A former candy factory, the Squirrel Brand building now offers modern and affordable housing to residents between Central and Kendall Squares. The building includes an elevator, in-building laundry, and sustainable design amenities including solar thermal hot water. It is also adjacent to a park and a community garden.
Squirrel Brand
Property Description:
Location:
8-12 Boardman, 17 Boardman
8-12 Boardman, 17 Boardman
Total Apartments: 20
Studio: 1
1BR: 2
2BRs: 13
3BRs: 4
Gallery:





Property Details:
Neighborhood:
The Port
The Port
Year Built or Last Renovated:
2021
2021
Just A Start Community Coordinator (for current residents):
Pierre Fils-Aime
Pierre Fils-Aime
Property Management:
Maloney
Maloney
Rental Inquiry Contact:
Maloney Properties
617-209-5439
Potential tenants may reach out to Maloney to be placed on a waitlist. As Squirrel Brand is part of the Squirrelwood Apartments community, this property shares a waitlist with Linwood Court.
Housing Square Footage:
15,522 square feet
15,522 square feet
Partners:
- Davis Square Architects
- Callahan Construction
- Tierney Development Services
- New Ecology
Funders:
- 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
- Tax Exempt Bonds
- Permanent loan from MassHousing
- DHCD (CBH, HSF, and CIPF)
- Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
- MassHousing Workforce Housing
- State Historic Tax Credits
- Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
- Cambridge Historic Commission
Awards:
- Listed on the Massachusetts State Historic Register