116 Norfolk Street

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).

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The Cambridge Housing Authority began the AHO community process in February 2022.

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.

116 Norfolk Street Public Meetings:

Meeting	Date/Time	More Information
Planning Board Meeting	Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.	Click here to register via Zoom View a meeting flyer
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.