Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, March 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 # 161 957 7156. 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 2-11-2026 Public Hearing Minutes
APP # 26.0546 BB 157 NEWBURY STREET:
Applicant: Molly Hanson
Proposed Work: At front facade of existing headhouse reconfigure and replace windows and doors.
APP # 26.0512 BB 192 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Applicant: Andrew Reck
Proposed Work: At roof install deck, headhouse and mechanical equipment.
APP # 26.0688 BB 124 BEACON STREET:
Applicant: Jahan Mohebali
Proposed Work: At roof alter existing headhouse and install deck.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.0662 BB 150 BEACON STREET: Replace 10 fourth-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0676 BB 190 BEACON STREET: Replace deteriorated rubber roofing in-kind, and replace deteriorated windows and door with appropriate windows and door.
APP # 26.0677 BB 273 BEACON STREET: Replace deteriorated roofing.
APP # 26.0668 BB 462 BEACON STREET: Repair existing fire escapes.
APP # 26.0680 BB 699 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade alterations to existing storefront and installation of signage.
APP # 26.0680 BB 2 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At fourteenth floor replace 9 windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0643 BB 7 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace existing HVAC equipment.
APP # 26.0642 BB 9 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace existing HVAC equipment.
APP # 26.0535 BB 70 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof repair rubber membrane roofing and replace deck in-kind.
APP # 26.0671 BB 122 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade repair entry steps.
APP # 26.0669 BB 191 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace ten windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0672 BB 390 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace seven non-historic aluminum-clad windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0674 BB 21 FAIRFIELD STREET: Replace eleven windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0648 BB 122 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace entry doors in-kind.
APP # 26.0604 BB 276 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade restore fence, gate and entryway, and install new handrails.
APP # 26.0678 BB 138 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade installation of window signage.
APP # 26.0493 BB 279A NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install a temporary vestibule enclosure at lower level commercial space. - Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 6:15pm
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:02/26/2026 - 10:16PM
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