Category Archives: Apartments

City closes on Esterbrook Avenue properties

The city has closed on four Esterbrook Avenue properties where it plans to have a senior housing facility developed.

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Parking agreement for The Mint amended

City Council finalized changes to a parking financial agreement with developers of the Mint that provided some $300,000 in lieu of nearly 60 parking spaces.

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Phase 2 of Brownstones moves forward

The second phase of Meridia Brownstones would significantly boost the number of parking spaces originally approved for the entire project a decade ago.

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City Council OKs senior housing PILOT agreement

A proposed senior housing development would pay about $30,000 annually under a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement adopted by City Council.

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Revised plan proposes 42 units for senior housing

A revised concept plan for a senior housing development on Esterbook Avenue envisions 42 units instead of 60 units originally defined in a redevelopment plan.

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Nearly fully occupied, The Mint is for sale

The Mint, a new 225-unit complex downtown, is at nearly 100 percent occupancy across its two buildings — and has been for sale for months.

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Planning Board OKs 219 units at Essex, Bridge St.

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 213-unit development across the river from downtown, with a variance for studio units and several conditions, including parking.

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Council to borrow $2.6M for Esterbrook Avenue acquisitions

City Council plans to authorize borrowing $2.6 million to acquire four properties on Esterbook Avenue to eventually develop a 60-unit senior housing facility.

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