Welcome to Hassan
705 River Street, Mattapan |
Welcome to Hassan Apartments. We are pleased that you are considering our community for your future home.
Hassan is a warm, welcoming community that offers a variety of living arrangements for low- and moderate-income elderly and disabled persons. Hassan offers approximately 100 efficient, one- and two-bedroom apartments in a four-story, elevator-equipped building that was constructed in the mid- 1970s. We also offer many amenities for elderly and disabled individuals.
We offer many amenities for elderly and disabled individuals, which include emergency pull cords in the bedrooms and bathrooms as well as intercoms in every apartment. We have units that are handicap accessible and we may modify existing apartments based on Reasonable Accommodation requests.
Residents pay 30 percent of their income towards rent, prorated rent, or a predetermined flat rent.
Hassan employs a professional management team that promptly responds to all resident needs in a timely manner. The staff includes:
- Manager
- Management Aide
- Resident Service Coordinator
- Resident Custodian
The BHA’s Elderly and Disabled Resident Service Coordinators have been trained to:
- perform need assessments and
make appropriate referrals for
services
- access services to enhance tenancy and independent life
- coordinate services for home
bound frail elderly/disabled
- help residents to access services
that enhance quality of life
- assist in crisis intervention with tenants at risk
- advocate and liaison with
management, family, health providers and community agencies.
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Location |
Hassan is located in Mattapan, within walking distance to Mattapan Square and the many shops and businesses located there. There are many churches of different denominations in the area as well. Health care is available at River Street Health Center and Mattapan Community Health Center.
Public transportation is within walking distance of Hassan. The Mattapan/Hyde Park line is close by and Cleary Square is a ten-minute bus ride away.
THE RIDE, a door-to-door transportation service provided by the MBTA, is available by appointment for persons with disabilities.
Also, a city-operated Senior Shuttle is available by appointment for residents to go to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping.
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Programs and Amenities |
We offer a wide range of amenities, programs, and services to help you feel at home. These include:
- Security guard on-duty everyday
- Two elevators
- Resident parking area with visitor parking available
- Two laundry facilities
- Large community room
- A spacious lawn and indoor atrium for residents to enjoy
- BBQ pit
- On-site voting
- Community kitchen
- Coffee hour
- Health screenings
- Surplus food program with the Church of the Holy Spirit
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Three Ways To Apply |
Applying for housing at the BHA is simple, and you have options.
To apply online, click here. Just follow the step-by-step instructions.
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To request an application by mail, call the John F. Murphy Housing Service Center at (617) 988-4200, or reach us by TDD at 1-800-545-1833 ext. 420.
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Visit our Housing Service Center located in Downtown Crossing at:
56 Chauncy St,
Boston, MA 02111
The BHA’s Designated Housing Plan awards priority to elderly applicants at designated housing developments. For a complete listing of designated housing developments, click here.
For more information about other BHA Elderly and Disabled developments, click here.
Note: If you are a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call the John F. Murphy Housing Service Center at the above number.
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*Some programs and services may change depending on funding and the needs of the residents.
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