Boston Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Boston held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 33 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 28 approved (100% approval rate), 5 deferred. Activity was down 53% compared to December (901 activity items across 11 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Mixed-Use Development Specific Repairs at 1188-1208 Bennington Street, East Boston

Deferred.

GVW Incorporated (principal: George Wachtendorf) petitioned for specific repairs including sidewalk reconstruction, curb ramp reconstruction, granite curb realignment, driveway opening, and landscaping connection for a mixed-use multifamily residential project consisting of two buildings. Project approved under Article 80 of Boston zoning code and received relief from Boston Zoning Board of Appeal. Will close four existing curb openings and create one new one (net reduction of three). Six-foot wide concrete sidewalk along entire frontage.

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Pedestrian Easement and Specific Repairs at 27 Farragut Road and East 2nd Street, South Boston

Deferred.

726 East Eighth Street LLC petitioned for pedestrian easement and specific repairs for a 21-unit residential building approved by BPDA in October 2023 and Zoning Board of Appeal in 2024. Improvements include sidewalk reconstruction, new pedestrian ramps, curb extension into East 2nd Street public realm, street trees, and new lighting.

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Suffolk Campus Renovation at 100 Magazine Street, Roxbury - Multiple Petitions

Deferred.

Magazine Street LLC, Allerton Property LLC, Harbor Realty LLC, and Campbell Street LLC (Suffolk) petitioned for pedestrian easement, specific repairs, projection license, and abandonment of Farnham Street for a $30 million renovation of 100 Magazine Street. Project approved by Boston Planning Department in December 2025. Will transform office and warehouse space into AI and technology center. Includes 48 new canopy trees (1700% increase in canopy), sidewalk widening on Magazine Street from 7 to 10 feet and Campbell Street from 6 to 7 feet, closure of three curb cuts on Campbell Street, 2,124 square feet of pedestrian easement donated to city, and discontinuance of Farnham Street (40-foot wide private way).

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Specific Repairs at 1200 Bennington Street

Approved.

GBW Incorporated approved for curb and sidewalk reconstruction with structural soil, street lighting, street trees, landscaping, bike racks, and driveway curb cuts at 1188-1194 and 1200-1208 Bennington Street in East Boston. Supports new two-building 40-unit multifamily development in Orient Heights.

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Board Final Arbiter - 28-30 Geneva Street Parking and Roof Deck Modifications

Approved.

Approved changes to previously approved 26-unit residential building including reduction of parking from 19 to 14 spaces by eliminating stacker system, and addition of roof decks accessed by head house. Project is under construction. Located near Airport and Maverick MBTA stations.

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New Two-Family Dwelling at 29 Willow Street

Approved.

Approved construction of two-unit residential structure with parking at grade on approximately 4,100 square foot vacant parcel in Roslindale. Relief required for lot area (4,100 vs 5,000 required), lot width (42.5 vs 50 feet), rear setback (38.5 vs 40 feet), front yard (9 feet), side yard (3 feet on right side), FAR (0.9 vs 0.5), and parking (2 vs 4 required). Applicant Richard Linz representing petitioner.

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New Three-Family Dwelling at 27 Milton Street

Approved.

Approved erection of new three-story residential building with four condominium units. Unit breakdown: Unit 1 is 1,200 sq ft 3-bedroom, Unit 2 is 690 sq ft 1-bedroom, Unit 3 is 620 sq ft 1-bedroom, Unit 4 is 1,370 sq ft 3-bedroom with deck and roof deck. Includes one affordable unit at 80% AMI with 30-year restriction. Two exterior parking spaces with 10-foot curb cut. Developer: Caleb and Yasmin Hassan. Architect: Context Design.

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New Three-Family Dwelling at 11 Inwood Street Amendment

Approved.

Approved amendment to existing active building permit changing project from three-family to four-family residential building. Amendment includes adding one additional apartment, extending 3rd floor unit into basement, interior layout and stair reconfiguration, and changing roof from flat to gable with dormer. Fire sprinkler system already part of approval. Owner: Abraham Alvarez.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 33 recorded zoning decisions. See all Boston meetings →

Zoning Changes

• 3F-5000 → 3F-5000 (no change, variance for 6 units) at 27 Wendell Street (Not specified (Mike Ross, Prince Lobel))
• 2F-5000 → 2F-5000 (variance for undersized lot), 4,100 sq ft acres at 29 Willow Street, Roslindale (Richard Linz representing petitioner)
• 3F-6000 → 3F-6000 (variance for 4 units on undersized lot), 3,580 sq ft acres at 27 Milton Street (Caleb and Yasmin Hassan)
• Three-family → Four-family (use change) at 11 Inwood Street, Dorchester (Abraham Alvarez)
• Three-family → Four-family (legalization) at 9 Hamlet Street, Dorchester (Lucindo Galvez)
• MFR → MFR with retail variance, approximately 50,000 sq ft (1+ acre) at 181 West 1st Street, South Boston (Triad Alpha Partners)
• MFRLS → MFRLS with conditional use for bank and variance for fitness studio at 748-750 East Broadway, South Boston (Joe Arcari)
• 3F-4000 → 3F-4000 (variance for single-family on undersized lot), 1,800 sq ft acres at 18 Intervale Street, Roxbury (Heron Carbonara)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 91 instances
• residential: 77 instances
• setback: 36 instances
• commercial: 31 instances
• conditional use: 23 instances

What to Watch

• Conditional use mentions were up 92% from December.

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