Ora Seaport

exterior building at 899 Congress Street
  • exterior building at 899 Congress Street
  • modern kitchen at 899 Congress Street
  • spacious living room at 899 Congress Street
  • bright bedroom at 899 Congress Street
  • outdoor patio area at 899 Congress Street
BPDA APARTMENT RENTALS

Ora Seaport

899 Congress Street Seaport, MA 02210

With open-concept floor plans, lofted ceilings, and oversized windows throughout, Ora provides the context; for a vibrant life, all yours to call home. Take advantage of our amenities, typically found in world-class hotels. At Ora, you can begin here and go anywhere. The Seaport is the new Boston. With a performing arts center, renowned museums, thriving shops and restaurants all within a few blocks, the thrill of urban living by the water comes alive. Let your adventure begin here. Steps from the Silver Line and minutes from South Station and Boston Logan International Airport, you're never far from wherever life takes you next.

FEATURES

Wi-Fi at Pool and Clubhouse
Concierge
Business Center
Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Fitness Center
Pool
Courtyard

outdoor patio area at 899 Congress Street

NEIGHBORHOOD

Boston's hottest neighborhood may surprise you -- it's Seaport! Once an industrial area of 100-year-old warehouses and parking lots, Seaport has transformed into Boston's trendiest neighborhood. With its fantastic harbor views and proximity to Downtown Boston -- less than a mile northwest -- this is downtown without the downtown price tag. Seaport is home to some of Boston's best restaurants, like Rosa Mexicano and Strega Waterfront. Harbor Way provides a place to enjoy a sunny day and perhaps hop aboard the Spirit of Boston for a lunch or dinner cruise around Boston Harbor.

Seaport is home to artists, entrepreneurs, and musicians. It has a strong sense of community and pride. It is also close to everything -- Boston Logan International Airport is across the harbor, M Street Beach is on the south end, and the historic Fort Point, the University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston Common, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are all close by.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS

Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for Ora Seaport 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

Ora Seaport 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: 22
  • Apartment sizes: Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 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: $75,000. For households in which all members are over 65, the asset limit is $250,000 (including retirement).

 

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 Available
Marquee2-Bedroom $1,879$45,09680%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
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
Halstead Burlington2-Bedroom$2,600$70,20080%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.

Request Application

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

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

Tel: (617) 531-7123 Ext 725 – US Relay 711
Email: Lottery@MaloneyProperties.com