Bay Village

65 S 1st St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Bay Village is a public housing at 65 S 1st St in New Bedford, MA 02740, with 280 apartments, built in 1941.

At a glance

• 280 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)
• Built in 1941

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

Income-restricted housing

Bay Village is in Federal public housing.

New Bedford 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:

• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 0.8 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Boa Vista Towers (SRTA 205), under 0.1 mi
• Acushnet Ave and Madison St (SRTA 201 205), under 0.1 mi
• Union St and Sixth St (SRTA 203), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Alfred J Gomes (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.4 mi
• Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (high, grades 6–12), 0.5 mi

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

Questions about Bay Village

How many units are in Bay Village?

Bay Village has 280 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

When was Bay Village built?

Bay Village was built in 1941.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Bay Village right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Bay Village comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Bay Village?

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 0.8 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Bay Village income-restricted housing?

Yes. Bay Village is in Federal public housing. Apply through New Bedford Housing Authority.

Buildings near Bay Village

• Boa Vista Towers — 134 S Second St, 100 apartments · built 1972 · 7 floors, 0 mi
• Harborview Towers — 280–282 Acushnet Ave, 72 apartments · built 1971 · 6 floors, 0.1 mi
• Olympia Towers — 671 Purchase St, 90 apartments · built 1918 · 10 floors, 0.2 mi
• The Roosevelt — 415 County St, 73 apartments · built 1924 · 5 floors · 2 listed now, 0.3 mi
• The Regency — 800–802 Pleasant St, 129 apartments · built 1986 · 15 floors, 0.5 mi
• New Verdean — 99 Acushnet Ave, 110 apartments, 0.6 mi
• Bedford towers — 231 Middle St, 117 apartments · built 1977 · 7 floors, 0.6 mi
• Melville Towers — 850 Pleasant St, 327 apartments · built 1976 · 11 floors, 0.6 mi

More: all 22 large buildings in New Bedford · New Bedford homes for sale and rent

Sources

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

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