Northampton Street Residences

Northampton Street Residences

Boston, MA

Northampton Street Residences involved the redevelopment of a 9,586 SF surface parking lot to create a new six-story, 40,000 SF wood-frame podium building. All 47 units are designated as affordable and will be a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. The building includes bike storage and a rooftop amenity deck, and a pocket park serves as a transition to the neighboring Newcastle Court building.

The project faced unique challenges due to its zero-lot line location and an adjacent construction site, with which Kaplan shared a site access point and utility tie-in locations. Kaplan frequently collaborated with the neighboring contractor and nearby residents to mitigate any potential disturbances, including vehicle access and deliveries.

A key objective of this project was to facilitate the return of individuals from the area who were been displaced due to increased urban development. Priority ownership was granted to families able to furnish documentation indicating prior residency. Kaplan also worked with the City of Boston to achieve the Boston Residents Job Policy’s (BRJP) minority business enterprise (MBE) subcontract goals, as well as worker hour goals for Boston residents, people of color, and women.