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Peabody Properties adds Marksdale Gardens to portfolio

Roxbury, MA Peabody Properties, an affiliate of The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, has added the Marksdale Gardens Cooperative to its portfolio of managed communities.

Marksdale Gardens Cooperative, located at 2 Crestwood Park, is a 178-unit income-restricted housing community located in a convenient location with easy access to public transportation, shopping, and dining options. On-site amenities include a playground, community room, and outdoor green spaces.

“Marksdale Gardens Cooperative has always been a beacon of unity and strength,” said Sarah McCoy, president of the Marksdale Gardens Cooperative Corp. board of directors. “Partnering with Peabody Properties is an exciting chapter in our ongoing commitment to not just improve housing, but to uplift and empower the people who call Marksdale Gardens home.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Marksdale Gardens Cooperative to our portfolio and to play a role in supporting its community enhancements,” said Melissa Fish-Crane, principal and CEO of the Peabody Companies. “At Peabody Properties, we are deeply committed to ensuring that residents have access to well-maintained, affordable housing that fosters a sense of belonging and stability.”

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