BOSTON, MA – Mayor Michelle Wu today joined The Community Builders, Pine Street Inn, Secretary Matias and other state leaders, community partners, and housing advocates to celebrate the grand opening of 900 Morrissey in Dorchester, where a former hotel has been transformed into 99 affordable studio apartments for older adults who have experienced chronic homelessness.
Draft-“Every Bostonian deserves a safe and stable place to call home,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “At 900 Morrissey Avenue, we are turning a former hotel into 99 permanent homes where older residents can live with dignity and have the support they need to thrive. I’m grateful to Pine Street Inn, The Community Builders, our state partners, and everyone who helped make these homes possible as we continue working to ensure that every resident can have a place to call home in Boston.”
The Community Builders serve as the developer, owner and manager of 900 Morrissey, while a partnership with Pine Street Inn, provides residents with safe, stable homes along with on-site services designed to support their health, independence, and long-term housing stability. The project was made possible through funding and collaboration among the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and public and private partners. All 99 apartments are deeply affordable, expanding housing opportunities for residents with extremely low incomes while providing the supportive services necessary for long-term stability.
“900 Morrissey shows what is possible when we pair creative reuse of existing buildings with a long-term commitment to residents,” said Bart Mitchell, president and CEO, The Community Builders. “The Community Builders is proud to have developed this community and to remain here as its owner and property manager, working closely with Pine Street Inn and our public, civic and financial partners to create homes where residents can thrive.”
The opening of these apartments builds on Boston’s broader strategy to reduce homelessness by expanding permanent housing and supportive services. Since Mayor Wu took office, Boston has expanded the supply of permanent supportive housing, creating 668 new units for residents transitioning out of homelessness. At the same time, the City and its partners continue to help people experiencing homelessness move into existing permanent housing across Boston. In 2025 alone, these efforts helped house 979 individuals and 1,071 families, representing 3,261 people. That included more than 200 unsheltered individuals who moved directly from the street into permanent homes.
“Housing ends homelessness,” said Lyndia Downie, president and executive director of Pine Street Inn. “At 900 Morrissey Avenue, residents have a home of their own along with supportive services to help them maintain their health, independence, and stability. We are proud to partner with The Community Builders, the City of Boston, and our many supporters to create a welcoming community where older adults can move forward with dignity.”
“900 Morrissey demonstrates what strong partnerships can accomplish for residents and communities,” said Andy Waxman, President of The Community Builders. “Together, we have transformed an existing building into safe, stable homes where older adults who have experienced homelessness can remain connected to the services and community they need.”
Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, Boston has made historic progress toward creating and preserving homes that residents can afford. Since the start of her first term, the City has produced or begun construction on more than 18,000 new homes, including thousands of income-restricted units. The Mayor has launched new policies to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build housing across every neighborhood. In addition to the production of new housing, Mayor Wu has also directed record levels of investment to expand affordable homeownership and support renters and homeowners who face housing instability.
“Permanent supportive housing gives people more than an apartment. It allows them to focus on their health, rebuild connections, and plan for the future,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “As our homeless population ages, it is critical that we create supportive housing that meets the unique needs of our older residents. 900 Morrissey Avenue helps meet this goal by allowing 99 older adults who have experienced chronic homelessness to remain housed and age with strength and dignity in the City.”
“For older adults, having a home of your own means having the stability to age with dignity, stay connected to community, and maintain your independence,” said Emily Shea, Commissioner of AgeStrong. “The 99 new homes at 900 Morrissey Avenue will give older residents who have experienced homelessness a place where they can feel secure and supported as they age. This project reflects the kind of city we want Boston to be, one where older people of all incomes can have a safe place to call home and the opportunity to thrive.”
Through innovative programs like the Housing Accelerator Fund, Welcome Home Boston, and the Housing with Public Assets initiative, the City is finding new ways to create housing on public land, convert vacant buildings into homes, and support residents in building wealth and stability. The Mayor’s focus on climate and health has also made Boston a national leader in green and energy-efficient housing. Together, these efforts are helping to make Boston a city where every resident can have a safe, stable, and affordable home, and where communities can grow stronger for generations to come.