116 Norfolk Street

116 Norfolk Street - Completed Exterior

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) reconfigured 116 Norfolk Street from 38 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units into 38 self-contained studio apartments. The building also underwent a comprehensive update, including new plumbing, HVAC, heating, electrical and fire protection systems, as well as exterior work and site improvements to enhance accessibility and improved common areas. Upgrades meet Enterprise Green Communities standards and include energy efficiency improvements, such as added insulation and rooftop solar arrays.

The CHA also constructed a new addition to the rear of the historic building, creating 24 new studios that complement the existing structure and preserved as many existing trees and open space as feasible. The completed 62-unit property was leased to returning residents and to individuals coming out of homelessness and are affordable in perpetuity. The CHA partners with a local services provider to supply residents with a robust set of services. The 116 Norfolk Street redevelopment was permitted under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

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

Construction completed in 2025. No further updates will be made to this project page. 

116 Norfolk Street Public Meetings:

Meeting Date/Time More Information
Planning Board Meeting September 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. View the meeting materials.
Planning Board Meeting July 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. View the meeting materials.
CHA Community Meeting April 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. View the meeting flyer.
CHA Community Meeting February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. View the meeting flyer.

The renovated property includes:

  • 62 studio rental units of permanent supportive housing, which will be affordable in perpetuity 

  • Office spaces for full-time supportive services staff to provide robust supportive services to residents

  • Four lounges, a laundry, and a fitness room 

  • Long-term and short-term bike parking spaces

  • Ample open space

  • 116 Norfolk Street - Completed Exterior

    116 Norfolk Street - Completed Exterior

  • 116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

    116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

  • 116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

    116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

  • 116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

    116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

  • 116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

    116 Norfolk Street - Completed Interior

  • 116 Norfolk Street - Completed Exterior

    116 Norfolk Street - Completed Exterior

116 Norfolk Street is owned and operated by the Cambridge Housing Authority. Available rooms at this property will be offered to people on the Cambridge Coordinated Access Network (C-CAN) waitlist. The C-CAN waitlist is a list of people experiencing homelessness who are interested in housing opportunities. If you are experiencing homelessness and would like to be added to this list, please contact the Coordinated Access Network at 617-349-7715 or cambridgeCAN@cambridgema.gov. You may also go in person to the Cambridge Multi-Service Center on the 1st floor of 362 Green Street in Cambridge during walk-in hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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