Former Gay Bar Undergoing Renovation to Become Housing |
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“He’s putting more than a dozen market-rate units in that section of the city,” he said. “And when he’s done, it will look great.” Charles Gaeta, executive director of Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, whose office provided Guerrero with a $20,000 planning grant, said he’s excited about the project. “The city is expected to invest more than $150,000 in new sidewalks and trees in that area,” he said. “It will dovetail nicely with our nearby Gateway Residences project.” Last year, the Gateway Residences on Washington broke ground, the first housing development to benefit from a $100 million state fund to create workforce housing. The 71-unit mixed-income housing complex is a collaboration of Neighborhood Development Associates of Lynn and Boston-based Hub Holdings LLC. Gateway Residences will feature a five-story, wood-frame building with 18 one-bedroom units, 46 two-bedrooms and seven three-bedrooms. Eight units will be market-rate. The project also will contain a common room, fitness center, laundry rooms and other common tenant spaces. “We’re excited, said Gaeta. “That whole area is being rejuvenated and there’s more on the way.” Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com. |
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