout
Community events
LEED Gold-certified building
NEIGHBORHOOD
Just steps away, Boston Common’s 50 green acres overflow with history and culture. But the iconic space is more than the country’s oldest park. It’s where major thoroughfares like Tremont and Boylston meet, coveted areas like the Theater District connect, and the best of the city comes together.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS
Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for Luka on the Common 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
Luka on the Common 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: 40
- Apartment sizes: Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 Bedroom
- ADA accessible apartments: N/A
- Maximum Income limits: 80% AMI
- Asset limit: $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 | # Beds | Rent | Minimum Income | Income Limit (AMI) | Units Available | Accessible Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremont | 2-Bedroom | $2,792 | $83,760 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| 748 East Broadway | 2-Bedroom | $3,176 | $95,280 | 110% | 1 | 0 |
| Reserve at Burlington | Studio | $2,100 | $55,440 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Village Green | 3-Bedroom | $3,008 | $90,240 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| The Basin (Phase 1) | 2-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit) | $2,541 | $67,082 | 80% | 1 (ADA-M Unit) | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| The Basin (Phase 1) | 1-Bedroom | $2,301 | $60,746.40 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Fox Howe | Junior 1-Bedroom | $2,251 | $67,530 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Fox Howe | 1-Bedroom | $2,251 | $67,530 | 80% | 11 | 3 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Fox Howe | 2-Bedroom | $2,464 | $73,920 | 80% | 5 | 2 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Fox Howe | 2-Bedroom | $2,978 | $89,340 | 80% (Workforce) | 2 | 0 |
| Fox Howe | 1-Bedroom | $2,646 | $79,380 | 120% (Workforce) | 3 | 0 |
| Fox Howe | 2-Bedroom | $3,128 | $93,840 | 120% (Workforce) | 1 | 0 |
| The Block at 22 Everett | 1-Bedroom | $1,881 | $56,430 | 60% | 1 | 0 |
| The Block at 22 Everett | 2-Bedroom | $2,097 | $62,910 | 60% | 1 | 0 |
| The Block at 22 Everett | 3-Bedroom | $2,314 | $69,420 | 60% | 1 | 0 |
| The Block at 22 Everett | 1-Bedroom | $2,065 | $61,950 | 80% | 12 | 0 |
| The Block at 22 Everett | 2-Bedroom | $2,418 | $72,540 | 80% | 8 | 0 |
| The Block at 22 Everett | 3-Bedroom | $3,140 | $94,200 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| The Basin (Phase 2) | Studio | $2,176 | $57,447 | 80% | 4 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| The Basin (Phase 2) | 1-Bedroom | $2,480 | $65,472 | 80% | 37 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments; 1 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing |
| The Basin (Phase 2) | 2-Bedroom | $2,720 | $71,808 | 80% | 23 | 1 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing |
| The Basin (Phase 2) | 3-Bedroom | $2,957 | $78,065 | 80% | 3 | 0 |
| Mill Street Heights | 1-Bedroom | $2,322 | $69,660 | 80% | 6 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Mill Street Heights | 2-Bedroom | $2,768 | $83,040 | 80% | 10 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Mill Street Heights | 3-Bedroom | $3,187 | $95,610 | 80% | 2 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Vesa | 1-Bedroom | $2,341 | $70,230 | 80% | 12 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Vesa | 2-Bedroom | $2,543 | $76,290 | 80% | 12 | 2 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Vesa | 3-Bedroom | $2,712 | $81,360 | 80% | 4 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Essex Street Lofts | 1-Bedroom | $1,685 | $50,550 | 80% | 2 | 0 |
| 600 North Ave | 2-Bedroom | $2,694 | $96,984 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| The Cove | 2-Bedroom | $2,642 | $79,260 | 80% | 2 | 0 |
| Jefferson Station | 1-Bedroom | $2,290 | $68,700 | 80% | 3 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Prynne Hills | 1-Bedroom | $2,390 | $71,700 | 80% | 4 | 0 |
| Prynne Hills | 1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit) | $2,383 | $71,490 | 80% | 1 (ADA-M Unit) | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Prynne Hills | 2-Bedroom | $2,685 | $80,550 | 80% | 2 | 0 |
| The Overlook at St. Gabriel's | 1-Bedroom | $3,079 | $92,370 | 150% | 3 | 0 |
| The Overlook at St. Gabriel's | Studio | $2,833 | $84,990 | 150% | 1 | 0 |
| Halstead Burlington | Studio | $2,050 | $55,350 | 80% | 2 | 0 |
| Halstead Burlington | 1-Bedroom | $2,500 | $67,500 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Halstead Burlington | 2-Bedroom | $2,800 | $78,300 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Ellington Metro West | 2-Bedroom | $1,978 | $59,340 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Ellington Metro West | 1-Bedroom | $1,793 | $53,790 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Lux | 1-Bedroom | $1,998 | $59,430 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Lux | 2-Bedroom | $2,381 | $71,430 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| 7Ink | Single Room Occupancy (SRO) | $1,214 | $36,420 | 70% | 6 | 0 |
| Gateway at Millis | 2-Bedroom | $2,472 | $74,160 | 80% | 2 | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Tidewater | 2-Bedroom | $2,398 | $71,940 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| 436 Washington Street | 1-Bedroom | $1,900 | $57,000 | 80% | 5 | 0 |
| Oxbow Wayland | 2-Bedroom (55+ Age-Restricted Unit) | $2,683 | $80,490 | 80% | 1 (55+ Age-Restricted Unit) | 0 |
| 302 Broadway | 1-Bedroom | $2,295 | $68,850 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Pastures at Dover | 3-Bedroom | $2,921 | $87,630 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| The Nines | Studio | $2,172 | $65,160 | 80% | 2 | 0 |
| Grove Street Landing | 1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit) | $2,391 | $71,730 | 80% | 1 (ADA-M Unit) | 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments |
| Oriole Landing | 1-Bedroom | $2,100 | $63,000 | 80% | 1 | 0 |
| Hamilton Green | 2-Bedroom | $2,177 | $65,310 | 80% | 2 | 0 |
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
What utilities are included in the rent? Water and Sewer
Is the stove electric or gas? Electric
Is the washer/dryer included? Yes, electric
Is parking available? No parking on site
Is storage available ? No storage on site
What is the pet policy? 2 pets max, some breed restrictions may apply
Is there a monthly pet fee? $75 per month pet fee
What is due at Lease Signing ? Security deposit with approval of $500, approved, approved with conditions, one full month
If you have questions about this property, please contact us.
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