Mary Ellen Mccormack

10 Kemp Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127

Contact Mary Ellen Mccormack

Mary Ellen McCormack is the BHA's oldest development, located opposite the beach in South Boston. Mary Ellen McCormack offers 1016 one, two and three bedroom apartments in 22 three-story buildings and 152 row houses. Constructed in the 1930s, Mary Ellen was the first public housing development in New England and it remains one of the largest. Originally called Old Harbor Village, the complex was renamed after the mother of John W. McCormack, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, who fought for housing and human rights. Rents are calculated at 30% of a resident’s income. Residents have the option of choosing a flat rent as well.

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom One Bath (1/1)	-	Call for Price
Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1)	-	Call for Price
Three Bedroom Two Bath (3/1)	-	Call for Price

Eligibility for Mary Ellen Mccormack

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Boston but actual income limits may differ for units at Mary Ellen Mccormack.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person
30%	$31,150	$35,600	$40,050	$44,500	$48,100	$51,650
50%	$51,950	$59,400	$66,800	$74,200	$80,150	$86,100
80%	$82,950	$94,800	$106,650	$118,450	$127,950	$137,450

Mary Ellen Mccormack Details

1016 one, two and three bedroom units.
Public Housing

Property Amenities

Basketball Court
On-Site Manager
Smoke Free

Public Housing

Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.