Fairmount offers town-house living in the residential neighborhood of Hyde Park for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The complex consists of two-story townhouse units, with additional apartments located in five brick buildings with a total of 199 units. There is a centrally located basketball court in the development and the area is lined with trees and fully landscaped grass areas and shrubbery. Rents are calculated at 32% of a resident’s income.
Location
Fairmount is located in a predominantly residential area of Hyde Park near the Milton line. Faulkner and Carney Hospitals are located within two miles of Fairmount. Also nearby is Cleary Square, home to a new Stop & Shop supermarket, post office, childcare center, banking service, Walgreens pharmacy and a variety of other merchants. Cleary Square also offers a YMCA, newly expanded branch Library, and a Boston Community Center. There are nine (9) Boston Public Schools within the surronding area ranging from Elementary to High schools; High Park High School (grades 9-12), Charter Public (grades 5-12), Boston Preparatory Public (grades 6-12), Franklin Roosevelt (grades PK-8), Channing Elementary (grades PK-5), The Engineering School (grades 9-12), Elihu Greenwood Academy (grades K-5), Grew Elementary (grades K-5), W.B. Rogers Middle School (grades 6-8) and Social Justice Academy (grades 9-12). Not to mention, for childrens' fun and entertainment, visit Sky-Zone, a unique indoor trampoline park less than 3 miles away.
Transportation
Fairmount can be reached by the #24 bus stop at the intersection of Dana Ave. and Washington Street, and Garfield Ave and Washington Street. This bus makes connections to Mattapan Square and the high-speed trolley to Ashmont Station. The MBTA Commuter Rail is also nearby on Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Station) and Hyde Park Avenue (Hyde Park Station).
Programs and Services
Fairmount offers a wide range of amenities, programs and services to help you feel at home, including:
Please call us at (617) 988-5153 if we can answer any questions or be of assistance to you.
- Updated kitchens and bathrooms and beautiful hardwood floors through-out unit
- Full-time maintenance staff
- Special Assignment Laborer that lives on-site
- Centrally located basketball court
- Well maintained grounds and landscaping
- 90% of units have front and back yards
- Full time staff including manager and management staff
- Parking on site
- Each unit has an individual furnace
- Private basements in each townhouse unit with washer and dryer hook-ups
*Some programs and services may change depending on funding and the needs of the residents.
Staff Details:
ELIZABETH ORTIZ, MANAGER;
BARBARA CLANTON, MANAGEMENT AIDE