Northampton Street Residences

Northampton Street Residences

Boston, MA

Northampton Street Residences involves 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 will include bike storage and a rooftop amenity deck, and a pocket park will serve as a transition to the neighboring Newcastle Court building.

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

A key objective of this project is to facilitate the return of individuals from the area who have been displaced due to increased urban development. Priority ownership will be granted to families able to furnish documentation indicating prior residency. Kaplan will also be working 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.

Kaplan broke ground in September 2023 and the building was topped out in July 2024. Northampton Street Residences is expected to be completed by March 2025.

Renderings courtesy of Höweler + Yoon Architecture