Robert A. Georgine Towers §202 Senior Charlestown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Robert A. Georgine Towers is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Charlestown, MA with 42 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average.
42
total units
100%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Ferrin St, Charlestown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,787/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,813/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Robert A. Georgine Towers
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 Ferrin St, Charlestown; 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 (~$438/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.7 km |
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| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Robert A. Georgine Towers 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 Robert A. Georgine Towers?
Residents report average rents near $438/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 Robert A. Georgine Towers?
Contact the management office at 100 Ferrin St in Charlestown. 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.