Affordable Housing

Building Communities, One Brick at a Time

Housing has always been a part of the YMCA’s mission. We offer housing to adults and families looking for an affordable place to call home.

Affordable housing continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing residents of the North Shore. To meet this need, our Y operates housing facilities in Beverly, Ipswich, Cape Ann and Haverhill, putting a roof over the heads of more than 500 children and adults.

Families and individuals remain strong and viable by reducing the burden of high-rent housing. When you move into a YMCA property you become more than just a rent check. Our residents’ well-being is important to us and we work with our residents to help them be successful. For more information, please call 978-564-3460.

“We are so thankful to have been able to live in such beautiful apartments while we worked our way up to this monumental event. Living at Powder House Village was a wonderful stepping stone to get our foot in the door to such a wonderful town. Thank you for that opportunity!” -Annie Sholemson

Applicants must meet specific guidelines and income limits apply to be considered for placement. We run a criminal background check, 3rd party verification of employment and assets, and require landlord and personal references. No pets. No smoking.

John J. Meany Senior Affordable Housing

The YMCA of the North Shore’s mission is to strengthen communities and promote healthy living in spirit, mind, and body. For over 160 years, the Y has worked side‐by‐side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Providing affordable housing has always been a core component of the Y’s mission. The Y offers housing to adults and families looking for an affordable place to call home. For the YMCA, turning this vacant building into senior affordable housing was the next logical step in furthering its mission to strengthen the Gloucester community.

We are thrilled to redevelop 71 Middle Street, the former home to the Cape Ann YMCA, into 44 units of much‐needed affordable senior rental housing with services. The $21 million project is centrally located in the downtown historic area of Gloucester and close to many amenities as well as public transportation. The 44 units of rental housing are one-bedroom apartments for those age 62 and over.

David Goodwin, Executive Director of Housing

Leasing Questions: 978-998-0274

245 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Our new units are exclusively for single individuals making under 60% of the AMI. Some subsidies (spelled wrong) are available. The location is within walking distance of public transportation (MBTA trains and buses), local restaurants and shops, grocery stores and beaches.

Amenities

In addition to living within walking distance to all that Beverly has to offer, tenants of Cabot Housing also enjoy:

  • Heat, hot water and electric cost included in the monthly rent
  • Central air conditioning
    Coin operated laundry
  • Accessible
  • Onsite maintenance and snow removal from a professional management team
  • Complimentary YMCA membership
  • Each studio unit has a kitchenette with sink, stove and apartment size refrigerator and comes fully furnished

Affordability
Applicants must meet specific guidelines and income limits to be considered for placement.

325 & 321 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

This beautiful co-ed enhanced single room occupancy building houses 32 individuals at 325 Cabot St. and offers energy-efficient new construction; in addition to the renovated 9 studio and 2 two-room apartments at 321 Cabot St. across the parking lot, for a total of 43 units of affordable housing. The location is close to public transportation (MBTA trains and buses) and Route 128, as well as beaches, parks, and shopping and dining along Cabot and Rantoul streets.

Amenities

In addition to living in the lovely coastal community of Beverly, tenants of Cabot Street Homes also enjoy:

325 Cabot Street

  • Energy Efficient Leed Platinum Certified Green building
  • Heat and hot water included in monthly rent
  • Full, handicap accessible kitchen and community room for tenants to meet and socialize
  • Coin-operated laundry on-site
  • Furnished with bed and bureau

321 Cabot Street

  • Studio apartments have heat, hot water, and electricity included in monthly rent
  • Two-room apartments – utilities not included
  • Private entrances

Both buildings enjoy:

Maintenance-free living with all landscaping and snow removal provided by a professional management team
Free off-street parking

9 Mill St & 10, 22 and 30 Grant St,. Beverly, MA 01915

Amenities:

  • Heat and hot water
  •  Free YMCA of the North Shore family membership
  •  Landscaping and snow removal
  •  First come first serve off-street parking with sticker
  •  On site management and maintenance team
  •  Coin operated laundry machines

Resident Rules:

