116 Norfolk Street

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) is expanding and historically renovating their existing property at 116 Norfolk Street. The current building, a former convent, contains 37 single-room occupancy (SRO) units. The CHA is reconfiguring those units into studio apartments and to build a rear addition to create up to a total of 62 studio apartments under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

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The CHA completed the AHO process in October 2022 and began construction in January 2023.

Existing Building: There are 37 single-room occupancy (SRO) accommodations for seniors and people with disabilities.

Proposed Redevelopment: The CHA is renovating the existing building and constructing a new addition to provide up to 62 studio apartments with private kitchens and showers for existing residents and individuals transitioning out of homelessness.

116 Norfolk Street Public Meetings:

Meeting	Date/Time	More Information
Planning Board Meeting	Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.	View the meeting materials.
Planning Board Meeting	Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.	View the meeting materials.
CHA Community Meeting	Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.	View the meeting flyer.
CHA Community Meeting	Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.	View the meeting flyer.