From Car Wash to Community: 247 Hancock Brings New Homes to Dorchester

In Dorchester, an old car wash is making way for something much bigger. At 247 Hancock Street, developer Arx Urban, with RODE Architects, Haycon, and H+O are bringing to life a six-story, 47-home multifamily community mixing affordability, design quality, and sustainability.

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Renderings courtesy of RODE Architects.

What 47 New Homes Will Offer

The program includes 47 apartments- 35 are affordable homes, with 15 supported by project-based vouchers. Units range from studios to three-bedrooms, serving households between 30% and 100% AMI. Amenities include a fitness room, resident lounge, rooftop deck, landscaped open space, plus a balance of 18 parking spaces and 57 bike spaces.

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Renderings courtesy of RODE Architects
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What’s Next on the Timeline

247 Hancock is moving towards construction, with financing secured and demolition wrapped. Over the course of 2026, the building will take shape as the structure rises, the exterior comes together, and the amenities are built out. By early 2027, the vision becomes reality as families move in and Boston welcomes 47 new homes.

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