The building is within walking distance to the public library, city hall, restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, MGH-Chelsea Healthcare Center, Bunker Hill Community College's Chelsea Campus and middle schools. On-site amenities include: parking for residents and staff; a laundry room; indoor and outdoor children's activity space; computer space for economic-development activities; and individual and group meeting spaces. Supportive services for residents include advocacy, case management, family stabilization, economic development programming (workshops, classes, computer access), children's programming (advocacy, activities, homework help, computer access), support groups, civic participation (tenant council, voter registration, volunteer opportunities) and access and referrals to mental and medical health, legal, educational and vocational, and social service resources.
The site is conveniently located near public transportation: one block from the North Station/Rockport commuter rail; across the street from buses to downtown Boston, East Boston, Revere and Medford with direct connections to the Orange, Green and Blue lines. Three two-bedroom units and the building itself are fully accessible, according to ADA compliance, and all requirements of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board's 2A designation are met. Hardware has not been installed for grab bars in the tubs nor for moveable tub seats. These features can be easily provided should they be needed by occupants in wheelchairs.
HousingWorks, Inc.
P.O. Box 231104
Boston, MA 02123