Roxse Homes Names Peabody Properties as New Management Firm

Full-service real estate firm, Peabody Properties, Inc. was recently selected as the management firm of Roxse Homes, a community of 346 apartment homes located on Tremont Street at the intersection of Boston’s Roxbury and South End neighborhoods.

Close to 80 Roxse Homes residents attended a meet and greet celebration at the property that included a buffet dinner from Merengue Restaurant, celebratory cake, raffle and remarks from representatives of the Roxse Homes’ ownership, Roxse Tenants Council and Peabody Properties.

According to Carmen Storms, resident of Roxse Homes for more than 40 years and a member of the Roxse Tenants Council, Peabody Properties will offer many essential services to Roxse Homes residents. “We respect Peabody Properties’ expertise in the affordable housing industry and value their ability to access community resources and develop supportive programs for our residents,” said Storms. “This is the beginning of a successful partnership in the Roxbury community.”

About Peabody Properties, Inc.

Headquartered in Braintree, MA, Peabody Properties— a full-service real-estate firm— manages in excess of 10,000 units of housing, primarily in New England, with offices located in New Jersey and Florida. An award-winning, privately held corporation and Accredited Management Organization (AMO), Peabody Properties was incorporated in 1976 and, is under the direction of Karen Fish-Will and Melissa Fish-Crane. In 1995, Peabody Properties recognized its long-term commitment to Resident Services as a unique area of expertise within the field of property management and established a new, specialty sector. Peabody Resident Services, Inc. is dedicated solely to the development of support services and programs for residents of affordable housing. Peabody Properties is designated as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and is certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA). For more information please visit http://www.peabodyproperties.com.

About Roxse Homes

Built in 1974, the Roxse Homes apartments are located on Tremont Street at the intersection of Boston’s Roxbury and South End neighborhoods. This community of 346 apartment homes is close to the downtown - schools, medical centers, shopping, banking, dining and many community resources. Boston’s thriving arts district and several recreational parks also call this area home. Residents enjoy the convenience of a community gathering space, computer center, on-site laundry suites, outdoor seating and tot play area. The Prudential Center, Theater District, Symphony Hall and Fenway Park are just a few blocks away and, the community enjoys direct access to I-93, the Mass Pike and other major highways.

Pictured above, from left to right: Robert Evans, Roxse Homes’ ownership representative; Carmen Storms, resident of Roxse Homes for more than 40 years and a member of the Roxse Tenants Council; Jessenia Castro, Senior Manager at Peabody Properties; Melissa-Fish Crane, Principal and Chief Operating Officer at Peabody Properties; and, Laurie McGrath, Vice President of Affordable Housing at Peabody Properties.