Accessibility

Location

We are located in Malden, south of the city center, near the Everett and Medford city lines.

  • Walking:
    • 5 minutes away from convenience stores, a hardware store, and restaurants.
    • 15 to 20 minutes away from grocery stores, the city center, and landmarks
  • MBTA access:
    • 0 minute walk to routes going to Malden Center, Wellington, and Sullivan
    • 15 to 20 minute walk to Malden Center station (Orange Line, Commuter Rail)
    • During regular service, getting to Downtown Crossing is 30 to 40 minutes using the bus + Orange Line
  • Biking:
    • 5 minutes from an entrance to the Northern Strand Bike Path.
    • Dedicated indoor bike storage is available
  • Driving:
    • 20 to 25 minute drive to Downtown Boston.
    • Street parking is available. Driveway at "House #2" shared with other residents.
    • Bi-weekly street sweeping and occasional snow emergency parking restrictions 
    • A few residents have cars and may be able to help others out with rides

Buildings

"House #1" is on a raised lot, and both lot entrances require going up 4 to 8 steps of stairs. Most bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors (~31 steps). Laundry is in the basement and the main kitchen is on the 2nd floor.

"House #2" is closer to the street level and has a walk-up driveway, plus 4 steps to the 1st floor. Bedrooms are either on the 1st or 2nd floor. Laundry is in the basement and the main kitchen is on the 2nd floor.

Our main outdoor space (at "House #2") is at the end of a driveway. The garage and movie theater are wheelchair accessible, but do not currently have an accessible bathroom.

Several interior staircases are not up to modern standards and may be challenging for mobility. Additionally, some of the older doorways (particularly in "House #1") are as narrow as 21 inches by ADA measurement.

Other notes

Some of our events are a "sober-flex" space. This means that social consumption is acceptable, but that you should not offer substances (including smoking or drinking) to others. Instead, they can ask you if they want to be included.

Current community agreements exclude smoking in common areas (please take it to the curb). Please inquire in your application if you have questions about allergens such as pets, smoking, detergents, perfumes, etc.