John W. Sheedy Building

88 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA

John W. Sheedy Building is a housing for older adults at 88 Pleasant Street in Gloucester, MA, with 81 apartments, built in 1981.

At a glance

• 81 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1981
• Bedrooms: 81 1-bedroom

No homes in John W. Sheedy Building are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

John W. Sheedy Building is in State public housing (Chapter 667). Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

Gloucester Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 92 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Gloucester (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 0.2 mi
• West Gloucester (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 2.2 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Sheedy Park (CATA 2), under 0.1 mi
• Prospect St & Pleasant St (CATA 2A), 0.1 mi
• Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester (CATA 2 3 4), 0.2 mi

Public schools nearby

• East Veterans Elementary School (elementary, grades K–5), 0.7 mi
• Ralph B O'Maley Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 1.0 mi
• Gloucester High (high, grades 9–12), 0.7 mi

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

Questions about John W. Sheedy Building

How many units are in John W. Sheedy Building?

John W. Sheedy Building has 81 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was John W. Sheedy Building built?

John W. Sheedy Building was built in 1981.

Are there homes for sale or rent in John W. Sheedy Building right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in John W. Sheedy Building comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to John W. Sheedy Building?

Gloucester (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line) is 0.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is John W. Sheedy Building income-restricted housing?

Yes. John W. Sheedy Building is in State public housing (Chapter 667). Apply through Gloucester Housing Authority.

Buildings near John W. Sheedy Building

• Willowood Gardens — 1 Willowood Rd, 89 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Central Grammar Apartments — 10 Dale Ave, 78 apartments, 0.2 mi
• George W. McPherson Park — 31 Prospect Street, 97 apartments, 0.2 mi

More: all 4 large buildings in Gloucester · Gloucester homes for sale and rent

Sources

• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• 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 John W. Sheedy Building or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].