South End Tenants Houses II

139 Pembroke St, Boston, MA 02118

South End Tenants Houses II is an income-restricted apartments at 139 Pembroke St in South End, Boston, MA 02118, with 185 apartments.

At a glance

• 185 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 14 studio, 64 1-bedroom, 71 2-bedroom, 7 3-bedroom, 16 4+ bedroom
• 1.69 acre lot
• Assessed at $1,308,344 for fiscal year 2023

No homes in South End Tenants Houses II are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

South End Tenants Houses II is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 172 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 80 out of 100 (2026-04-14).

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:

• Prudential (MBTA Green Line E), 0.3 mi
• Back Bay (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Framingham/Worcester Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.3 mi
• Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line), 0.3 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Tremont St @ Pembroke St (MBTA 43), 0.1 mi
• Dartmouth St @ Tremont St (MBTA 10), 0.2 mi
• Ruggles (MBTA 8 15 19), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Blackstone Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.3 mi
• Melvin H. King South End Academy (high, grades 2–12), 0.2 mi

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

Questions about South End Tenants Houses II

How many units are in South End Tenants Houses II?

South End Tenants Houses II has 185 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in South End Tenants Houses II right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in South End Tenants Houses II comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to South End Tenants Houses II?

Prudential (MBTA Green Line E) is 0.3 miles away, in a straight line.

Is South End Tenants Houses II income-restricted housing?

Yes. South End Tenants Houses II is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 172 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near South End Tenants Houses II

• Methunion Manor — 405 Columbus Ave, 149 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Concord House — 715 Tremont St, 90 apartments · built 1980 · 7 floors, 0.2 mi
• West Newton Apartments — 94 West Newton Street, 146 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Frederick Douglass — 725 Tremont St, 89 apartments · built 1977 · 7 floors, 0.2 mi
• St Botolph Apartments — 70 Saint Botolph St, 132 apartments · built 1972, 0.2 mi
• Torre Unidad — 80 W Dedham St, 199 apartments, 0.2 mi
• St Botolph Street Apartments — 8–16 Garrison St, 87 apartments · built 1910 · 7 floors · 3 listed now, 0.2 mi
• Tenant'S Development II — 566 Columbus Ave, 185 apartments · 3 listed now, 0.3 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

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 South End Tenants Houses II or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].