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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

The presenter is the Mayor's Office of Housing.

ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020 Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962, and livestreaming on our website.

For public participation requests, please email PFC@boston.gov. Any and all requests for public participation must be received no later than the commencement of this Public Facilities Commission meeting at 10 a.m.

These practices in effect since May 11, 2020, will remain in effect until further notice. Updates to these practices will be posted as appropriate.

Discussion Topics

  1. VOTE 1: Theresa Strachila, Development Officer, GrowBoston
     
    Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to Boston Food Forest Coalition, Inc.: Vacant land located at 301, 303, 305-305B and 307-313 Norfolk Street, Dorchester.
     
    Purchase Price: $400
     
    Ward: 17
    Parcel Numbers: 1654000, 1655000, 1656000, 1657000  
    Square Feet: 11,741 (total)
    Future Use: Garden
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $108,100 (total)
    Appraised Value October 12, 2025: $525,000 (total)
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $508,858
    MOH Program: GrowBoston
    RFP Issuance Date: September 15, 2025
     
    That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, Boston Food Forest Coalition, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 76 Weld Hill Street, Boston, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:
     
    301 Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 1654000, Square Feet: 4,232  
       
    303 Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 1655000, Square Feet: 3,347  
        
    305-305B Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 1656000, Square Feet: 2,443
        
    307-313 Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 1657000, Square Feet: 1,719     
     
    in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 11,741 square feet of land for the period of 12 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper redevelopment of these parcels; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to Boston Food Forest Coalition, Inc.;
     
    AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described properties in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
     
     
  2. VOTE 2: Antonio Leite, Senior Development Officer, Operations Division
     
    Rescission of the Tentative Developer Designation Vote of October 24, 2018, Time Extension to the Tentative Developer Designation Period Vote of October 30, 2019 and Conveyance Vote of March 11, 2020 to New Urban Collaborative Limited: Vacant land located at 108-114 Marcella Street and 93-95, 97, 101, 105, 109, 113, 115, 121, 123, and 125R Marcella Street, unnumbered parcel on Beech Glen Street and unnumbered parcel on Thwing Street, Roxbury.
     
    Rescission of Votes
     
    Ward: 11
    Parcel Numbers: 00819000, 00818000, 00817000, 00816000, 00564000, 00565000, 00566000, 00567000, 00568000, 00569000, 00570000, 00571000, 00572000, 00573000, 00511000, and 00537000
    Square Feet: 47,013 (total)
    Future Use: New Construction – Housing
    Estimated Total Development Cost: $5,245,512
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $983,100 (total)
    Appraised Value September 15, 2019: $2,900,000 (total)
    DND Program: Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date: November 13, 2017
     
    That the votes of this Commission at its meetings of October 24, 2018 and, thereafter, amended on October 30, 2019 and conveyed on March 11, 2020, the latter of which provides as follows:
     
    That having duly advertised its intent to sell to New Urban Collaborative Limited, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 183 West Canton Street, Suite 4, Boston, MA 02116, the vacant land located at:
     
    108 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00819000, Square Feet: 1,738
     
    110 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00818000, Square Feet: 1,795
     
    112 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00817000, Square Feet: 1,852
     
    114 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00816000, Square Feet: 1,909
     
    93-95 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00564000, Square Feet: 3,450
     
    97 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00565000, Square Feet: 2,004
     
    101 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00566000, Square Feet: 2,132
     
    105 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00567000, Square Feet: 2,202
     
    109 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00568000, Square Feet: 2,172
     
    113 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00569000, Square Feet: 2,101
     
    115 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00570000, Square Feet: 3,000
     
    121 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00571000, Square Feet: 3,000
     
    123 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00572000, Square Feet: 2,746
     
    125-125R Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00573000, Square Feet: 2,804
     
    Unnumbered Beech Glen Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00511000, Square Feet: 5,708
     
    Unnumbered Thwing Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00537000, Square Feet: 8,400
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 47,013 total square feet of land, for two consecutive weeks (January 7, 2019 and January 14, 2019) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of October 24, 2018, and, thereafter, amended on October 30, 2019 and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned properties to New Urban Collaborative Limited; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said properties to New Urban Collaborative Limited, in consideration of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600);
     
    be, and hereby are, rescinded in their entirety.
     
     
  3. VOTE 3: Rhianna Bernal, Associate Director of Asset Management, Housing Compliance and Asset Management Division
     
    Amendment to the Tentative Developer Designation vote of July 30, 2025 to extend the Tentative Designation and Intent to Sell period from 30 months to 36 months to ILYB LLC: Vacant land located at two (2) unnumbered parcels on Washington St., Roxbury.
     
    Time Extension
     
    1. Original TD – 06/15/2022 through 06/15/2023 = 12 months
          Original TD expired after 12 months
     
    1. Reissued TD – 08/17/2023 through 08/17/2024 = 12 months
    2. Reissued TD extension for an additional twelve (12) months 08/17/2023 through 08/17/25 = 24 months
    3. Reissued TD extension for an additional six (6) months 08/17/2023 through 02/17/2026 = 30 months
    4. Reissued TD extension for an additional six (6) months 08/17/2023 through 8/17/2026 = 36 months
          Reissued TD total time is 36 months 
     
    Ward: 08
    Parcel Numbers: 02426010, 02426020
    Square Feet: 10,841 (total)
    Future Use: Historic Commercial Rehabilitation
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $792,400 (total)
    Appraised Value June 25, 2024: $173,500 (total)
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $6,623,584
    MOH Program: Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date: November 18, 2019
     
    That the vote of this Commission at its meeting of August 17, 2023, and thereafter amended on July 31, 2024 and July 30, 2025, regarding the tentative designation and intent to sell the vacant land located at: 
     
    unnumbered parcel on Washington Street, Ward: 08, Parcel: 02426010, Square Feet: 3,781
     
    unnumbered parcel on Washington Street, Ward: 08, Parcel: 02426020, Square Feet: 7,060
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 10,841 square feet of land to ILYB LLC, a a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 107 Brunswick Street, Boston, MA 02121;
     
    be, and hereby is amended as follows:
     
    By deleting the figure and word: “30 months” and substituting in place thereof the following figure and word: “36 months” wherever such may appear.
     
