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Lynnfield Commons

Lynnfield MA

Lynnfield Commons is a 200 unit apartment complex nearing completion in 2009 for the John M Corcoran Company under the Masschusetts 40B process for creation of mixed-income housing. 20% of the units in the project will be available to moderate income families and rest are market rate with high end finishes and trim. It sits on a spectacular site that was carved out of a granite hillside adjacent to the Lynn Woods reservation.

1 East Lennox Street

Boston MA

1 East Lennox Street is a newly constructed 26 room SRO in Boston developed by Caritas Communities Inc. with assistance by Massachusetts Housing Partnership and the City of Boston. Each 350 sq ft suite contains living area, closets, bathroom, and kitchen facilities. A retail store faces Washington Street in accordance with the City of Boston's "Main Streets" program. The building exterior features over 1700 pieces of cast stone trim.

Parkside Commons

Chelsea MA

Parkside Commons is a 234 unit apartment complex completed in 2008 in Chelsea MA for the John M Corcoran Company. There are four stories of wood framed apartments over a parking podium framed in concrete. The building includes many "Green" features and is the first commercial apartment complex in the area seeking certification under the LEED program.

Vine Street SRO Residence

Melrose MA

Vine Street Melrose MA is the latest SRO developed by Caritas Communities Inc. Originally a single family residence, the former nursing home included an adjacent barn and several utilitarian additions. It has been transformed into a 14 room residence with private baths and common kitchen, common room and laundry facilities. The exterior has been restored to fit within the historic urban context.

Harbor Point Apartments

Dorchester MA

Harbor Point Apartments on Boston's waterfront, is the conversion of a failed '50's public housing project to private ownership, mixing 348 subsidized and 935 market units. Apartments range in size from one to six bedrooms. 11 existing buildings were completely redesigned and rebuilt, and new townhouse and apartment buildings were added. During the design phase of the project Russell Scott Steedle & Capone coordinated the work of the design architects, establishing design standards, simplifying and rationalizing design and construction methods, and suggesting ways to meet the project budget. Russell Scott Steedle & Capone had full Architectural responsibility for the $121,000,000 project during construction.

Hayward Landing

East Douglas MA

Hayward Landing, in a restored National Register Woolen Mill complex, provides 96 apartments in an idyllic setting on a pond created for the mill. Developed and managed by MB Associates, the project was financed by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency and includes subsidized and market rate apartments.

Southfield Village renamed Southwood Square

Stamford CT

Southwood Square is a 330 unit apartment complex being redeveloped by the Beacon and Corcoran Jennison Companies. The existing 1940 Southfield Village Public Housing project is being demolished in phases and replaced by new townhouses and small apartment buildings.

Elm Haven renamed the Homes at Monterey

New Haven CT

Elm Haven, a 1940's Public Housing project covering a dozen square blocks in New Haven CT is being demolished and rebuilt under HUD's Hope VI program. 450 units are being created in single and two family houses, townhouse, a small apartment building for elderly persons, and a rehabbed tower building. Centers of blocks are being turned into shared play areas.

Kimball Court Apartments

Woburn MA

Kimball Court Apartments in Woburn Massachusetts has six residential buildings containing 525 1, 2 and 3BR apartments, a community building, and recreational amenities including swimming pool and tennis courts. An additional 200 unit building is in the planning stage.

Mt. Florence Garden Apartments and Townhouses

Peekskill NY

Mt. Florence in Peekskill NY is the re-use of 100 acre religious school property high above the Hudson River. The central brick complex was planned for renovation and conversion to housing, 270 new townhouse units and 80 garden apartments have been built in portions of the former farm land.

The Villages at Marley Station

Glen Burnie MD

The Villages at Marley Station is a 757 unit apartment complex for people with incomes below 80% of median income. Purchased in foreclosure by Corcoran Jennison, $13,500 per unit renovation is bringing all interior finishes up to like-new condition. The project all includes exterior upgrades and new tot lot areas, pool and poolhouse, community space and a fitness center.

28 Mt. Pleasant Ave

Roxbury MA

28 Mt. Pleasant Ave. is a 20 room SRO in Boston redeveloped by Caritas Communities Inc. with assistance by Massachusetts Housing Partnership in conjunction with the City of Boston using Permanent Plus loan program. It was designed in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's standards for Historic Preservation.

