Press Release: 11/20/2025
Mayor's Office of Housing and Commonwealth Land Trust Celebrate Grand Opening of 570 Warren Street and the Trust's 40th Anniversary
New Dorchester development delivers 26 affordable, supportive housing units as CLT marks four decades of preventing homelessness across Boston and Massachusetts
The Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) and Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) today celebrated the grand opening of 570 Warren Street in Dorchester, a newly renovated development that provides 26 affordable single-room occupancy (SRO) units, including 11 fully accessible units. The celebration also marks CLT’s 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of partnership between the City of Boston and CLT to expand affordable housing and prevent homelessness across the Commonwealth.
"The Commonwealth Land Trust has been an important partner in advancing Boston’s mission to create and preserve housing that serves our most vulnerable residents,” said Sheila A. Dillon, Chief of Housing. “This project at 570 Warren Street reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that every Bostonian has a safe, stable, and affordable home. The City is thankful for their forty years of impactful work.
The 570 Warren Street project delivers permanent, supportive housing for residents most in need, offering on-site services that promote housing stability and long-term success. CLT’s integrated model—combining property management and supportive services—ensures that residents receive the resources they need to thrive.
The renovation at 570 Warren Street included major exterior and interior upgrades to enhance safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Exterior improvements included roof and window replacements, new siding and trim to replace lead-based materials, masonry chimney restoration, and repairs to decks, porches, stairs, and railings. A new handicap-accessible ramp was added at the front entrance, ensuring full access to the first floor.
Interior renovations focused on improving structural stability and comfort for residents. Upgrades included new vinyl flooring, renovated kitchens and bathrooms—including accessible units—fresh paint, improved lighting, and modern fire and life-safety systems. Selective plumbing, HVAC, and electrical upgrades were completed to enhance ventilation and air quality, creating a healthier environment for residents and staff.
“The Mayor’s Office of Housing and the City of Boston have been extraordinary partners in bringing projects like 570 Warren Street to life,” said Iva Comey, President & CEO of Commonwealth Land Trust. “For 40 years, Commonwealth Land Trust has worked to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable housing and the support they need to thrive. The success of 570 Warren Street is a direct reflection of the City’s deep commitment to preventing homelessness and building a more equitable Boston. Partnerships like these are at the heart of what makes our communities stronger, more stable, and more compassionate.”
Founded in 1985, the Commonwealth Land Trust has been a vital partner in Boston’s efforts to prevent homelessness and preserve neighborhood stability. Today, CLT manages more than 400 units of affordable supportive housing across Massachusetts, helping residents achieve stability and independence through an innovative, service-rich model.
Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, Boston has made historic progress toward creating and preserving homes that residents can afford. Since the start of her first term, the City has produced or begun construction on more than 18,000 new homes, including thousands of income-restricted units, and has launched new policies to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build housing across every neighborhood. Mayor Wu has directed record levels of investment to prevent displacement, expand affordable homeownership, and support renters and homeowners who face housing instability.
Through innovative programs like the Housing Accelerator Fund, Welcome Home, Boston, and the Housing with Public Assets initiative, the City is finding new ways to create housing on public land, convert vacant buildings into homes, and support residents in building wealth and stability. The Mayor’s focus on climate and health has also made Boston a national leader in green and energy-efficient housing. Together, these efforts are helping to make Boston a city where every resident can have a safe, stable, and affordable home, and where communities can grow stronger for generations to come.