Frederick Douglass

725 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

Frederick Douglass is a 7-story housing for older adults at 725 Tremont St in South End, Boston, MA 02118, with 89 apartments, built in 1977.

At a glance

• 89 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1977
• 7 floors
• Bedrooms: 42 studio, 35 1-bedroom, 1 2-bedroom
• 1.03 acre lot

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

Income-restricted housing

Frederick Douglass is in Federal public housing. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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), 0.2 mi
• Symphony (MBTA Green Line E), 0.3 mi
• Prudential (MBTA Green Line E), 0.4 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Tremont St @ Worcester St (MBTA 43), under 0.1 mi
• Massachusetts Ave @ Tremont St (MBTA 1), 0.1 mi
• Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Hurley K-8 School (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.1 mi
• Carter School (high, grades 7–12), 0.3 mi

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

Questions about Frederick Douglass

How many units are in Frederick Douglass?

Frederick Douglass has 89 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Frederick Douglass built?

Frederick Douglass was built in 1977 and has 7 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Frederick Douglass right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Frederick Douglass?

Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line) is 0.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Frederick Douglass income-restricted housing?

Yes. Frederick Douglass is in Federal public housing. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near Frederick Douglass

• Concord House — 715 Tremont St, 90 apartments · built 1980 · 7 floors, 0.1 mi
• Brownstone Apartments — 163 W Springfield St, 75 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Tenant'S Development II — 566 Columbus Ave, 185 apartments · 3 listed now, 0.1 mi
• Brownstone Apartments — 12 Wellington St, 73 apartments, 0.2 mi
• West Newton Apartments — 94 West Newton Street, 146 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Historic South End Apartments — 792 Tremont St, 146 apartments, 0.2 mi
• South End Tenants Houses I — 106 W Concord St, 100 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Robert L Fortes House — 564 Massachusetts Ave, 69 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)
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• HUD Public Housing Developments

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