	Lynnfield Commons Lynnfield MA Lynnfield Commons is a 200 unit apartment complex nearing completion in 2009 for the John M Corcoran Company under the Masschusetts 40B process for creation of mixed-income housing. 20% of the units in the project will be available to moderate income families and rest are market rate with high end finishes and trim. It sits on a spectacular site that was carved out of a granite hillside adjacent to the Lynn Woods reservation.

	1 East Lennox Street Boston MA 1 East Lennox Street is a newly constructed 26 room SRO in Boston developed by Caritas Communities Inc. with assistance by Massachusetts Housing Partnership and the City of Boston. Each 350 sq ft suite contains living area, closets, bathroom, and kitchen facilities. A retail store faces Washington Street in accordance with the City of Boston's "Main Streets" program. The building exterior features over 1700 pieces of cast stone trim.

	Parkside Commons Chelsea MA Parkside Commons is a 234 unit apartment complex completed in 2008 in Chelsea MA for the John M Corcoran Company. There are four stories of wood framed apartments over a parking podium framed in concrete. The building includes many "Green" features and is the first commercial apartment complex in the area seeking certification under the LEED program.

	Vine Street SRO Residence Melrose MA Vine Street Melrose MA is the latest SRO developed by Caritas Communities Inc. Originally a single family residence, the former nursing home included an adjacent barn and several utilitarian additions. It has been transformed into a 14 room residence with private baths and common kitchen, common room and laundry facilities. The exterior has been restored to fit within the historic urban context.

	Harbor Point Apartments Dorchester MA Harbor Point Apartments on Boston's waterfront, is the conversion of a failed '50's public housing project to private ownership, mixing 348 subsidized and 935 market units. Apartments range in size from one to six bedrooms. 11 existing buildings were completely redesigned and rebuilt, and new townhouse and apartment buildings were added. During the design phase of the project Russell Scott Steedle & Capone coordinated the work of the design architects, establishing design standards, simplifying and rationalizing design and construction methods, and suggesting ways to meet the project budget. Russell Scott Steedle & Capone had full Architectural responsibility for the $121,000,000 project during construction.

	Hayward Landing East Douglas MA Hayward Landing, in a restored National Register Woolen Mill complex, provides 96 apartments in an idyllic setting on a pond created for the mill. Developed and managed by MB Associates, the project was financed by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency and includes subsidized and market rate apartments.

	Southfield Village renamed Southwood Square Stamford CT Southwood Square is a 330 unit apartment complex being redeveloped by the Beacon and Corcoran Jennison Companies. The existing 1940 Southfield Village Public Housing project is being demolished in phases and replaced by new townhouses and small apartment buildings.

	Elm Haven renamed the Homes at Monterey New Haven CT Elm Haven, a 1940's Public Housing project covering a dozen square blocks in New Haven CT is being demolished and rebuilt under HUD's Hope VI program. 450 units are being created in single and two family houses, townhouse, a small apartment building for elderly persons, and a rehabbed tower building. Centers of blocks are being turned into shared play areas.

	Kimball Court Apartments Woburn MA Kimball Court Apartments in Woburn Massachusetts has six residential buildings containing 525 1, 2 and 3BR apartments, a community building, and recreational amenities including swimming pool and tennis courts. An additional 200 unit building is in the planning stage.

	Mt. Florence Garden Apartments and Townhouses Peekskill NY Mt. Florence in Peekskill NY is the re-use of 100 acre religious school property high above the Hudson River. The central brick complex was planned for renovation and conversion to housing, 270 new townhouse units and 80 garden apartments have been built in portions of the former farm land.

	The Villages at Marley Station Glen Burnie MD The Villages at Marley Station is a 757 unit apartment complex for people with incomes below 80% of median income. Purchased in foreclosure by Corcoran Jennison, $13,500 per unit renovation is bringing all interior finishes up to like-new condition. The project all includes exterior upgrades and new tot lot areas, pool and poolhouse, community space and a fitness center.

	28 Mt. Pleasant Ave Roxbury MA 28 Mt. Pleasant Ave. is a 20 room SRO in Boston redeveloped by Caritas Communities Inc. with assistance by Massachusetts Housing Partnership in conjunction with the City of Boston using Permanent Plus loan program. It was designed in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's standards for Historic Preservation.