Essex St Melrose
Project Overview: The Essex St project involves the development of a 76-unit multifamily residential apartment building under the state 40B law. This project aims to transform an underutilized parking lot into an upscale, mixed-income residence.
Key Features:
Location: Prime spot in Melrose, enhancing the city's urban landscape.
Transit-Oriented Development: Once completed, this project will exemplify transit-oriented development, providing easy access to public transportation in Greater Boston.
Community Impact: The project is designed to meet the housing needs of a diverse population, offering a mix of affordable and market-rate units.
Project Status:
Current Phase: Ongoing development.
Expected Completion: To be announced.
Greenwood St Melrose
Project Overview: The Greenwood St project features a 40-unit multifamily residential development, which includes one elevator-fed building with 39 units and the renovation of an existing historical single-family home into the 40th unit.
Key Features:
Historical Preservation: The renovation of the historical home adds unique character and value to the project.
Mixed Income Living: The project is being developed under the state 40B law and has already received approval from the Melrose Board of Appeals. It will feature 20% of units for those earning at or below 80% of the areas mean income with the remaining units offered at market rates, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.
Modern Amenities: The new building will provide modern amenities while maintaining the historical charm of the site.
Project Status:
Current Phase: Ongoing development.
Expected Completion: To be announced.
Patricks Place
Project Overview: Patrick's Place involved the construction of a new roadway and the development of nine single-family residences. The project underwent several redesigns before reaching its final form.
Key Features:
Residential Development: Nine single-family homes were built, providing new housing options in Melrose.
Market Performance: Eight of the nine residences have been sold, with the final home currently on the market.
Community Enhancement: The project has contributed to the local housing market, offering quality homes in a desirable area.
Project Status:
Current Phase: Final home on the market.
Project Completion: Near completion.
Active Projects
Szecon is actively developing several multifamily and single-family residential projects, focusing on both new construction and renovation. These projects aim to enhance the urban landscape, provide diverse housing options, and exemplify transit-oriented development in the Greater Boston area.