Florence Apartments

214 Florence St, Boston, MA

Florence Apartments is a residential complex at 214 Florence St in Roslindale, Boston, MA, with 108 apartments, built in 1987.

At a glance

• 108 apartments at 21 street addresses (the City of Boston assessor)
• Built in 1987
• Units from 1,074 to 1,731 sq ft (median 1,729)
• Bedrooms: 44 2-bedroom, 64 3-bedroom
• Units assessed $264,600–$572,500, median $402,700 (FY2026)

Homes for sale in Florence Apartments

• 217-219 Florence Street #1 — $465,000 · 2 bd, 1 ba, 1,009 sq ft
• 10-14 Marion St — $1,995,000 · 5,747 sq ft

Income-restricted housing

Florence Apartments is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 126 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 88 out of 100 (2025-01-31).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 84 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Roslindale Village (MBTA Needham Line), 0.5 mi
• Forest Hills (MBTA Orange Line Franklin/Foxboro Line Needham Line), 0.9 mi
• Bellevue (MBTA Needham Line), 1.3 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Hyde Park Ave opp Florian Street (MBTA 32), 0.1 mi
• Washington St @ Granfield Ave (MBTA 30 34 34E), 0.2 mi
• Forest Hills (MBTA 16 21 30), 0.9 mi

Public schools nearby

• Philbrick Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.3 mi
• Margarita Muniz Academy (high, grades 9–12), 1.3 mi

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

Questions about Florence Apartments

How many units are in Florence Apartments?

Florence Apartments has 108 apartments across 21 street addresses, according to the City of Boston assessor.

When was Florence Apartments built?

Florence Apartments was built in 1987.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Florence Apartments right now?

Yes: 2 for sale from $465,000, listed on this page. Benjamin Realty can show any of them.

What are condos in Florence Apartments worth?

Units are assessed from $264,600 to $572,500 (median $402,700) for fiscal year 2026. Assessed values are set for taxes and can differ from market value.

How big are the units in Florence Apartments?

Units run from 1,074 to 1,731 square feet, with a median of 1,729.

What is the closest T or train station to Florence Apartments?

Roslindale Village (MBTA Needham Line) is 0.5 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Florence Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Florence Apartments is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 126 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Florence Apartments

• Woodbourne Apartments — 6 Southbourne Rd, 75 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Archdale — 75 Archdale Road, 285 apartments · built 1953, 0.3 mi
• Roslindale House — 120 Poplar St, 84 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Cummins Towers — 855 American Legion Hwy, 239 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Roslyn Apartments — 1 Cliffmont St Apt 211, 119 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Stony Brook Village — 790 Hyde Park Ave, 78 apartments · built 1965 · 1 listed now, 1.1 mi
• Washington Beech — 4560 Washington Street, 206 apartments, 1.1 mi
• South Street Apartments — 15 St. Rose St, 132 apartments, 1.2 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• City of Boston FY2026 Property Assessment
• 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. Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data checked 2026-11-02.

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