YWCA

YWCA

The Cambridge YWCA completed a multi-year renovation of its 103-unit property on 7Temple Street in Central Square in 2013. The property consists of two buildings, Main and Tanner, both of which needed substantial renovation.  In addition to the SRO housing, the YWCA property also contains commercial space and space for YWCA programming and operations.

The rehabilitation of these buildings included new energy-efficient systems and fixtures; upgraded plumbing and electrical; renovated kitchens, baths, laundry and common areas; new elevators; new windows and exterior façade work; and, substantial improvements to accessibility including new accessible units, ramps, and bathrooms.

Centrally located near public transportation, services, and the many other amenities of Central Square, this housing is an irreplaceable resource. The comprehensive renovation of the Temple Street property ensured the long-term viability of this important housing resource for women. 

Construction was completed in 2012. No further updates will be made to this page.

The property includes: 

  • 103 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) affordable rental units

  • Commercial space and space for YWCA operations and programs

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YWCA is managed by the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA). If you are interested in applying for housing at YWCA, please refer to the CHA’s information on SROs at: https://cambridge-housing.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRO-Program-2023.pdf. For more information on how to apply, please visit CHA’s website: https://cambridge-housing.org/applicants/.

If you are interested in other affordable rental or homeownership opportunities, please click here to learn about other City programs.