Welcome to Ausonia
185 Fulton Street |
Welcome to Ausonia Apartments. We are pleased that you are considering our community for your future home.
Ausonia is a warm, welcoming community that offers a variety of living arrangements for low- and moderate-income elderly and disabled persons. We are located within the wonderful waterfront district in the historic and colorful North End. Built in the 1970s, the seven-story, elevator-equipped building is within walking distance of Fanueil Hall Marketplace, Paul Revere’s house, restaurants, churches, and a community health center, as well as many historic attractions.
The building offers 100 one- and two- bedroom units and many amenities specifically designed for the elderly and disabled individuals. Our units range from being fully equipped to modified to handicapped accessible.
Residents pay 30 percent of their income towards rent, prorated rent, or a predetermined flat rent.
Ausonia Apartments 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 |
Ausonia’s location is ideal, nestled in the heart of the North End, near many wonderful shops, restaurants, churches and community services. Historic Fanueil Hall is only a short walk away. Downtown Crossing is a quick walk or “T” ride away. Beautiful Boston Harbor is a stones throw from the apartments.
Health care is also available nearby at the North End Community Health Center
Ausonia is easily reached by public transportation, major highways, and the airport. Haymarket Station on the MBTA Orange Line is within walking distance, with Government Center and Downtown Crossing stations nearby.
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:
- Telephone intercom security system
- Emergency call system
- Services such as on-site health screening and educational programs
- Adult Foster Care Program providing personal care and other services to program eligible residents
- North End resident on-street parking program
- Air Conditioned community rooms, TV room and library
- Three terraces overlooking Boston Harbor and the historic North End
- Beautifully landscaped courtyard with BBQ pit
- Monthly resident/management coffee hour
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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.
For More Information
*Some programs and services may change depending on funding and the needs of the residents.
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