Vacant Jamaica Plain Church to be Repurposed into Mixed-Use Project

Pennrose and Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) broke ground on the Blessed Sacrament redevelopment, which will transform the vacant 1913 historic church in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood into a mixed-use, mixed-income development. The community, expected to be completed by the end of 2027, will include 55 affordable apartments.

The new community features a mix of modern studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Pennrose and HSTF are working with architect DiMella Shaffer to preserve the building’s historic façade, adapt the church’s main nave into a 200-plus capacity multipurpose performance and community space, and repurpose the building’s cupola as a community room for residents.  

“The Blessed Sacrament redevelopment is a prime example of how creative, innovative housing solutions can address multifaceted community goals, including preserving an underutilized historic landmark, investing in cultural facilities, and improving housing accessibility,” said Karmen Cheung, regional VP at Pennrose. “It is an honor to help create much-needed affordable rental housing in a resource-rich, transit-oriented neighborhood.”