O’Brien Towers

73 Bicknell Street, Quincy, MA · also known as O'Brien Towers Elderly Housing

O’Brien Towers is a housing for older adults at 73 Bicknell Street in Quincy, MA, with 274 apartments.

At a glance

• 274 apartments (the housing authority)
• Bedrooms: 274 1-bedroom
• 3.83 acre lot
• Assessed at $49,743,700 for fiscal year 2027

No homes in O’Brien Towers are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

O’Brien Towers is in Quincy Development Corporation property; listed as a Project Based Voucher (PBV) community. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 31 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Weymouth Landing/East Braintree (MBTA Greenbush Line), 2.1 mi
• Quincy Center (MBTA Red Line Fall River/New Bedford Line Greenbush Line), 2.2 mi
• Quincy Adams (MBTA Red Line), 2.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Bicknell St @ O'Brien Towers Driveway (MBTA 216), under 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Snug Harbor Community School (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.3 mi
• Broad Meadows Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 1.3 mi
• Quincy High (high, grades 9–12), 1.9 mi

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

Questions about O’Brien Towers

How many units are in O’Brien Towers?

O’Brien Towers has 274 apartments, according to the housing authority.

Are there homes for sale or rent in O’Brien Towers right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in O’Brien Towers comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to O’Brien Towers?

Weymouth Landing/East Braintree (MBTA Greenbush Line) is 2.1 miles away, in a straight line.

Is O’Brien Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. O’Brien Towers is in Quincy Development Corporation property; listed as a Project Based Voucher (PBV) community. Apply through Quincy Housing Authority.

Buildings near O’Brien Towers

• Pagnano Towers — 109 Curtis Ave, 156 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Captain's Cove — 200 Cove Way, 202 condos · built 1986 · 8 listed now, 0.8 mi
• Pleasantville — 575 Bridge St, 70 apartments, 1.1 mi
• Southern 1000 Artery — 1000 Southern Artery, 309 apartments, 1.2 mi
• Sawyer Towers — 95 Martensen Street, 150 apartments, 1.5 mi

More: all 18 large buildings in Quincy · Quincy homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• 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 O’Brien Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].