Cummins Towers

855 American Legion Hwy, Boston, MA 02131

Cummins Towers is an income-restricted apartments at 855 American Legion Hwy in Roslindale, Boston, MA 02131, with 239 apartments.

At a glance

• 239 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 3 studio, 70 1-bedroom, 46 2-bedroom, 11 3-bedroom

No homes in Cummins Towers are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Cummins Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 180 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 91 out of 100 (2024-11-19).

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 80 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Roslindale Village (MBTA Needham Line), 0.9 mi
• Blue Hill Avenue (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 1.2 mi
• Mattapan (MBTA Mattapan Line), 1.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

• American Legion Hwy @ Cummins Hwy (MBTA 14), under 0.1 mi
• Cummins Hwy @ American Legion Hwy (MBTA 30), under 0.1 mi
• Washington St @ Cummins Hwy (MBTA 30 34 34E), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Philbrick Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.5 mi
• Another Course To College (high, grades 9–12), 0.9 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Cummins Towers

How many units are in Cummins Towers?

Cummins Towers has 239 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Cummins Towers right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Cummins Towers comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Cummins Towers?

Roslindale Village (MBTA Needham Line) is 0.9 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Cummins Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Cummins Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 180 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Cummins Towers

• Roslyn Apartments — 1 Cliffmont St Apt 211, 119 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Stony Brook Village — 790 Hyde Park Ave, 78 apartments · built 1965 · 1 listed now, 0.4 mi
• The Villages at Clarendon Hill — 1–102 Victoria Heights Rd, 102 condos · built 1987 · 1 listed now, 0.6 mi
• Schoolhouse Brookledge Cummins — 610 Cummins Hwy, 90 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Roslindale House — 120 Poplar St, 84 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Florence Apartments — 214 Florence St, 108 apartments · built 1987 · 2 listed now, 0.7 mi
• Woodbourne Apartments — 6 Southbourne Rd, 75 apartments, 0.8 mi
• Archdale — 75 Archdale Road, 285 apartments · built 1953, 0.9 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Roslindale neighborhood guide

Sources

• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Cummins Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].