116 Norfolk Street

Exterior of 116 Norfolk
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) is planning to expand and historically renovate their existing property at 116 Norfolk Street. The current building, a former convent, contains 37 single-room occupancy (SRO) units. The CHA is proposing to reconfigure 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). 

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 changes: The CHA intends to renovate the existing building and construct a new addition to provide up to 62 studio apartments (with private kitchens and showers) for existing residents and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. 

  • Exterior of 116 Norfolk Street

  • Exterior of 116 Norfolk

116 Norfolk Street Public Meetings:

Meeting  Date/Time  More Information
 Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

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Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.   View a meeting flyer.
Cambridge Housing Authority Community Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm via Zoom View a meeting flyer. 
Cambridge Housing Authority Community Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 pm via Zoom View a meeting flyer. 

Final Report of AHO Design Consultation - October 26, 2022

Planning Board Presentation - September 13, 2022

Community Development Department Memo - September 6, 2022

Revised Volume 2 - August 26, 2022

Revised Volume 1 - August 26, 2022

Planning Board Meeting Notice - September 13, 2022

Volume 2 Revisions - August 16, 2022

Responses to Planning Board Comments - August 16, 2022

Initial Report of AHO Design Consultation - July 20, 2022

Planning Board Presentation - July 5, 2022

Community Development Department Memo - June 29, 2022

Department of Public Works Memo - June 27, 2022

Planning Board Meeting Notice - July 5, 2022

AHO Submission Volume 1

AHO Submission Volume 2

AHO Submission Volume 3