Dear Prospective Tenant:
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to provide you with the information for renting a new apartment at the Gateway Boston.
Location and Building Description
Gateway Boston is located at 900 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215. The property is located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston and is conveniently located right near Fenway Park.
Gateway Boston includes 32 new luxury residences. There will be a total of 4 affordable rentals.
The apartment amenities include:
- Wood laminate cabinets
- Engineered white oak wood flooring
- Carpeted bedrooms
- Ceramic tile tubs/showers
- European style stainless steel appliance package
- Washer and dryer included
Households may request an application be sent by email or mail from May 15th- May25th through the following methods:
Email: irhousing@gatewayboston.com
Call: 857-264-0541
Applications will also be available in person on the following dates and times
Date Time
Monday, May 15th 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Wednesday, May 17th 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Thursday, May 18th 4:00M – 8:00PM
Saturday, May 20th 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Monday, May 22nd 10:00PM - 2:00PM
Wednesday, May 24th 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: 900 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215
Return completed applications by mail only, postmarked no later than May 29th, 2017 to:
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Attn: Brian Caluori
900 Beacon Street #207
Boston, MA 02215
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty will email or mail you a receipt within five business days to confirm that we have received your completed application. If you have not received confirmation within five business days you must contact our office at 857-264-0541 immediately.
Following the lottery, applications will be ranked based on lottery number, income category and preferences.
Preference/Requirements
Applicants for the Gateway Boston must meet certain requirements in order to qualify to rent an affordable unit. Applicants will also be given preferences in the selection of the affordable units. The requirements and preferences are defined in order below.
Preferences (in order)
- Boston Residents: Boston resident shall mean any individual whose principal residence, where he or she permanently and normally eats, sleeps and maintains his or her normal personal and household effects, is in the City of Boston. Required Documentation: A minimum of two (2) utility bills from separate companies dated within 60 days of application from electric, oil cable gas or telephone. Additional documentation may be required.
- Minimum Household Size of at least one person per bedroom: Applicants with 2 or more household members will receive preference for the 2 bedroom apartment
All preferences and income will be verified through a third party.
Timeline
Following the lottery, prospective tenants must adhere to the following schedule:
1-2 weeks following the lottery, the top pool of applicants, based on lottery number, income category and preferences, will be contacted to supply any additional information needed for the BRA application. At the same time, applicants will be required to complete a credit and background application.
Upon review of the BRA application, minimum income requirement and credit, applicants will then be invited to tour the apartments.
Please note the minimum income requirement is three times the annual rent. Minimum income requirements do not apply to applicants with Section 8 vouchers.
From there the BRA application package will be submitted to the BRA for approval. This process takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
Move-ins
Move-ins will be scheduled for July 2017 – August 2017.
Once again, thank you for considering the Gateway Boston for your new home. We look forward to working with you.
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty staff is available to answer any questions during the process. Please feel free to contact us at irhousing@gatewayboston.com / 857-264-0541.
Thank you,
Brian D. Caluori
REALTOR® | BRA Affordable Housing Specialist
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
556 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
www.gibsonsothebysrealty.com
