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 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. 

  • 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