The Metlo

399 Congress Street, Boston, MA, USA

The Metlo, BPDA luxury apartment rental building with a focus on technology, sustainability, and modern design. Located steps from the Boston Harborwalk in the Seaport, a dynamic and vibrant community with some of Boston's most exciting retail, and dining.

FEATURES

Package Service
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Doorman
Concierge
Recycling
Guest Apartment
Elevator
Business Center
Fitness Center
Pool
Gated
Sundeck
Courtyard
Picnic Area

fitness center at 399 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 The Metlo 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

The Metlo 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: 54
  • Apartment sizes: Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
  • ADA accessible apartments:  One- 1 bedroom, Two- 2 bedrooms
  • 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
Emery FlatsStudio $1,909$57,27080%11 - unit built out for Households that have a mobility impairment
Tidewater 2-Bedroom $ 2,463$73,89080%10
Allston LabworksStudio$1,330$47,88070%21 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Allston Labworks1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,559$56,12470%11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Allston Labworks2-Bedroom$1,766$63,57670%10
Allston Labworks3-Bedroom$1,678$60,40860%10
Allston Labworks3-Bedoom$1,978$71,20870%20
Allston Labworks3-Bedroom$2,280$82,08080%10
Allston Labworks3-Bedroom$2,580$92,88090%10
365 Western AvenueStudio$930$27,90050%31 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
365 Western Avenue1-Bedroom$1,091$32,73050%10
365 Western Avenue2-Bedroom (ADA-H Unit)$1,499$44,97060%11 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
365 Western Avenue1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,559$46,77070%11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
365 Western AvenueStudio$1,932$57,96080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)20
365 Western Avenue1-Bedroom$2,261$67,83080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)10
365 Western Avenue2-Bedroom$2,567$77,01080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)10
David at 7751-Bedroom$1,559$56,12470%10
David at 7752-Bedroom$1,766$63,57670%30
The IndieStudio (Certified-Artist Only Units)$1,130$33,90060%3 (Certified-Artist Units)0
The Indie1-Bedroom (Certified-Artist Only Unit)$1,325$39,75060%1 (Certified-Artist Unit)0
The IndieCompact Studio$1,196$35,88070%73 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments; 1 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Indie1-Bedroom$1,559$46,77070%41 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Indie2-Bedroom$1,766$52,98070%21 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Indie3-Bedroom$1,978$59,34070%21 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The Indie2-Bedroom$2,033$60,99080%21 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The Indie3-Bedroom$2,280$68,40080%40
The CALA1-Bedroom (Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit)--50%1 Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit0
The CALA1-Bedroom (Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit)--80%1 Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit0
The CALA2-Bedroom (Certified Artist-Only Unit Waitlist)--80%1 Certified Artist-Only Waitlist Unit0
The CALA2-Bedroom Certified Artist$1,852$55,56080%Certified Artist0
The Rozzie1-Bedroom$1,559$46,77070%70
The Rozzie2-Bedroom (1 ADA-M Unit)$1,766$52,98070%41 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The Rozzie3-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,978$59,34070%11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Alta Oxbow 1-Bedroom $2,085$62,55080%1- Age Restricted 55+ Unit 0
Orchards1-Bedroom$2,095$50,28080%10
Orchards2-Bedroom$2,354$56,49680%20
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsStudio$1,834$55,02080%10
Residences at 581 Salem Street2-Bedroom $2,261$67,83080%10
Woburn Heights, Phase 21-Bedroom (2 ADA-M Units)$2,019$60,57080%42 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Woburn Heights, Phase 22-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$2,420$72,60080%21 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Halstead Studio$2,036$54,97280%1
Halstead 2-Bedroom$2,900$$78,30080%10
Cedar Place 1-Bedroom$2,058$61,74080% 10
Cedar Place 2-Bedroom$2,422$72,66080% 10
93 Centre Street1-Bedroom (ADA-M)$1,648$49,40080%11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
93 Centre StreetStudio 1,437$43,11080%1
South Standard 2-Bedroom $3,785$90,840150% 11 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Prynne Hills1-Bedroom $2,121$63,63080%41 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Prynne Hills2-Bedroom $2,325$69,75080%50
525 Linc1 SRO Room in Co-Living 3-Bedroom Suite$1,549$46,470100%50
Essex Landing 1-Bedroom $2,257$67,71080%20
Cable Mills 2-Bedroom Condo$185,000 (Purchase Price)-80%10
Prospect Union Square Studio$1,803 - $3,212 (Rent will be 30% of the total household income)$82,951110%10
Reserve at Burlington1-Bedroom $2,219$58,58280%20
Reserve at BurlingtonStudio$1,942$51,26980%10

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? Water Is the stove electric or gas? Electric Is the washer/dryer included? Yes, electric Is parking available? Yes, at market rate which is yet to be determined Is storage available? Yes, at market rate which is yet to be determined What is the pet policy? ? Pets are allowed, 2 per unit Is there a monthly pet fee?  Yes, with a refundable pet deposit and a monthly pet rent.       If you have questions about this property, please contact us.

Tel: 617-531-7123 Ext. 756 – US Relay 711
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