The Metropolitan

1 Nassau St, Boston, MA 02111

The Metropolitan is a 23-story public housing at 1 Nassau St in South End, Boston, MA 02111, with 118 apartments, built in 2004.

At a glance

118 apartments (the City of Boston assessor)
Built in 2004
23 floors
Units from 486 to 1,805 sq ft (median 1,028)
Bedrooms: 26 1-bedroom, 78 2-bedroom, 14 3-bedroom
Units assessed $319,100–$1,431,600, median $757,000 (FY2026)

Homes for sale in The Metropolitan

1 Nassau St #1002 — $319,000 · 1 bd, 1 ba, 510 sq ft
1 Nassau #1705 — $879,000 · 2 bd, 2 ba, 1,054 sq ft

Homes for rent in The Metropolitan

1 Nassau Street #903 — $3,595/mo · 2 bd, 2 ba, 1,099 sq ft
1 Nassau Street #409 — $3,630/mo · 2 bd, 2 ba, 1,245 sq ft
1 Nassau St #1401 — $3,900/mo · 2 bd, 2 ba, 1,026 sq ft
1 Nassau Street #612 — $4,000/mo · 3 bd, 2 ba, 1,295 sq ft

Income-restricted housing

The Metropolitan is in Project-based voucher (BHA-administered), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 81 low-income units, in service since 2004.

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:

Tufts Medical Center (MBTA Orange Line), under 0.1 mi
Boylston (MBTA Orange Line Green Line B·C·D·E), 0.3 mi
Arlington (MBTA Green Line B·C·D·E), 0.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr (MBTA 11 SL4 SL5), 0.1 mi
285 Tremont St (MBTA 43), 0.1 mi
Congress St @ Haymarket Sta (MBTA 4 92 93), 1.0 mi

Public schools nearby

Quincy Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.1 mi
Boston Adult Tech Academy (high, grades 11–12), 0.3 mi

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

Questions about The Metropolitan

How many units are in The Metropolitan?

The Metropolitan has 118 apartments, according to the City of Boston assessor.

When was The Metropolitan built?

The Metropolitan was built in 2004 and has 23 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in The Metropolitan right now?

Yes: 2 for sale from $319,000 and 4 for rent from $3,595 a month, listed on this page. Benjamin Realty can show any of them.

What are condos in The Metropolitan worth?

Units are assessed from $319,100 to $1,431,600 (median $757,000) for fiscal year 2026. Assessed values are set for taxes and can differ from market value.

How big are the units in The Metropolitan?

Units run from 486 to 1,805 square feet, with a median of 1,028.

What is the closest T or train station to The Metropolitan?

Tufts Medical Center (MBTA Orange Line) is under 0.1 miles away, in a straight line.

Is The Metropolitan income-restricted housing?

Yes. The Metropolitan is in Project-based voucher (BHA-administered), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 81 low-income units. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near The Metropolitan

Tai Tung Village — 230 Harrison Ave, 214 apartments, 0.1 mi
One Greenway — 99 Kneeland St, 217 condos · built 2013 · 21 floors · 2 listed now, 0.1 mi
Mass Pike Towers — 360 Tremont St, 200 apartments, 0.2 mi
Hong Lok House — 15 Essex St, 75 apartments, 0.3 mi
Sepia — 30–36 Traveler St, 77 condos · built 2015 · 8 floors, 0.3 mi
Siena — 40 Traveler St, 76 condos · built 2016 · 8 floors · 3 listed now, 0.3 mi
The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common — 2–16 Avery St, 171 condos · built 2000 · 40 floors · 10 listed now, 0.3 mi
One Charles — 1 Charles Street South, 233 condos · built 2004 · 17 floors · 1 listed now, 0.3 mi

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

Sources

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in The Metropolitan or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].