Welcome to Old Colony
265 East Ninth Street, South Boston |
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Old Colony, one of BHA's oldest housing developments, offers a variety of living arrangements for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Old Colony offers 843 units ranging from one to six-bedroom apartments. Built in 1941, Old Colony is one of the BHA’s largest developments and sits on 15 acres of land near the South Boston waterfront. Rents are calculated at 30% of a resident’s income. Residents have the option of choosing a flat rent as well.
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Location |
Old Colony is located in South Boston by the sea. There are a variety of shops and services close by and it is a short walk to Castle Island, Carson Beach and Moakley Park, popular walking, fishing, and picnicking areas. The L Street Curley Gym and Bathhouse is also within walking distance. South Bay Shopping Mall, home to Super Stop & Shop, Old Navy and Home Depot, is easily accessible by a free shuttle from Andrew Station. A local Boys and Girls Club and South Boston Neighborhood House help provide parental support and activity groups for children and teens. There are several churches in the area as well. The Perkins Elementary School is next to the development.
Health care is available at the South Boston Health Center and the Boston University Medical Center and Boston Medical Center are a short bus/car ride away.
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Transportation |
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Andrew Station (Red Line)
MBTA route 5
MBTA route 10
MBTA route 11
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Programs and Services* |
Old Colony offers a wide range of amenities, programs and services to help you feel at home, including:
- Boston Public Library branch on-site
- Head Start Program
- Senior Center
- South Boston Health Center branch
- Large playground
- Full-time maintenance and management staff located on site
- South Boston Collaborative located on-site, which offers a number of social services for families and children
A Place to Call Home
Please call us at 617-988-5083 (TDD: 800-545-1833 x420) if we can answer any questions or be of assistance to you.
For More Information
*Some programs and services may change depending on funding and the needs of the residents.
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