Welcome to South Street
125 South Street, Jamaica Plain |
South Street is a small, welcoming community that offers a variety of living arrangements for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. South Street offers 132 units, ranging from one to four bedrooms. Originally built to provide housing for war veterans and their families, South Street is home to a diverse group of families and elderly residents. Located in a diverse section of Jamaica Plain, South Street benefits from the interest, assistance and involvement of its neighbors and residents. Rents are calculated at 32% of a resident’s income.
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Location |
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South Street is located in Jamaica Plain, with many shops and restaurants within walking distance. These include a laundromat, an electronics store, a dollar store, a men’s clothing store, a supermarket, banking services, postal services, a drug store, and a Salvation Army. There are many churches in the area as well. The Agassiz Elementary School and Mary Curley Middle School are nearby. Health care is available at Faulkner Hospital or at the Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center.
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Transportation |
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MBTA route 38
MBTA route 39
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Programs and Services* |
South Street offers a wide range of amenities, programs and services to help you feel at home, including:
- Professional full-time staff
- Live-in resident custodian who quickly responds to all emergencies
- Limited off-street parking
- Door buzzer system
- Active resident task force that organizes activities such as holiday parties and cookouts
- Annual outdoor family picnic
- Hot dog cookout weekly during the summer
- 4H services provided through UMass Extension
A Place to Call Home
Please call us at 617-988-5171 (TDD: 800-545-1833 x420) if we can answer any questions or be of assistance to you.
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*Some programs and services may change depending on funding and the needs of the residents.
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