Van Ness

1335 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Van Ness, BPDA Income Restricted Apartments, located in the epicenter of Boston’s most exciting neighborhood, adjacent to one of the globe’s most celebrated urban parks, the Emerald Necklace, and next door to America’s most beloved ballpark. Add signature design, LEED Gold efficiency, a smoke-free campus and luxury amenities, and you have a an elegant residential apartment home like none other in Boston.

FEATURES

Package Service
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Doorman
Concierge
24 Hour Availability
On-Site Retail
Recycling
Renters Insurance Program
Dry Cleaning Service
Online Services
Planned Social Activities
Pet Washing Station
Car Charging Station
Elevator
Business Center
Clubhouse
Lounge
Multi Use Room
Conference Room
Fitness Center
Gated
Sundeck
Courtyard

Fully equipped gym with cardio and lifting equipment and skyline views

NEIGHBORHOOD

Tree-filled, historic, and packed with colleges, there's no other neighborhood quite like Fenway — and that's before mentioning the legendary Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The name "Fenway" actually refers to the parkway and the tree-filled green space — part of the Emerald Necklace designed by Frederick Law Olmsted — that meanders through the neighborhood. The Fenway opened in 1876, and its route includes the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum.

You may notice an abundance of students in Fenway. That's because this dynamic neighborhood is filled with colleges and universities: Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Harvard Medical School, the Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, Wheelock College, Boston University, and Emmanuel College are all packed into Fenway.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS

Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for Van Ness 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

Van Ness 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: 13
  • 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
Gatehouse 751-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,559$46,77070%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Via Studio (ADA-M Unit)$1,330$39,90070%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Presidential PointStudio$1,765$52,95080%1
Presidential Point1-Bedroom$1,875$56,25080%6
Presidential Point2-Bedroom$2,232$66,96080%3
HelixStudio (ADA-M Unit)$1,967$51,92980%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Helix1-Bedroom$2,327$61,43380%1
Mason1-Bedroom$2,288$68,64080% 3
436 Washington Street1-Bedroom$1,900$57,00080%5
402-410 Washington Street1-Bedroom$2,485$74,55080%2
402-410 Washington Street2-Bedroom$2,77283,16080%1
West Of Center Apartments1-Bedroom$1,648$56,502 (Rent cannot exceed 35% of income)80%3
West Of Center Apartments2-Bedroom$1,966$67,405 (Rent cannot exceed 35% of income)80%2
West Of Center Apartments3-Bedroom$2,245$76,971 (Rent cannot exceed 35% of income)80%1
400 West Broadway1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,559$46,77070%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Oxbow Wayland1-Bedroom 2150$64,50080%3
Anthem EverettMicro 1-Bedroom$2,149$64,47080%3
Anthem EverettStudio$1,903$57,09080%4
Anthem Everett1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$2,140$64,20080%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Reserve at Burlington 1-Bedroom$2,150$56,76080%1
Reserve at Burlington Studio$2,048$54,06780%1
Reserve at Burlington 2-Bedroom$2,746$72,494.4080%1
Cedar Place1-Bedroom$2,058$61,74080%1
Orchards2-Bedroom$2,154$51,69680%2
Cable Mills 2-Bedroom Condo$185,000 (Purchase Price)-80%1
Village Green1-Bedroom$2,050$61,50080%1
Village Green2-Bedroom$2,296$68,88080%1
The BonMicro Studio$2,100$63,000120%1
The Cove2-Bedroom$2,587$77,61080% 2
The Cove1-Bedroom$2,195$65,85080% 1
Willets Landing2-Bedroom $1,766$52,98070%1
Willets Landing1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,559$46,77070%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Halstead2-Bedroom $2,900$78,30080%2
The Signal Building1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$1,793$53,79080%1 (ADA-M Unit)
Beacham Street Apartments 1-Bedroom $2,257$67,71080% 1
Heritage at Stone Ridge 2- Bedroom $2,100$63,00080%2 ( At least 1 member of HH needs to be 55+)
365 Western AvenueStudio$930$27,90070%1
The Avens1-Bedroom$2,464$73,92080%1

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

What utilities are included in the rent? Gas and trash.

Is the stove electric or gas? Electric

Is the washer/dryer included? Yes, electric

Is parking available? Yes, Garage, through a third party VPNE. $375/mo

Is storage available? No storage available

What is the pet policy?  Pets allowed with restrictions

Is there a monthly pet fee? Yes, $50/Cat and $100/Dogs per month

 

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

Tel: 617-531-7123 Ext. 753 – US Relay 711
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