The buildings opened their doors. Just not to lower-income residents.


In some Boston developments, market-rate apartments or condos have become available months — or in some cases, close to a year — before units set aside as affordable. The culprit? A backlog in approvals at the city level. The delays have frustrated developers and property managers.

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