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Pawtucket’s Dexter Street Commons now leasing

A rendering of the ground floor at Dexter Street Commons, 71 Dexter St., Pawtucket.
A rendering of the ground floor at Dexter Street Commons, 71 Dexter St., Pawtucket.

PAWTUCKET – John M. Corcoran & Co. launched leasing last week at Dexter Street Commons, a new construction 150-home apartment community with ground floor retail in the Conant Thread District of Pawtucket.

Built by New England Construction, the 5-story property will be managed by John M. Corcoran & Co. and expects to start move-ins by late next month.

The mixed-use project, being built on the former Cala Fruit Distributors property near the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center, features spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units accessed by two lobby elevators, states a release. With varied layouts designed for remote work, the homes all include stainless Energy Star-rated kitchen appliances, energy-saving LED lighting, and independent heating and cooling systems. Thirty of the apartments are designated as workforce housing for qualified individuals or families.

One of the bedrooms.

“Dexter Street Commons was designed around how people want to live today, whether they’re commuting to Providence or Boston, working remotely, enjoying neighborhood dining and shopping, or simply seeking a home that supports their well-being,” said Kelli Ahearn-Lucas, assistant marketing director at John M. Corcoran & Company. “From the co-working spaces and lounges to the commuter-friendly location and wellness-focused design, this community offers residents a place to truly live, work, and thrive.”

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The pet-friendly building has been built with high-demand amenities that include high-speed IoT internet, private networking, co-working spaces, indoor lounge, sprawling roof deck, touchless access, a package room, bike storage, personal storage and EV charging. Additionally, the ground floor will feature large retail spaces to support what they’re describing as “the bustling downtown Pawtucket area.”

Located a block from the new commuter rail and bus hub, the transit-oriented mixed-use property “is a pioneering ‘Live Well, Be Well’ community in the Conant Thread District.”

The kitchen and open concept.

“With easy access to Pawtucket, Boston, Providence, and TF Green Airport, it offers a ‘live, work, stay, play, and belong’ lifestyle,” states the release. “The design prioritizes environmental sustainability and resident well-being.”

The complex is part of a boom in new housing in the area of the train station.

Homes range from studios starting at $1,750 up to two-bedroom apartments starting at $2,650. Visit here for more.