Zoning Board of Appeal, April 28, 2026
Approves Lot subdivision cleanup at 1258-1262 Massachusetts Avenue, unanimous
What happened
The City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeal approved most cases on its April 28, 2026 docket, including several South Boston residential conversions and additions.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 26 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (7)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsHead house conversion and roof deck
ApprovedDeferral of companion cases
ApprovedRoof deck and head house
ApprovedLot subdivision cleanup
ApprovedFive roof decks
Approved 5-1Two two-family dwellings
ApprovedSix-unit residential building
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 26
Extensions at 10 Belleville Avenue and 79-89 West Broadway
Two extension requests granted: case BOA 14749 at 10 Belleville Avenue and case BOA 768729 at 79-89 West Broadway (fifth extension request). Unanimous voice/roll vote.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeal approved most cases on its April 28, 2026 docket, including several South Boston residential conversions and additions.
Key Decisions (26)
Extensions at 10 Belleville Avenue and 79-89 West Broadway
Outdoor patio at 109 and 111 Salem Street
Head house addition at 7R Smith Court
Roof deck and head house at 61 Farragut Road
Six-unit residential building at 744 East 4th Street
Six-unit residential building at 30-32 H Street
Two-story vertical addition at 36-42 O Street
Six-family dwelling at 34 Athawale Street
Addition to Brooke Charter School at 190-200 Cummins Highway
Deferral of 4 Spring Garden Street
Two two-family dwellings at 100 and 102 Beachview Road
Head house conversion and roof deck at 109 Prince Street
Two-to-three family conversion at 11 Benton Street
Lot subdivision cleanup at 1258-1262 Massachusetts Avenue
Six-unit building at 1 Bayside Street
Deferral of companion cases at 87 Morrow Street
Deferral of 62 L Street
26-unit condominium at 1954 Commonwealth Avenue
Five roof decks at 142 P Street
Interpretation case at 62-66 Condor Street
Deferral of 58 Bullitt Street
Deferral of 70 Auckland Street
Deferral of 360 Princeton Street
Court remand discussion at 22 Hanover Street
Recusal cases at 7R-7 Monument Street and 61 Rockne Avenue
Subcommittee recommendation cases approval
Development Activity (15)
Outdoor patio at 109 and 111 Salem Street
Commercial
Head house addition at 7R Smith Court
Residential
Roof deck and head house conversion at 61 Farragut Road
Residential
Six-unit residential building at 744 East 4th Street
Residential
Six-unit residential building at 30-32 H Street
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple small-scale South Boston, North End, and Dorchester conversions adding…
Sentiment
Strong neighborhood opposition to roof decks and density (City Point…
Infrastructure
South Boston's parking crisis was repeatedly cited as a constraint,…
Commercial Demand
Restaurant operators in the North End are seeking permanent outdoor…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: 3 staff members, 4 attorneys, the applicant, 2 applicant's representatives, and 2 members of the public.
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