  •  No overnight guests for more than 14 days in a calendar year
  •  No pets
  • No smoking

Rent:

  • 2 Bdrm. $1,113.00
  • 3 Bdrm. Starting at $1,321.00

23 & 35 Mill St., Beverly, MA 01915

Included Amenities:

  • Heat and hot water
  • Free YMCA of the North Shore family membership
  • Landscaping and snow removal
  • First come first serve off-street parking with sticker
  • On site management and maintenance team   
  • Coin operated laundry machines

Resident Rules:

  • No overnight guests for more than 14 days in a calendar year
  • No pets
  • No smoking

Rent

  • 1 Bdrm. $971.00
  • 2 Bdrm. $1,113.00
  • 3 Bdrm. Starting at $1,348.00

273 Rantoul St  Beverly, MA 01915

Amenities:

  •  Landscaping and snow removal
  •  On site management and maintenance team
  •  Coin operated laundry machines

Resident Rules:

  •  No overnight guests for more than 14 days in a calendar year
  •  No pets
     No smoking

Rent:

  • 3 Bdrm. $1,020.00 
  • 4 Bdrm. $1,396.00

71 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Brand new 1 bedroom apartments available for 1 or 2 people per apartment. This location is close to (MBTA trains and buses) as well as beaches, parks, shopping and dining along Main Street.

Amenities

In addition to living in the lovely coastal community of Gloucester, tenants of 71 Middle Street also enjoy:

  • Hot water included in monthly rent
  • Coin-operated laundry on site
  • All new appliances
  • Parking garage with first come first serve parking
  • Free YMCA membership
  • Maintenance-free living with all landscaping and snow removal provided by a professional team
  • Gated outdoor community courtyard

Affordability

Applicants must meet specific guidelines and income limits to be considered for placement.

goodwind@northshoreymca.org

67 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Amenities

  • Heat, hot water and electric cost included in the monthly rent
  • Coin operated laundry onsite
  • Maintenance and snow removal from a professional management team
  • Complementary YMCA membership to gym facility in the building. Enjoy some exercise on the basketball courts or a refreshing swim in the indoor pool

Affordability
All applicants must contact Gloucester Housing Authority and come from a homeless situation. Rent is subsidized and varies depending on income.

Contact
GLOUCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY to apply (978) 281-4770. (978) 281-4770.

170 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830

Amenities:

  • Heat, hot water and electric costs are included in the monthly rent
  • Coin-operated laundry
  • Maintenance and snow removal from a professional management team
  • Full kitchen and common room for residents to socialize and get to know each other
  • Each apartment will be furnished with a bed and clothing cabinet
  • Off-Street parking

Affordability
Applicants must meet specific guidelines and income limits to be considered for placement.

Contact
Pat Dennehy (978) 478-5024 or dennehyp@northshoreymca.org
(978) 478-5024 or dennehyp@northshoreymca.org

81 Winter Street, Haverhill, MA 01915

Amenities:

  • Heat, hot water, and electricity
  • Free YMCA of the North Shore individual membership
  • Shared community room with full size kitchen and cable TV
  • Off Street parking On site management and maintenance team
  • Coin operated laundry machines

Residents Rules:

  • No overnight guests
  • No pets
  • No Smoking

Affordability
Applicants must meet specific guidelines and income limits to be considered for placement.

Contact
Pat Dennehy (978) 478-5024 or dennehyp@northshoreymca.org
(978) 478-5024 or dennehyp@northshoreymca.org

108 & 112 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

Included Amenities:

  •  Heat and hot water
  •  Free YMCA of the North Shore family membership
  •  New appliances such as dishwasher, oven, & refrigerator
  •  Landscaping and snow removal
  •  On site management and maintenance team
  •  Coin operated laundry machines

Resident Rules:

  •  No overnight guests for more than 14 days in a calendar year
  •  No pets
  •  No smoking

Rent:

  • 1 Bdrm. $ 971.00
  • 2 Bdrm. $1,113.00   
  • 3 Bdrm. $1,248.00