Mitchel Houses residents cleared to return following boiler explosion

Residents of Mitchel Houses, where a 20-story tower partially collapsed Oct. 1 due to an apparent boiler explosion, were cleared to return last Thursday — but whether they choose to go home is another matter. 

Since the incident, the city has covered hotel stays for 35 households along the F and G apartments at 205 Alexander Ave. It’s now begun facilitating their return.