One Canal

1 Canal Street, Boston, MA, USA

One Canal, BPDA Income Restricted Apartment Homes, located in the Bulfinch Triangle Historic District with its historic charm and easy access to entertainment, recreation and the rest of Boston! These apartment homes are pet friendly, smoke free and feature spacious living areas with full size washers and dryers, quartz countertops, wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Smart home technology including locks and thermostat available! Residents also enjoy wonderful amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop swimming pool with sundeck and a 24 hour concierge.

FEATURES

Balcony Access from Bedrooms
Bike Storage
Breakfast Bar
Cold Storage for Grocery Delivery
Controlled Access Building
Corner Unit Available
Courtyard
Den
Designer Bathroom
Designer Kitchen
Dog Park
Electric Car Charging Stations
Floor-to-ceiling Windows
Glass-front Cabinets
Granite Countertops
Grilling Station
High Ceilings
Internet: XFINITY Internet from Comcast
Kitchen Island
Kitchen Pantry
Kitchen Peninsula
Modern Kitchen
New Construction
On-site Vehicle Support
Outdoor Fireplace Lounge
Penthouse
Pet Spa
Phone: XFINITY Voice from Comast
Quartz Countertops
Rooftop Social Deck
Smart Door Lock
Smart Home Technology
Smart Package 365
Smart Thermostat
Smoke-Free
Soft-close Cabinets
Soft-close Drawers
Spin Studio
Stainless Steel Appliances
Stainless Steel Backsplash
Townhouse
TV: DIRECTV
TV: XFINITY X1 from Comcast
Walk-in Closet with Custom Built-in Organization
Wi-Fi in Common Areas
Wood Style Floors
Concierge
Public Transportation
Elevator
Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Pool

outdoor pool at 1 Canal Street

NEIGHBORHOOD

Residents of North Station enjoy close proximity to cool restaurants and bars on Causeway Street. The community is encompassed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s North Station terminal, which runs the city’s Orange and Green Lines.

The station sits on the first floor of TD Garden, Boston’s multi-purpose arena. Residents of North Station can easily walk to the historic Freedom Trail, Langone Park, and Haymarket – a former town square that now operates as an open-air market.

Residents are close to Interstate 93, which leads to Bunker Hill, Harvard University, the New England Aquarium, and more.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS

Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for One Canal 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

One Canal 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: 20
  • Apartment sizes: Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom
  • ADA accessible apartments: N/A – Built out for persons with mobility and deaf/hard of hearing impairments
  • 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 Available
Marquee2-Bedroom $1,879$45,09680%1
Neponset Landing 2-Bedroom$1,922$57,66080%1
The Avens 1-Bedroom$2,233$66,99080%3
Bremen 282 3 Bedroom (Artist-Certified Only Unit) $1,678$50,34060% 1
The BonMicro 2-Bedroom $2,792$83,760.00120%1
Jefferson Station2-Bedroom$2,452$73,56080%1
Ellington2-Bedroom $1,943$58,29080%1
Lux1-Bedroom$1,855$55,65080%3
John J Meany Senior Housing (62+ Only)1-Bedroom (LIHTC & Section 8)30% of IncomeNone8%8
John J Meany Senior Housing (62+ Only)1-Bedroom (LIHTC & MRVP)30% of IncomeNone30%5
John J Meany Senior Housing (62+ Only)1-Bedroom (LIHTC & MRVP)30% of IncomeNone50%5
John J Meany Senior Housing (62+ Only)1-Bedroom (LIHTC Only)$1,510$2,07860%26
Emery FlatsStudio $1,909$57,27080%2
Tidewater 2-Bedroom $ 2,463$73,89080%1
The CALA1-Bedroom (Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit)--50%1 Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit
The CALA1-Bedroom (Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit)--80%1 Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit
The CALA2-Bedroom (Certified Artist-Only Unit)$1,852$55,56080%1 Certified Artist-Only Unit
Orchards1-Bedroom$2,095$50,28080%1
Orchards2-Bedroom$2,354$56,49680%2
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsStudio$1,834$55,02080%1
Woburn Heights, Phase 21-Bedroom (2 ADA-M Units)$2,019$60,57080%2
Woburn Heights, Phase 22-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$2,420$72,60080%1
Halstead Burlington2-Bedroom$2,900$78,30080%1
South Standard 2-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$3,500$84,000150% 1
Prynne Hills1-Bedroom $2,121$63,63080%4
Prynne Hills2-Bedroom $2,325$69,75080%5
525 Linc1 SRO Room in Co-Living 3-Bedroom Suite$1,549$46,470100%5
Essex Landing 1-Bedroom $2,257$67,71080%2
Cable Mills 2-Bedroom Condo$185,000 (Purchase Price)-80%1
Reserve at BurlingtonStudio$1,942$51,26980%1

BPDA Income Limits for 2023

Household Size70% AMI80% AMI90% AMI100% AMI110% AMI120% AMI150% AMI
1 Person$72,730$83,120$93,510$103,900$114,290$124,680$155,850
2 Person $83,160$95,040$106,920$118,800$130,680$142,560$178,200
3 Person$93,520$106,880$120,240$133,600$146,960 $160,320$200,400
4 Person$103,880$118,720$133,560$148,400$163,240$178,080$222,600
5 Person$112,210$128,240$144,270$160,300$176,330$192,360$240,450
6 Person$120,540$137,760$154,980$172,200$189,420$206,640$258,300

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

What utilities are included in the rent? Heat ( gas) Is the stove electric or gas? Electric Is the washer/dryer included? Yes Is parking available? Yes, Garage parking-$450-$575/month Is storage available? Yes, $100/month What is the pet policy?  Cats – Maximum of 2. Dogs – Maximum of 2. Breed restrictions for dogs. Is there a monthly pet fee? Yes/ $75/month   If you have questions about this property, please contact us.

Tel: 617-531-7123 Ext. 745 – US Relay 711
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