Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 160 782 8073. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Violations Committee - 4:30pm
VIO.26.1016 72 Commonwealth Avenue:
Violation: Unapproved masonry repairs at front facade. (CONTINUED FROM 1-14-2026 HEARING)
VIO.26.1014 345 Beacon Street:
Violation: Unapproved masonry work at front facade, and unapproved removal of tree and landscape work at front garden. (CONTINUED FROM 1-14-2026 HEARING)
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Design Review - 5:00pm
Ratification of 1-14-2026 Public Hearing Minutes
APP # 26.0546 BB 157 NEWBURY STREET:
Proposed Work: At front facade of existing headhouse reconfigure and replace windows and doors.
APP # 26.0537 BB 511 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation replace existing casement windows with two double-hung windows.
APP # 26.0512 BB 192 MARLBOROUGH STREET:Proposed Work: At roof install deck, headhouse and mechanical equipment.WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANTAPP # 26.0612 BB 392 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Applicant: Allison Goldman
Proposed Work: At roof remove existing access hatch and install headhouse with skylight.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.0613 BB 190 BEACON STREET: Repair masonry, repair and repaint ironwork, replace light fixtures, and replace 23 non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0575 BB 352 BEACON STREET: At rear addition replace existing decks, stairs and railings in-kind.
APP # 26.0605 BB 180 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace four sixth floor six-over-nine non-historic wood windows in-kind, and at rear elevation replace three sixth floor one-over-one non-historic wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0611 BB 255 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Repoint and repair masonry, repair entry steps, repaint wood elements and metalwork, and replace roof slate, copper flashing and copper gutters in-kind.
APP # 26.0607 BB 103 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace two second floor one-over-one non-historic wood windows, and two two-over-two non-historic wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0533 BB 350 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof remove roof deck and replace rubber membrane roof.
APP # 26.0595 BB 445 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace two windows and two doors with historically appropriate wood windows and doors.
APP # 26.0602 BB 201 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.
APP # 26.0560 BB 227 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install awning at lower level retail space.
APP # 26.0493 BB 279A NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install a temporary vestibule enclosure at lower level commercial space. - Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 6:30pm
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:01/29/2026 - 9:45PM
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