52 New Street

52 New Street Entrance - Rendering

Just A Start (JAS) began construction of 52 New Street in January 2024. This new project, located in North Cambridge immediately adjacent to Danehy Park, will result in the creation of 106 units of affordable rental housing. The site is well located for housing, in close proximity to many amenities in the neighborhood including the Fresh Pond reservoir, Fresh Pond shopping areas, public transit, and Danehy Park.     

JAS is developing the site as 100% affordable housing under provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO). 

 

JAS completed the AHO process in January 2022 and closed on construction financing in December 2023. Construction on the project is underway.

Existing Site:

An industrial site on a deep asphalt lot adjacent to Danehy Park near the Fresh Pond reservoir, Fresh Pond shopping areas, and public transit.   


New Construction: 

  • 106 affordable units 
  • Approximately 3,000 square feet of new retail/commercial space
  • Improved site connectivity to Danehy park
  • Transformation of the site to residential use

  • 52 New Street Entrance - Rendering

    Building and Site Rendering

  • 52 New Street Rendering

    52 New Street Rendering

  • 52 New Street Rendering

    52 New Street Rendering

  • 52 New Street Rendering

    52 New Street Rendering

52 New Street Public Meetings:

Meeting        Date/Time  More Information
Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. View the meeting materials. 
Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. View the meeting materials.
JAS Community Meeting                   Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

View the meeting flyer. 
JAS Community Meeting       Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. View the meeting flyer. 
 JAS Community Meeting       Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. View the meeting flyer.