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Berkshire Housing Development Corporation & Housing Services Inc.

See individual property listings below for current vacancies.

Download an application or you may contact Berkshire Housing at 413-499-1630 x 129.

We maintain waiting lists for all of our properties.

Affordable Housing for the Elderly and Disabled

Berkshire Housing is committed to developing and managing affordable and accessible housing options to qualified senior residents. Our services include management and maintenance of our facilities as well as coordinating community supports and resident services for our tenants.


Featured Property:

Clark Biscuit Apartments     Get an application here!

179-191 Ashland Avenue
North Adams, MA
  

  


 

 

 

 

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Building Features: Converted from a vacant historic mill building, this 43 apartment unit will provide affordable rental apartments for families. Located in Downtown North Adams where shopping, churches, post office, library and banks are in walking distance. There is also local bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to enter into a contract. Income eligibility requirements apply. For more details, please contact Bonnie Mullett at 413-499-1630 x 129 or send her an email. Please see listing below for a complete profile.

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Vacancies:    Two Bedroom Apartments

Bostwick Gardens                     Get an application here!
899 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forthfor HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Bostwick Gardens is located about 2 miles south of downtown Great Barrington. A block away is the town senior center which offers various activities and lunches. There is a grocery store and department store within 1/2 mile. There is bus service available to Pittsfield and other area towns. These apartments were newly constructed in May 1987.

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28 Apartments
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No Vacancies

Capitol Square                                Get an application here!
379 North Street
Pittsfield, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Capitol Square is conveniently located in downtown Pittsfield where shopping, churches, Post Office, doctors and hospital are within walking distance. There is also bus service to all areas of the city and county. The Senior Center is located across the street and offers such activities as lunches, health clinics, traveling groups, bingo, swimming at the YMCA, and bowling. There is also an adult day care center located adjacent to the building.

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68 Apartments
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No Vacancies

Crossway Village                       Get an application here!
High Street
Lee, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forthfor HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Crossway Village, formerly Lee Central School, is conveniently located on Crossway in Lee where shopping, churches, Post Office, library and banks are easily accessible. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns.

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Crossway Village
37 Apartments
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No Vacancies

Epworth Arms                             Get an application here!
350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forthfor HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Epworth Arms is located close to downtown Pittsfield and is accessible by car, bus or by foot. There is a convenience store and church next to the property. These apartments were newly constructed in October 1988.

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Epworth Arms
39 Apartments
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No Vacancies

George Street
18 George Street
Pittsfield, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Please contact Berkshire Housing's Leasing Manager for up to date guideline information, (413) 499-1630 x 129 or you may contact her by email.

Building Features: George Street, conveniently located in Pittsfield off of Route 7, has ample parking, and is very near a large and well known grocery store. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns.

George Street
6 Apartments

No Vacancies

 

Holy Family Terrace                  Get an application here!
611 State Road
North Adams, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forthfor HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Holy Family Terrace is located on the west side of North Adams, adjacent to Holy Family Church at the foot of Mt. Greylock. Downtown North Adams and Williamstown are within a short bus or car ride. These apartments were completed in September 1991.

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Holy Family Terrace
39 Apartments
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2 effficiency apartments available.

Hyde Place                                     Get an application here!
46 Railroad Street
Lee, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forthfor HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Hyde Place is conveniently located on Main Street in Lee where shopping, churches, Post Office, library and banks are easily accessible. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns. These apartments were newly constructed in January 1985.

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41 Apartments
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Two efficiency apartments available

Proprietors Fields                        Get an application here!
118 Church Street
Williamstown, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Applicants must be at least 62 years of age or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with requirements set forthfor HUD 202 projects and must fall within income eligibility requirements.

Building Features: Proprietors Fields, constructed in November 1979, is located just off of Main St., in Williamstown. A short walk or bus ride will bring you to the center of town. The town senior center or Harper Center is located adjacent to the Proprietors Fields property and offers many activities including hot lunches, exercise, dance and cooking classes, health clinics, bingo, bridge, entertainment and social functions. Transportation is also provided for medical and social appointments, grocery shopping and banking and visiting to local nursing homes. Some of these activities require a voluntary donation.

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60 Apartments
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No Vacancies

The Redfield House
48 Elizabeth Street
Pittsfield, MA

Eligibility Guidelines: Housing and support services for pregnant women and young parents ages 18-24, and their children. Please contact Berkshire Housing's Senior Program Representaive for up to date guideline information, (413) 499-4887 x 120 or you may contact her by email.

Building Features: A supportive housing complex for a young single parent and their children, located in a former 100 year old school building. It gives parents an opportunity to complete their education and learn work skills while living in a safe, secure environment. It is managed by Berkshire Housing Services, Inc. and Berkshire Children & Families.

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44 Studio Apartments
For vacancy information:
Call 413-499-4887 x 120

The Pittsfield YMCA                 Download Application #1
292 North St., Pittsfield, MA                Download Application #2
                                        (YMCA applicants fill out both #1 & #2 )

Eligibility Guidelines: Please contact Berkshire Housing's Leasing Department for up to date guideline information, (413) 499-1630 x 129 or you may contact her by email.

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Building Features: The Pittsfield YMCA is conveniently located on North Street in downtown Pittsfield. It is a four story brick building constructed in 1910. This centrally located and historic building has 44 newly renovated studio apartments. These newly renovated apartments are located on the top two floors of the building and provide many amenities not found in similar housing.


44 Studio Apartments
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