MAYOR MICHELLE WU, THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS AND PINE STREET INN CELEBRATE 99 NEW SUPPORTIVE HOMES AT 900 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD

MAYOR MICHELLE WU, THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS AND PINE STREET INN CELEBRATE 99 NEW SUPPORTIVE HOMES AT 900 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD 

Former hotel transformed into permanent supportive housing for older adults who have experienced homelessness 

BOSTON – Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today joined The Community Builders, Pine Street Inn, state leaders, community partners, and housing advocates to celebrate the grand opening of 900 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester, where a former hotel has been transformed into 99 affordable studio apartments for older adults who have experienced chronic homelessness.

“Boston is taking every opportunity to ensure that all our residents have a fair chance at a safe and stable place to live,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The residences at 900 Morrisey Boulevard are thoughtfully designed for our older residents, who have helped build a City known for its incredible community, rich history and care for one another. I’m grateful to Pine Street Inn, The Community Builders, our state partners, and everyone who helped make these homes possible so our residents can stay in the communities where they belong.”

The conversion of a former hotel into affordable housing was led by a partnership between The Community Builders and the Pine Street Inn. The fully furnished homes provide older adults who have experienced homelessness with safe, stable housing and robust wraparound services within the building. 

The project received American Rescue Plan funding from the City of Boston, Housing Choice Vouchers to support all the homes from the Boston Housing Authority, and funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, the Community Economic Development and Assistance Corporation, and MassHousing. Significant philanthropic support from the Yawkey Foundation and the Pine Street Inn will continue to support resident services at the building.

The development, a partnership owned and operated by The Community Builders, with Pine Street Inn providing services, offers residents safe, stable homes and 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 Boston Housing Authority, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and public and private partners. All 99 apartments are deeply affordable, expanding housing opportunities for residents with extremely low incomes and providing the supportive services necessary for long-term stability. 

“Permanent supportive housing allows our residents 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 this demographic. 900 Morrissey Boulevard will allow 99 older adults, who were living in shelter or on the street, to live in a safe, respectful community. 

“The Boston Housing Authority is proud to provide project-based vouchers to make a supportive housing community like 900 Morrissey Boulevard possible,” said BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok. “With strong partners like the Pine Street Inn and The Community Builders, we know this is a place where elders can age in dignity supported by the wraparound services they require.”  

“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 Boulevard 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.” 

Since Mayor Wu took office, the City and its partners have helped nearly 9,000 households experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing and created 668 new permanent supportive housing units for residents transitioning out of homelessness. These efforts have contributed to a 19 percent decline in overall homelessness since 2021, including a 31 percent reduction in unsheltered homelessness, according to Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count.

“Transforming 900 Morrissey from a former hotel into 99 permanent homes shows what’s possible when creative reuse is matched with a long-term commitment to residents,” said Bart Mitchell, president and CEO of The Community Builders. “Together with Pine Street Inn and our public, civic and financial partners, we are creating more than housing, we are creating a community where people moving out of homelessness can find stability, connection and the opportunity to thrive.”   

“Housing ends homelessness,” said Lyndia Downie, president and executive director of Pine Street Inn. “At 900 Morrissey Boulevard, residents have a home of their own along with supportive services to help them maintain their health, independence, and stability. We are proud to work together 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.” 

 “Converting a hotel into permanent housing takes careful planning, collaboration and a shared commitment to the people who will live there,” said Andy Waxman, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development at The Community Builders. “As developers and owners, our commitment continues well beyond today’s ribbon cutting, through the daily work of caring for the building and supporting a welcoming residential community.”

“MassHousing is excited for the residents who now call 900 Morrissey Boulevard home and have new opportunities opened to them by having an affordable and stable place to live,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “This was truly a collaborative effort among all the partners involved with the common goal of developing this deeply affordable and supportive housing community.”

Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, Boston is moving forward with new homes across the city while expanding access to affordable housing and homeownership. Since Mayor Wu took office, nearly 40,000 homes have been completed, entered construction, or advanced into the development pipeline, including nearly 12,000 income-restricted homes. More than 16,700 homes are complete, and another 6,000 are under construction, with additional projects moving through the development pipeline. This progress includes more than 1,600 income-restricted homeownership opportunities, helping more Boston residents put down roots and build wealth in the neighborhoods they call home.

The Wu administration is also working to address Boston’s housing needs from multiple angles, including creating homes on public land, converting underused buildings into housing, expanding affordable homeownership, preventing displacement, and supporting renters and homeowners facing housing instability. Through initiatives including the Housing Accelerator Fund, Welcome Home Boston, and Housing with Public Assets, the City is using public resources and new approaches to increase housing opportunities across Boston. Together, these efforts reflect the administration’s commitment to making every Boston neighborhood a place where people at a range of incomes can find a home, put down roots, and build a future.