Marcus Garvey Gardens

44 John Eliot Sq, Boston, MA 02119 · also known as Roxbury Highland

Marcus Garvey Gardens is an income-restricted apartments at 44 John Eliot Sq in Boston, MA 02119, with 162 apartments.

At a glance

• 162 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 155 1-bedroom, 6 3-bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

Marcus Garvey Gardens is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 161 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 93 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: 97 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Roxbury Crossing (MBTA Orange Line), 0.3 mi
• Ruggles (MBTA Orange Line Franklin/Foxboro Line Needham Line), 0.5 mi
• Museum of Fine Arts (MBTA Green Line E), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• 42A John Eliot Sq (MBTA 14 41 45), under 0.1 mi
• Malcolm X Blvd @ Madison Park HS (MBTA 15 23 28), 0.1 mi
• Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 0.4 mi

Public schools nearby

• Hale Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.3 mi
• Higginson-Lewis K-8 School (middle, grades 3–8), 0.7 mi
• Madison Park Technical Vocational High School (high, grades 9–12), 0.2 mi

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

Questions about Marcus Garvey Gardens

How many units are in Marcus Garvey Gardens?

Marcus Garvey Gardens has 162 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Marcus Garvey Gardens right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Marcus Garvey Gardens comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Marcus Garvey Gardens?

Roxbury Crossing (MBTA Orange Line) is 0.3 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Marcus Garvey Gardens income-restricted housing?

Yes. Marcus Garvey Gardens is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 161 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Marcus Garvey Gardens

• Whittier Choice — 1158 Tremont Street, 68 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Smith House — 757 Shawmut Ave, 132 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Mission Main — 5 Horadan Way, 139 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Alice Heyward Taylor Apartments — 54 Annunciation Rd, 361 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Madison Park Apartments IV — 122 Dewitt Dr, 143 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Taurus at Fountain Hill — 16 Akron St, 73 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Madison Melnea Cass Apartments — Brook Marshall Rd, 76 apartments · built 2019 · 5 floors, 0.4 mi
• Alice H. Taylor Apartments — 260M Ruggles St, 363 apartments · built 1981, 0.5 mi

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