Franklin Square House

11 E Newton St, Boston, MA 02118

Franklin Square House is a housing for older adults at 11 E Newton St in South End, Boston, MA 02118, with 193 apartments, built in 1853.

At a glance

• 193 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Built in 1853
• Bedrooms: 51 studio, 121 1-bedroom, 21 2-bedroom
• 4,500 sq ft of building area
• 1.17 acre lot

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

Income-restricted housing

Franklin Square House is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 183 low-income units and 193 HUD-assisted units, in service since 2012. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 91 out of 100 (2026-01-13).

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

Getting around

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

Closest train and subway stops:

• Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line), 0.6 mi
• Back Bay (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Framingham/Worcester Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.6 mi
• Prudential (MBTA Green Line E), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Washington St @ E Newton St (MBTA 8 SL4 SL5), under 0.1 mi
• E Newton St @ Washington St (MBTA 10), under 0.1 mi
• Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Blackstone Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.2 mi
• Melvin H. King South End Academy (high, grades 2–12), 0.4 mi

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

Questions about Franklin Square House

How many units are in Franklin Square House?

Franklin Square House has 193 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

When was Franklin Square House built?

Franklin Square House was built in 1853.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Franklin Square House right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Franklin Square House comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Franklin Square House?

Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line) is 0.6 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Franklin Square House income-restricted housing?

Yes. Franklin Square House is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 183 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Franklin Square House

• The Cosmopolitian — 771 Harrison Ave, 122 condos · built 1966 · 8 listed now, 0.1 mi
• Ruth Barkley Apartments — 1472 Washington St, 414 apartments · built 1950, 0.1 mi
• South End Tenants Houses I — 106 W Concord St, 100 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Washington Manor — 26 Worcester St, 84 apartments · 2 listed now, 0.2 mi
• The Smith — 700 Harrison Ave, 84 condos · built 2006 · 6 floors · 2 listed now, 0.2 mi
• Villa Victoria — 393 Shawmut Ave, 190 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments — 42 Harrison Archway, 414 apartments, 0.2 mi
• West Newton Apartments — 94 West Newton Street, 146 apartments, 0.2 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
• Wikidata (CC0)

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 Franklin Square House or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].