Seven years after CSNDC acquired the properties, we are proud to announce the completion of renovations in the Walando Homes project, which consists of 59 affordable units in two locations:
- 25, 31, and 35 Orlando Street in Mattapan: 24 studio, one- and two-bedroom, family-oriented apartments
- 91-101 Waldeck Street in Dorchester: 35 one-bedroom units
The Waldeck building will operate as a Housing First Supportive Health site, integrating services from partners that include Boston Medical Center, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for 16 out of the 35 units. This approach combines housing and supportive services to improve resident health and well-being.
CSNDC acquired these distressed properties from bankruptcy court in 2016 with existing tenants in place. The tenants supported our proposal for Walando Homes and the judge granted ownership to CSNDC. Our goal was to preserve the tenancies, where possible, while renovating the properties because they were in such poor shape. This was accomplished through a comprehensive occupied rehabilitation process. Relocation and renovations began in late 2021.
“It’s transformational,” says Marcia Thornhill, CSNDC’s VP of Operations. “We’re so glad we could help these residents and we’re thrilled to celebrate this moment with them.”
All 59 units have been leased and residents have moved in.
