Boston Landmarks Commission
The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, at 4 p.m.
This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #160 936 0098. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review Hearing - 4:00pm
APP #26.0468 FPC
Applicant: Andrea Sonan
At the rear of 15 Channel Center Street replace “Fire Escape B” in kind. Address masonry repairs around fire escape as needed.
APP #26.0576 FPC
Applicant: Jug Chokshi
Boston Children’s Museum proposes to add a waterproof membrane over the existing brick façade of the Atlas Stores Building, extending up to approximately 6 feet above ground level and 1 foot below the sidewalk. New brick veneer will be installed over the waterproofing membrane. Fittings for stop logs will be installed at openings.
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Administrative Review
APP #26.0511 BLC
BOSTON CITY HALL
1 CITY HALL SQUARE
Temporary art installation at east brick wall facing Congress Street.
APP #26.0553 BLC
DORCHESTER NORTH BURYING GROUND
611 COLUMBIA ROAD
Repair of gates and cast stone at entrance to burying ground.
APP #26.0456 BLC
MOUNT CALVARY CHURCH
15 OTISFIELD STREET
Installation of historically appropriate windows at the church building.
APP #26.0577 BLC
QUINCY MARKET
4 SOUTH MARKET STREET
Maintenance and repair work Quincy Market, South Market and North Market buildings, and the landscape area of granite pavers and slabs along South Market Street. The scope of work will include the masonry cleaning and repair of all buildings, painting and repair of all wood and aluminum windows, and the painting of the structure and mullions of the Ben Thompson glass sheds, and finally the re-setting of the granite cobblestones and slab pavers in the South Market Street area.
APP #26.0518 BLC
SEARS BUILDING
421 PARK DRIVE
Installation of new signage at entrance canopy and five wayfinding signs.
APP #26.0517 FPC
214 A STREET
Install into the mortar joints an exterior blade sign and plaque.
APP #26.0524 FPC
333 SUMMER STREET
Cut and repoint exterior facade where needed, remove and replace deteriorated brick in kind, replace window sealant.
- Business Hearing - 6:00pm
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Ratification of Meeting Minutes
Commission to vote on meeting minutes from January 9, 2026 meeting.
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Design Review Recap and Vote
APP #26.0468 FPC
Applicant: Andrea Sonan
At the rear of 15 Channel Center Street replace “Fire Escape B” in kind. Address masonry repairs around fire escape as needed.
APP #26.0576 FPC
Applicant: Jug Chokshi
Boston Children’s Museum proposes to add a waterproof membrane over the existing brick façade of the Atlas Stores Building, extending up to approximately 6 feet above ground level and 1 foot below the sidewalk. New brick veneer will be installed over the waterproofing membrane. Fittings for stop logs will be installed at openings.
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS
Review Motion and Vote
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OTHER
HUNTINGTON TOWER HISTORICAL EXHIBIT
Presentation of proposed historic exhibit to fulfill the proviso of the Article 85 Determination dated July 25, 2018 for the demolition of 252-254 Huntington Avenue and 256-258 Huntington Avenue.
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STAFF UPDATES
The next BLC Hearing will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026.