Martin Luther King Towers

280 MLK Blvd, Boston, MA 02119 · also known as MLK Towers

Martin Luther King Towers is a housing for older adults at 280 MLK Blvd in Boston, MA 02119, with 104 apartments, built in 1960.

At a glance

• 104 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1960
• Bedrooms: 26 studio, 78 1-bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

Martin Luther King Towers 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: 76 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Uphams Corner (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.8 mi
• Jackson Square (MBTA Orange Line), 0.8 mi
• Stony Brook (MBTA Orange Line), 1.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Humboldt Ave @ Humboldt Ct (MBTA 44), 0.1 mi
• Warren St @ ML King Blvd (MBTA 14 19 23), 0.1 mi
• Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Trotter Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.3 mi
• Higginson-Lewis K-8 School (middle, grades 3–8), 0.2 mi
• Boston Latin Academy (high, grades 7–12), 0.2 mi

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

Questions about Martin Luther King Towers

How many units are in Martin Luther King Towers?

Martin Luther King Towers has 104 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Martin Luther King Towers built?

Martin Luther King Towers was built in 1960.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Martin Luther King Towers right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Martin Luther King Towers?

Uphams Corner (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line) is 0.8 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Martin Luther King Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Martin Luther King Towers is in Federal public housing. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near Martin Luther King Towers

• Charlame Park Homes — 28 N Charlame Ct, 92 apartments, 0.1 mi
• New Port Antonio — 20 Deckard St Apt 5, 227 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Esperanza — 80 Walnut Ave, 82 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Marksdale Gardens — 2 Crestwood Park, 178 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Warren Gardens — 1 Rockland St, 228 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Mount Pleasant Apartments — 2 Waverly St, 98 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Washington Park — 187 Walnut Ave, 96 apartments, 0.3 mi
• St Josephs Housing — 55 Rockland St, 137 apartments, 0.3 mi

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Sources

• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• HUD Public Housing Developments
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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 Martin Luther King Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].