Boston leaders and community advocates announced on Monday that a Mattapan housing complex will be converted to income-restricted units in perpetuity.
Nearly 350 apartments at Fairlawn Estates will be income-restricted and will undergo much-needed renovations after a transfer of ownership to Related Companies affordable housing.
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"Over last few years, the rent was hiked up and families were forced out of Fair Lawn, out of Mattapan and out of Boston," Mayor Michelle Wu said. "Rather than back down, our Fair Lawn residents organized."
The project represents an $11 million investment by the city.
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Residents of the complex are guaranteed to not see rent increases that exceed 2%.
"The announcement builds on Mayor Wu's work to make Boston a home for everyone and the administration's ongoing efforts to make Boston more affordable for all residents," Wu's office said in a statement.
