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Kenmore Abbey

490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02215

Units
199
Management
POAH Communities LLC
Program type
HFDA/8 SR
Client group
Wholly Elderly Housekeeping
HUD inspection score
97
Last inspection
August 7, 2025
HUD property ID
800008607

Units & rent

199 total units
Avg. rent
$401
per month
Occupancy
99%
occupied
Total units
199
in property
Available
198
reported

Unit mix by bedroom

11 bedroom
170 units
22 bedroom
28 units

Most income-based units charge rent based on household income (often about 30% of income). The figure shown is HUD’s reported average and your actual rent may differ. Bathroom counts and floor plans are not part of the HUD dataset.

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Ask about availability, waitlists, and how to apply.

Call: 617-437-1531
Flood RiskZone X

Minimal flood hazard — outside the 500-year floodplain. Lower risk, but flooding is still possible.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Data is informational — consult FEMA's Flood Map Service Center for official determinations.

Nearby Schools

  • Boston Arts Academy

    Boston

    High0.2 mi

  • Carter School

    Boston

    High0.8 mi

  • Boston Latin School

    Boston

    High0.8 mi

  • Snowden International High School

    Boston

    High0.9 mi

  • Morse

    Cambridge

    Elementary1 mi

  • Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon

    Brookline

    Elementary1.1 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Distances are straight-line from this property and reflect proximity only, not school-attendance boundaries. Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the local district.

What's nearby

177 dining options within a 1-mile walk.

  • Restaurants

    Nearest: Boca Grande Taqueria (0.02 mi)

    154 within 1 mi

  • Cafés

    Nearest: Starbucks (at Barnes & Noble) (0.03 mi)

    15 within 1 mi

  • Fast food

    Nearest: McDonald's (0.09 mi)

    8 within 1 mi

  • Grocery

    Nearest: City Convenience (0.1 mi)

    5 within 1 mi

  • Medical

    Nearest: Peak Image Med Spa (0.03 mi)

    22 within 1 mi

  • Parks

    Nearest: Boston Marathon (0.06 mi)

    16 within 1 mi

  • Entertainment

    Nearest: PMIY Boston 2013 Fenway (0.03 mi)

    80 within 1 mi

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Eligibility & how to apply

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