Symphony Plaza East is a subsidized housing community for seniors age of 62 & over and also for the disabled.  The term “subsidized housing” means that the rent is based on income.  A resident of the community pays approximately 30% of their income as rent.

The remainder of the rent is paid in the form of a subsidy. If a resident qualifies for a subsidy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a U.S. government agency, will pay the remainder of the rent.

Resident rent is based on approximately 30% of income. A good estimate of your rent would be to take 30% of your gross annual income and divide it by 12 months. This will give you an estimate of what your monthly rent could be.

Monthly rental of the apartment, as well as hot water, heat & trash. A utility allowance is deducted off of the resident’s rent payment (meant to help the resident pay the utility bills).  The allowance amount is based on average usage for the apartment and may change annually.  Residents will still receive utility bill for electric but the allowance is intended to help pay for this bill.  Residents may still be eligible for energy assistance from the state.

Yes, there is a one-year lease. After one year the lease automatically becomes month to month. Residents are then required to give management a thirty day notice to vacate their unit.

Symphony East has 188 units in total, 54 studios, 121 one bedroom and 13 two bedroom apartments.

Symphony Plaza East offers spacious apartments, 54 Studio apartments, which are approximately 400 square feet, 121 one bedroom apartments, which are 635 square feet and 13 two bedroom apartments, which are 780 square feet.

Currently, Symphony East is only accepting applications for studio apartments.   To apply, simply fill out an application completely, sign it and mail it to the address on the application.

Yes, currently Symphony Plaza East has a waiting list.  Please call for the approximate waiting time.

The Security Deposit is the same as one month’s full rent.  This deposit is due in full at the signing of the lease.  

Symphony East welcomes you to bring your small pet along with you.  

There is no additional storage available, however, each style of apartment offers some storage space.

Yes, there are two elevators located in the center of the building easily accessible by all residents, on all floors.  

Yes, but due to the downtown location, parking is very limited and there is a waiting list.  

Parking at Symphony Plaza is $125 per month.  

Residents receive an apartment key, a key to a locked mailbox for their apartment, and an access FOB to the main entry

Symphony East prints a monthly calendar and a Monthly Newsletter showing the dates and times of various activities. Our Resident Service coordinator puts together programs throughout the month with many activities that the local Universities take part in or provide. We are also very fortunate to be next door to Boston Symphony Hall, they provide throughout the season free tickets to events for our residents.

There is a laundry center at Symphony Plaza.  This laundry center contains 8 washers and 8 dryers, which use a “Smart Card”, with folding and hanging areas and a wash sink for the convenience of our residents.  The laundry room is located on the A level of the building.

Each floor has a trash chute where garbage can be placed, on the B level of the building right off the elevators are recycling bins for your convenience.

Yes, there are T stops for the Green line located right outside of the building and the Orange line is within walking distance. There is also a bus stop right in the front of the building.