Lewis Mall §202 Senior East Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lewis Mall is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in East Boston, MA with 47 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $426/month on average.
47
total units
98%
occupancy
$426
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Lewis Mall, East Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,790/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,049/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lewis Mall
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 2 Lewis Mall, East Boston; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$426/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lewis Mall have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Lewis Mall?
Residents report average rents near $426/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Lewis Mall?
Contact the management office at 2 Lewis Mall in East Boston. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.