     
  4. VOTE 4: James Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, Real Estate Management & Sales Division
     
    Amendment to the Tentative Developer Designation vote of March 26, 2025 to extend the Tentative Designation and Intent to Sell period from 12 to 18 months to EZY STREET LLC: Vacant land located at 4 Adams Street, Hyde Park.
     
    Time Extension
     
    1. TD – 3/26/25 through 3/25/26 = 12 months
    2. TD extension for an additional six (6) months 3/25/26 through 9/25/2026 = 18 months
    TD total time is 18 months
     
    Ward: 18
    Parcel Numbers: 11846000   
    Square Feet: 6,100
    Future Use: New Construction – Housing
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $315,500
    Appraised Value May 5, 2024: $330,000
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $1,300,000
    MOH Program: REMS - Land Disposition
    RFP Issuance Date: November 18, 2024
     
    That the vote of this Commission at its meeting of 3/26/25 regarding the tentative designation and intent to sell the vacant land located at 4 Adams Street (Ward: 18, Parcel: 11846000) in the Hyde Park District of the City of Boston containing approximately 6,100 square feet of land to EZY STREET LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 21 Vinton St, South Boston;
     
    be, and hereby is amended as follows:
     
    By deleting the figure and word: “12 months” and substituting in place thereof the following figure and word “18 months” wherever such may appear.
     
     
  5. VOTE 5: James Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, Real Estate Management & Sales Division
     
    Conveyance to Brianne Young and Justin Young: Vacant land located at unnumbered parcel on Linden Road, West Roxbury.
     
    Purchase Price: $14,000
     
    Ward: 20
    Parcel Number: 10991000
    Square Feet: 1,366
    Future Use: Landscaped Space
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $5,100
    Appraised Value June 15, 2025: $14,000
    MOH Program: Real Estate Management & Sales
    RFP Issuance Date: September 22, 2025
     
    That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to the Brianne Young and Justin Young, individuals, with an address of 67 Linden Road West Roxbury, the vacant land located at an unnumbered parcel on Linden Road (Ward: 20, Parcel: 10991000) in the West Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 1,366 square feet of land for two consecutive weeks (March 2, 2026 and March 9, 2026) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of December 17, 2025, and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned property to Brianne Young and Justin Young; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said property to Brianne Young and Justin Young in consideration of Fourteen Thousands Dollars ($14,000).
     
     
  6. VOTE 6: Adam Goldstein, Associate Director, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Amendment to the Tentative Developer Designation vote of March 15, 2023 to extend the Tentative Designation and Intent to Sell period from 36 months to 48 months to The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Corporation: Vacant land located at 30 Westville Street and Unnumbered Parcel on Westville Street, Dorchester.
     
    Time Extension
     
    1)  TD - 3/15/2023 through 3/15/2025 = 24 months 
    2)  TD extension for an additional 12 months - 3/15/2023 through 3/15/2026 = 36 months 
    3)  TD extension for an additional 12 months - 3/15/2026 through 3/15/2027 = 48 months
         TD total time is 48 months
     
    Ward: 15
    Parcel Numbers: 00796000, 00794000
    Square Feet:  23,056 (total)
    Future Use: Commercial
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $445,100 (total)
    Appraised Value April 10, 2022:  $440,000 (total)
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $15,000,000
    MOH Program: Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date: August 29, 2022
     
    That the vote of this Commission at its meeting of March 15, 2023 regarding the tentative designation and intent to sell the vacant land located at: 
     
    30 Westville Street, Ward: 15, Parcel: 00796000, Square Feet: 11,407
     
    Unnumbered Westville Street, Ward: 15, Parcel: 00794000, Square Feet: 11,649
     
    in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 23,056 total square feet of land to the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Corporation, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 15 Christopher Street, Dorchester, MA 02122;
     
    be, and hereby is amended as follows:
     
    By deleting the figure and word: “36 months” and substituting in place thereof the following figure and word: “48 months” wherever such may appear.
     
     
  7. VOTE 7: Adam Goldstein, Associate Director, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Reissuance of Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Inc.: Vacant land located at 174-176 Boylston Street, Jamaica Plain.
     
    Purchase Price: $100
     
    Ward: 11
    Parcel Numbers: 1101358000
    Square Feet: 3,150 
    Future Use: New Construction - Housing
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $70,300
    Appraised Value February 1, 2026: $300,000 
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $2,090,377
    MOH Program: Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date: March 27, 2023
     
    Upon Public Facilities Commission approval, this Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell vote shall replace in full force and effect and incorporate by reference the now expired vote, for Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Inc., previously approved on August 17, 2023. 
     
    That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 434 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 201, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at 174-176 Boylston Street (Ward: 11, Parcel: 01358000) in the Jamaica Plain District of the City of Boston containing approximately 3,150 square feet of land for the period of 12 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper redevelopment of these parcels; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Inc.;
     
    AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described properties in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
     
     
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