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Council approves conversion of Hennessy House into 51 affordable studio apartments

3604976 · May 14, 2025
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The Lynn City Council unanimously granted a special permit to Affordable Housing Associates of Lynn to convert the Hennessy House at 48–52 Andrew Street from a lodging house into 51 small studio apartments, with on-site services and city funding commitments cited in council correspondence.

The Lynn City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a special permit for Affordable Housing Associates of Lynn Inc. to convert the Hennessy House at 48–52 Andrew Street from a lodging house into 51 studio apartments.

Attorney Jake Apano, representing Affordable Housing Associates of Lynn, told the council the building will be renovated to provide private bathrooms and kitchenettes in each unit and an on‑site service center on the first floor for social services, case management and programming. “Upon completion, the building…

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