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Zoning Board of Appeal, June 16, 2026

Approves Triple-decker at 19 Green Oak (19 Brenham Street), unanimous

4h 5m30,386 words
81 mentionsapprovedmotion to approvezoningresidentialsetbackvarianceconditional usedeferredcommercialmixed usepublic hearinghistoric preservationdensityBoston, MA
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What happened

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal heard numerous variance and conditional-use appeals on 2026-06-16, approving most residential proposals unanimously.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Boston, MA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
June 16, 2026
Decisions
29 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (4)

Rear deck

Awaiting final vote

Live entertainment

Approved
2 conditions of approval

Legalize fifth residential unit

Approved

Vehicle cosmetic repair

Approved

Meeting Summary

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal heard numerous variance and conditional-use appeals on 2026-06-16, approving most residential proposals unanimously.

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Key Decisions (29)

Approved

Three-family townhouse at 2832 Everton Street

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

New two-family dwelling at 66-66A Cedrus Avenue

Vote: unanimous
Deferred

Eight-unit condominium at 26/30 Broad Street

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Attic conversion at 501 Talbot Avenue

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Triple-decker at 19 Green Oak (19 Brenham Street)

Vote: unanimousConditions attached

Development Activity (20)

Three-family townhouse at 2832 Everton Street

Residential

New two-family dwelling at 66-66A Cedrus Avenue

Residential

Eight-unit condominium at 26/30 Broad Street

Residential

Attic conversion at 501 Talbot Avenue

Residential

Triple-decker at 19 Green Oak (19 Brenham Street)

Residential

Market Signals (4)

Housing Demand

A large volume of small-scale residential conversions and infill projects…

Infrastructure

Multiple transit-oriented projects near Ashmont Station and Ruggles Station propose…

Sentiment

Neighborhood associations show mixed and sometimes divided positions on density…

Commercial Demand

Adaptive reuse of vacant commercial/restaurant spaces (former Figs Restaurant at…

Who Spoke (20)

Board Member · 4Staff · 2ClerkAttorney · 5Applicant's Rep · 3Public

On the record: 4 board members, 2 staff members, the clerk, 5 attorneys, 3 applicant's representatives, and a member of the public.

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