Chestnut Gardens combines an original structure built in 1895 with a 1980's addition to create affordable housing for 65 seniors. The property is well-located and has always been well managed, and as a result has historically maintained a waiting list of interested renters.The 65 units at Chestnut Gardens represent 5% of Lynn's privately-owned subsidized rental housing. All of the Chestnut Gardens apartments are reserved as housing for elderly or disabled residents.