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Zoning Board of Appeal - 2026-03-24

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Zoning Opportunities

Zoning decisions from this meeting: what changed, how the vote went, and the moment it happened.

Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

rezoned COMMUNITY → MULTIFAMILY

445-449 Cambridge Street, Allston

COMMUNITY → MULTIFAMILY

Zoning change from COMMUNITY to MULTIFAMILY, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

UpzoneUse conversion

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

18,600 square feet rezoned 3F-5000 → MULTIFAMILY

190 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester

3F-5000 → MULTIFAMILY

Zoning change from 3F-5000 to MULTIFAMILY, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

UpzoneUse conversion

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 6-0

9,000 square feet rezoned MFRLS → MIXED-USE

555 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester

MFRLS → MIXED-USE

Zoning change from MFRLS to MIXED-USE, approved by a 6-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

10,000 square feet rezoned 2F-5000 → MULTIFAMILY

11 Elko Street, Brighton

2F-5000 → MULTIFAMILY

Zoning change from 2F-5000 to MULTIFAMILY, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

UpzoneUse conversion

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

4,250 square feet rezoned LI → TWO-FAMILY

175 Heath Street, Mission Hill

LI → TWO-FAMILY

Zoning change from LI to TWO-FAMILY, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

33-unit affordable housing at 190 Bowdoin Street

33-unit affordable housing at 190 Bowdoin Street, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Variance

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Three-family new construction at 2195-2199 Dorchester Avenue

Three-family new construction at 2195-2199 Dorchester Avenue, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Entitlement

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Two-family conversion at 175 Heath Street

Two-family conversion at 175 Heath Street, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Variance

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 6-1

Six-unit residential at 12 Maple Street

Six-unit residential at 12 Maple Street, approved by a 6-1 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Entitlement

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Two-family dwelling at 21 Tina Avenue

Two-family dwelling at 21 Tina Avenue, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Entitlement

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

10-unit development at 11 Elko Street

10-unit development at 11 Elko Street, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Variance

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 6-0

33-unit mixed-use at 555 Talbot Avenue

33-unit mixed-use at 555 Talbot Avenue, approved by a 6-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Variance

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Boston · Mar 24, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Live entertainment at 428-434 Massachusetts Avenue

Live entertainment at 428-434 Massachusetts Avenue, approved by a 7-0 vote on Mar 24, 2026 in Boston.

Entitlement

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Tracked Projects

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11 Elko Street Condominiums

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2197-2199 Dorchester Avenue

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Hollins Park Affordable Housing

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555 Talbot Avenue Mixed-Use

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12 Maple Street Multi-Family

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445-449 Cambridge Street Mixed-Use Development

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107-111 Brook Street Conversion

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Meeting Summary

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal approved a mixed-use development at 445-449 Cambridge Street in Allston containing 200 residential units with 29 affordable units and retail space, voting unanimously.

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Key Decisions (28)

Approved

Mixed-use development at 445-449 Cambridge Street

Vote: 7-0 unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Six-unit residential at 12 Maple Street

Vote: 6-1 (Stembridge voted no)Conditions attached
Approved

Two-family conversion at 30 Webster Street

Vote: 7-0 unanimous
Approved

Two-family dwelling at 21 Tina Avenue

Vote: 7-0 unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Parking modification at 28A Ridlawn Road

Vote: 7-0 unanimous

Development Activity (8)

445-449 Cambridge Street Mixed-Use Development

Mixed-Use

Hollins Park Affordable Housing

Residential

555 Talbot Avenue Mixed-Use

Mixed-Use

Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

Multiple developers cited strong demand for family-sized units, with projects…

Housing Demand

Developer at 12 Maple Street noted that multi-unit ownership with…

Commercial Demand

SRV restaurant in South End sought to eliminate one-day entertainment…

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