Briston Arms - 247 Garden Street

Briston Arms

In 2015, Briston Arms Apartments was successfully purchased and preserved by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a local Boston-based non-profit . The preservation of this property had been a priority for the City as it was at risk of market-rate conversion when its underlying affordability restrictions was set to expire in 2018. However, the purchase of Briston Arms by POAH ensures that long-term affordability remains. 

Located on Garden Street in Neighborhood 9, Briston Arms Apartments is a mixed-income development which has been home to a diverse population of residents including low, moderate, and market-income households since it was first built in the early 1970s. 

In addition to making site improvements and building upgrades, POAH increased the number of affordable units on the property from 105 to 119 apartments, while continuing to operate 35 units as market-rate housing. POAH’s acquisition and preservation of this former expiring-use property ensures that this important housing resource is preserved for generations of families. 

For more information, please visit POAH’s project page here.  

POAH purchased and preserved the property in July 2015. No further updates will be made to this page. 

The property includes: 

  • 154 rental units including 15 studios, 44 one-bedrooms, 90 two-bedrooms , and 5 three-bedrooms; 7 units fully accessible 
  • 119 units are restricted to remain affordable to households making up to 60% AMI 
  • On-site residential parking 
  • Playground on the property  

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Briston Arms Apartments is owned and operated by POAH. If you are interested in applying for housing at Briston Arms, please contact POAH at (617) 868-2400 or visit their website at http://www.bristonarms-apts.com/.

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